Review Vacancy
AgencyFinancial Services, Department of
TitleInformation Technology Specialist 3, SG-23
Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $86681 to $109650 Annually
Duties Description The New York State Department of Financial Services seeks to build an equitable, transparent, and resilient financial system that benefits individuals and supports business. Through engagement, data-driven regulation and policy, and operational excellence, the Department and its employees are responsible for empowering consumers and protecting them from financial harm; ensuring the health of the entities we regulate; driving economic growth in New York through responsible innovation; and preserving the stability of the global financial system.
The Department of Financial Services (DFS) is seeking candidates for the position of Information Technology Specialist 3 (Windows Infrastructure Services) in Technology Bureau. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Performs daily health checks and maintenance of Active Directory across multiple domains, manage user provisioning, access control, and directory structure in accordance with agency policies, and monitor replication and resolve directory service issues to ensure continuity of operations;
• Designs, implements, and maintains Group Policy Objects (GPOs) to enforce security and configuration standards, collaborate with security teams to align GPOs with compliance frameworks, maintain documentation and change logs for audit readiness;
• Administers Windows Server environments including patching, upgrades, and performance tuning, ensure systems meet uptime and availability requirements for mission-critical applications, participate in disaster recovery planning and execution; and
• Configures and maintains DNS zones, records, and DHCP scopes, troubleshoots name resolution and IP assignment issues across agency networks, support network segmentation and address management in coordination with network operations.
Minimum Qualifications This position is to be filled by Selective Certification. The education and skill requirements are:
• An Associates or higher-level degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Telecommunications, Management Information Systems, or Computer Engineering
• At least two to five years of experience with MS Active Directory
• At least two to five years of experience with Windows Server OS
• At least two to five years of experience with MS Systems Management Tools
Or
• Current or former MS Certified Professional Certification
• At least two to five years of experience with MS Active Directory
• At least two to five years of experience with Windows Server OS
• At least two to five years of experience with MS Systems Management Tools
Appointment method:
List Appointment: Candidates must be reachable on the Civil Service eligible list for 26-839010 or 38-709010.
Transfer: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive service in a title eligible for transfer via Sections 70.1 or 52.6 of the Civil Service Law. Information regarding transfer eligibility may be available on the Civil Service Career Mobility Office website at http://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/.
Please Note that under Civil Service Law, an employee cannot have two consecutive upward 70.1 or 52.6 transfers without an intervening eligible list appointment if such transfers would exceed two salary grades.
Additional Comments Please note that a change in negotiating unit may affect your salary, insurance and other benefits.
Salary: $86,681 – $109,650
Appointment Status: Permanent
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address Christopher.Barr@dfs.ny.gov
Address
Suite 301
Notes on ApplyingTo Apply: Interested qualified candidates must submit a resume and letter of interest no later than November 10, 2025 to the email address listed below. Please include the Box # ITS3-04117 in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application. Email submissions are preferred.
Christopher Barr
Box ITS3-04117
New York State Department of Financial Services
Office of Human Resources Management
One Commerce Plaza, Suite 301
Albany, NY 12257
Email: christopher.barr@dfs.ny.gov
Fax: (518) 402-5071
All candidates that apply may not be scheduled for an interview
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Employment with New York State qualifies an individual for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). This program forgives the remaining balance on any Direct Student Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time for a U.S. federal, state, local, or tribal government or not-for-profit organization. To learn more about the program and whether you would qualify, please visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Department of Financial Services is required to provide reasonable accommodation for known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant with a disability if an accommodation would enable the applicant to perform the essential functions of the job. If the accommodation would constitute an undue hardship on the operations of the agency, the agency is not required to provide it.
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 473-3130 or via email at response@oer.ny.gov.