Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyInformation Technology Services, Office of

TitleInformation Technology Specialist 4 Information Security - 10034

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade25

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

Salary RangeFrom $96336 to $121413 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-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? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address 31 British American Blvd.

City Latham

StateNY

Zip Code12110

Job Specifics

Duties Description Under the direction of senior leadership within the Office of Information Technology Services\Chief Information Security Office\IT Asset Management (ITAM) bureau, the incumbent will be a member of the Data & Program Management team that supports the lifecycle of IT assets including hardware, software, and related systems, ensuring alignment organizational goals, compliance requirements, and industry best practices. Additionally, this team is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of asset data, planning for the replacement of end-of-life systems and proactively identifying assets that are unknown or unauthorized on the State network. This role contributes to and supervises the ITAM Data & Program Management team by establishing governance processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting to the stakeholders, and supervising or delegating tasks as directed by the ITAM Data Analytics Team Manager.

The position requires communicating orally and in writing with various individuals including management, users, vendors, and other IT staff. The incumbent will have to work with ITS teams and upper-level agency management to resolve technically complex and politically sensitive issues under pressure.


Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Supervise staff in the Data and Program Management section, providing direction and support for staff.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of team policies and procedures to ensure efficiency of operations and promote transparency into the ITS asset management program.
• Ensure compliance with licensing agreements, procurement rules and regulatory standards
• Partner with Internal Controls to ensure timely documentation and evidence is available for control testing.
• Participate in the deployment and disposal of IT hardware and software assets.
• Perform reconciliations between management consoles and inventory records.
• Identify and escalate cybersecurity risks such as undocumented assets, missing updates, or unauthorized equipment on the network.
• Implement controls to mitigate risks of compliance failures, inefficiencies, and reputational impact.
• Contribute to the development of actionable reports to Deputy Commissioners for Technology on their respective assets.
• Assist in the communication of asset management performance, risks and assurance levels to IT leadership and oversight bodies.
• Perform a full range of supervisory duties.

Minimum Qualifications Non-competitive: six years of information technology, cybersecurity, or information assurance experience**, including one year at the supervisory level.

**Substitutions: A bachelor's or higher-level degree in any field including or supplemented by 15 semester credit hours in computer science or related field substitutes for three years of required experience; any bachelor’s substitutes for two years of required experience. An associate degree with 15 semester credit hours in computer science or related field may substitute for one year of required experience. Candidates in a bachelor’s degree program with at least 15 semester credit hours in computer science or related field may substitute such credits for one year of required experience. A master’s degree or higher in computer science or related field substitutes for one year of required experience.

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.

If eligible, 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.
to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.

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 for prompt routing. Your Social Security number may be required to confirm eligibility.