NY HELP Yes
Agency State Comptroller, Office of the
Title Information Technology Specialist 3, SG-23(NYHELPS) Item# 00569
Occupational Category I.T. Engineering, Sciences
Salary Grade 23
Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary Range From $86681 to $109650 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 5%
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 8 AM
To 4 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? Yes
Telecommuting allowed? Yes
County Albany
Street Address 110 State Street
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12236
Duties Description This position resides on the Enterprise Network Services team in the Bureau of Hardware Platforms within the Chief Information Office.- Design, implement, and maintain complex enterprise wired/wireless networks.- Lead incident response, patching, and after-hours escalations.- Supervise staff, assign tasks, and evaluate performance.- Enforce documentation, standards, and operational readiness.- Coordinate cross-team efforts and report project status to leadership.- Drive technical initiatives and ensure policy compliance.
Minimum Qualifications Do you want a career with a purpose that provides work/life balance? Apply today to join the Office of the New York State Comptroller. Civil Service Examinations are not required under the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (NY HELPS) Program. Non-Competitive Qualifications for appointment under the NY HELPS Program: For appointment to an Information Technology Specialist 3 (SG-23), you must have: 1. Five years of professional experience in the following computer related areas: network, server, storage, and systems management; telecommunications, IT customer support and training; computer installation, diagnosis, and repair; technical writing; computer security; knowledge management; database administration, design, and management; internet/intranet development, design, and maintenance; information technology project management; design and development of geographic information systems or computer aided drafting applications; computer programming; business/systems analysis; program design; or program testing.OR2. A bachelor's degree in any field including or supplemented by 15 semester credit hours in computer science and two years of experience; or a bachelor's or higher-level degree in any field and three years of experience; or an associate degree with 15 semester credit hours in a computer science field and four years of experience. Competitive Minimum Qualifications: You must be currently reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title or eligible to transfer to this title under Section 52.6, 70.1, or 70.4 of the Civil Service Law.Transfers:For 52.6, 70.1 and 70.4 transfer to an Information Technology Specialist 3, salary grade (SG)-23, you must have one year of permanent competitive service in an approved title for transfer allocated to an SG-21 or above.To determine if your current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility GOT-IT website: Career Mobility Office » GOT-IT (ny.gov)Appointments via transfer must not result in a second, consecutive transfer with an advancement of more than two S-grades or one M-grade.
Additional Comments Preferred Qualifications/Knowledge, skills, and abilities: - Demonstrated knowledge in supporting network environments built on an Arista infrastructure, including wired LAN/WAN and WLAN deployments.- Demonstrated knowledge of Layer 3 Leaf-Spine (L3LS) architectures and VXLAN overlays, including control plane (EVPN) and data plane components.- Proficient in configuring, operating, and troubleshooting Arista EOS-based platforms.- Familiarity with Arista CloudVision for telemetry, configuration management, and network automation.- Familiarity using Arista CV-CUE for network configurations, telemetry, and deployments.- Knowledge of routing protocols such as BGP, OSPF, and EVPN within VXLAN fabric designs.- Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve complex network issues using tools such as packet captures and traffic flow analysis.- Understanding of wireless RF fundamentals and WLAN optimization in Arista-based deployments.- Demonstrated capability automating network tasks using scripting tools (e.g., Python, Ansible) or APIs.- Skilled in documenting network topologies and configurations using tools such as Microsoft Visio.- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in mission-critical environments.- Proficient at communicating (verbally and in writing) with technical staff, customers, and management.- Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines.- Ability to work and collaborate in a dynamic team environment.- Demonstrates initiative, independence, confidentiality, planning, and organizational skills.- Knowledgeable in network security best practices and standards.- Demonstrated ability to quickly master new information technology concepts using a variety of methods including on-the-job learning, research, and formal training.- Demonstrated ability to manage vendor relationships including coordination with vendors and meeting deadlines.Telecommuting: The Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) supports telecommuting where it is reasonable to do so based upon the agency's mission and operational needs. Generally, employees new to OSC will be restricted from telecommuting for at least 8 calendar weeks. After the initial 8 calendar week restriction, if an employee's primary residence location, duties, and work performance are aligned with telecommuting and operational needs they may be allowed to do so. Generally, OSC employees may telecommute up to 5 days per pay period but may be approved to telecommute less.Reasonable Accommodation: The NYS Office of the State Comptroller provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Division of Human Resources at (518) 474-1924.Equal Opportunity Employment: The Office of the NYS Comptroller values a workforce with a broad, diverse range of backgrounds and perspectives. All employees are expected to contribute to a professional environment focused on self-evaluation and improvement, as well as acceptance and support of coworkers.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Kathy Shellhamer
Telephone (518) 474-1924
Fax (518)486-6723
Email Address Jobs@osc.ny.gov
Address
Street Office of the New York State Comptroller, Division of Human Resources
110 State Street, 12th Floor
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12236
Notes on Applying Submit a clear, concise cover letter and resume stating how you meet the minimum qualifications for this title. To apply, copy and paste the following link into your browser:https://gen-oscstateofny-prd.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=2Y Reference Item #00569-KKS on your cover letter for proper routing. Unofficial transcripts and/or templates will be required for certain positions. Documents must be sent as unlocked and accessible attachments. If you have questions about this vacancy, please contact this Division representative: Division Contact: Lisamarie HitchcockEmail Address: CIO_HR@osc,ny.gov
