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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 09/18/18

Applications Due10/04/18

Vacancy ID59981

NY HELPNo

AgencyTeachers' Retirement System

TitleInformation Technology Specialist 2

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade18

Bargaining UnitCSEA Local 658 (NYS Teachers’ Retirement System)

Salary RangeFrom $61215 to $76450 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address 10 Corporate Woods Drive

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12211

Minimum Qualifications EITHER: 1) Reachable on the Civil Service eligible list; OR 2) Eligible for reassignment by virtue of having permanent competitive service as an Information Technology Specialist 2 (SG-18); OR 3) eligible for transfer under the provisions of Section 70.1,52.6 or 70.4 of the Civil Service Law.

Duties Description The duties for the Information Technology Specialist 2 include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Perform monitoring, maintenance and configuration of our Cisco Telepresence infrastructure
• Perform monitoring, maintenance and health testing of the Video remote network environment using available tools to proactively correct inadequacies
• Respond to service requests and trouble tickets in a timely and efficient manner
• Work with the other IS units as needed to resolve issues
• Work on maintaining and configuring Citrix Netscaler Load balancing functions
• Assist the Info Tech Specialist 3 in network configuration, planning, troubleshooting and installation
• Assist other IS units in network related planning
• Assist in the budget planning process detailing projected hardware, software and facility needs
• Support the VOIP phone system including phones, servers, and Call Center
• Perform Network support for Fax Servers and analog fax lines
• Perform Network Troubleshooting using devices such as Fluke units, software such as Wildpackets and other protocol analyzers
• Pack, unpack, send and receive electronic equipment which will involve the lifting of servers, switches and other devices
• Perform Network cabling which includes attaching cable ends, as well as physically running the cables under raised computer floors, in cable channels or in computer racks
• Attend training at NYSTRS, vendor or educational locations
• Communicate with computer hardware and software vendors via telephone, fax, Internet and meetings
• Produce documentation including writing change logs, creating change requests, procedures, project schedules, Statements of Work, software specifications and RFP/RFQs
• Under the supervision of the Information Technology Specialist 3, provide assistance for assigned projects within the Networking unit

Additional Comments Preferred Qualifications
• Experience working with IPSec and remote VPN
• Experience with VOIP and Call Center Systems
• Experience using of Cisco networking equipment, protocols and configuration
• Experience working with Wireless systems
• Knowledge and concepts surrounding Network routing, load balancing, VLANs, ACLs, trunking, BGP, OSPF and GSLB
• Experience with network equipment and network cabling
• Network trouble shooting and problem solving skills
• The ability to work seamlessly with vendor and third support systems and staff
• The ability to work both independently and within a team structure
• Commitment to providing exceptional customer service
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Human Resource Department

Telephone 518-447-2906

Fax 518-447-2634

Email Address strsrecruitment@nystrs.org

Address

Street 10 Corporate Woods Drive

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12211

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease use the attached link to review the latest position vacancy notice for an Information Technology Specialist 2 in the Infrastructure Planning /Support section of the IT Technical Services Department.

http://nystrs.peopleadmin.com/postings/1588

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