Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyInformation Technology Services, Office of

TitleProject Director (Vision Cloud Network Engineer)

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade29

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $118425 to $145039 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address CNSE-ZEN, 201 Fuller Rd., Flr 2

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12203

Job Specifics

Duties Description Under the direction of a Assistant Director of Information Technology Services 1, SG-64, within the Chief Technology Office, Enterprise Network Services, DCN Operations the Project Director (Vision Cloud Network Engineer), SGE-29, will serve as a senior cloud network engineer assisting with the design and deployment of cloud network connectivity. This role will support network connectivity for dozens of NYS agencies and their applications to/from/within Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud Platform and multiple NYS data centers. The candidate will utilize their vast experience in physical, virtual, and cloud network technologies to achieve project objectives and train junior staff.

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Manage and lead in the orchestration of multi-discipline technologies for the resolution of complex problems; communicate with technology and business leaders for problem resolution and make recommendations for system enhancements as required
• Design, deploy, and maintain cloud networking infrastructure in AWS, Azure, and GCP to support new and existing NYS agency application deployments in the cloud
• Design, deploy, and maintain network virtual appliances as needed including Arista CloudEOS and Palo Alto PAN-OS with integrations into Cloud Service Provider (CSP) network infrastructure (GCP NCC, AWS TGW Connect, etc.)
• Design and implement on-prem to cloud connectivity solutions as required by application needs in collaboration with Information Security Office (ISO) and network/application architecture teams
• Collaborate and troubleshoot with direct cloud connectivity providers to develop solutions and solve problems
• Assist in the development of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) uniform cloud configuration, deployment, and backup solutions using Terraform
• Provide in-depth analysis on network performance using monitoring tools such as Zenoss, Splunk, Palo Alto Panorama, Arista Cloud Vision as a Service, NfSen, Ixia, Gigastor, Wireshark, etc.
• Ensure that network availability of cloud environments is maximized by overseeing Change Control procedures, code upgrades, network monitoring, installations, moves and changes, and troubleshooting complex issues
• Oversee network monitoring to ensure maximum network availability
• Participate in network performance analysis, training, and capacity planning
• Document all design and implementation work using Microsoft Visio
• Participate in knowledge transfer and training sessions with junior staff
• Occasional travel may be required.

Minimum Qualifications Eight years of broad information technology (IT) experience, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of cloud and datacenter network engineering and its application within large-scale organizations.

At least five (5) years of which must be specialized experience in cloud-based applications solution architecture, cloud network engineering, or a related technical role, and

including two (2) years of supervisory-level experience or 1 year of managerial experience in cloud networking architecture, cloud engineering or a related technical field.

Education/Experience Substitutions:

Earned college degrees in computer science, computer engineering, information technology, mathematics, or a related field of study may substitute for the specified years of broad IT experience as follows:
Bachelor’s degree substitutes for 4 years of experience.
Master’s degree substitutes for an additional 1 year of experience.
Doctoral degree substitutes for an additional 2 years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Proven ability to work independently and as a team member
• Proven ability to lead teams and develop network engineers
• Proven analytical, problem solving, organizational and time management skills
• Good communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
• Good organizational, multi-tasking, and time-management skills
• Expert in AWS, Azure, and/or GCP network infrastructure
• Basic working knowledge of CSP application platforms and their networking requirements (Kubernetes engines/services, ASE, serverless, etc.)
• Proficiency in three or more of the following:
• Cloud Shell in all platforms for data extraction and reporting at scale
• Terraform to assist in the development of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) uniform cloud configuration and backup solutions
• Layer 3 routing including Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), VRFs, route maps, redistribution, NAT, subnetting, etc.
• Palo Alto PAN-OS including security policies, NAT policies, zones, routing, tunnels, upgrades, logging, and monitoring
• IPSec and MACsec encrypted transport for cloud connectivity across carrier networks and the Internet
• Experience supporting CSP dedicated connectivity (AWS DirectConnect, Azure ExpressRoute, GCP Interconnect)
• Experience working with Telco carriers to troubleshoot circuit connectivity problems
• Experience working with monitoring and packet capture/analysis tools such as Zenoss, Splunk, Palo Alto Panorama, Arista Cloud Vision as a Service, NfSen, Ixia, Gigastor, Wireshark, etc.
• Networking and Cloud certifications

Additional Comments ITS will not offer permanent employment to any candidate unless the candidate provides documentation that they are authorized to accept work in the United States on a permanent basis. It is the policy of ITS not to hire F1 or H1 visa holders for permanent employment or to sponsor non-immigrant aliens for temporary work authorization visas or for permanent residence.

Some positions may require fingerprinting.

Some positions may require up to 25% travel and/or lifting up to 50 lbs. Some positions are pending Civil Service approval. Details of position(s) will be described further if you are selected for an interview.

Positions located in New York City, will receive an additional $3,400 downstate adjustment location pay with regular annual salary. Positions located in the Mid-Hudson will receive an additional $1,650 adjustment location pay.

For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a non- competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. In May 2024, if a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.

At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

Benefits of Working for NYS Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually
• Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF.
• Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development

Health Care Benefits
• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost

Additional Benefits
• New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• And many more.

The Office of Information Technology Services is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage all individuals with disabilities to apply.

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

How to Apply

Name ITS Human Resources

Telephone 518-473-0398

Fax 518-402-4924

Email Address PostingResponses@its.ny.gov

Address

Street Empire State Plaza

Swan Street Building, Core 4, Floor 1

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12220

 

Notes on ApplyingTo apply for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume clearly indicating how you qualify. Ensure that you include the vacancy ID in the subject of your email. Your Social Security number may be required to confirm eligibility.