What are the responsibilities and job description for the Information Technology Specialist 2 Programming (NY HELPs) - 9811 position at NYS Office of Information Technology Services?
Description
Duties Description
Under the direction of the ITS 4 Programming manager within the Digital Transformation Office / Shared Application Services/ Service Automation the ITS 2 Programming position will provide operational support for DevSecOps initiatives, ensuring alignment with state objectives and agency priorities. This ITS 2 Programming position will also implement a comprehensive DevSecOps strategy that provides a roadmap for adoption, scalability, and sustainability of DevSecOps solutions across NYS agencies. At times the incumbent will need to Engage with agency teams to identify current DevOps practices on existing platforms to gather operational requirements, and systems information to provide a plan to migrate or integrate ITS DevSecOps enterprise platforms. This ITS 2 Programming position will operate and maintain the delivery of secure, scalable, and cost-effective DevSecOps solutions, ensuring they meet both agency-specific needs and enterprise standards and help establish standardized processes for onboarding, integrating, and managing DevSecOps platforms across the organization. delivery.
Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To, The Following
Minimum Qualifications
Open Competitive: A bachelor's or higher-level degree including or supplemented by 15 semester credit hours in computer science.
OR
A bachelor's or higher-level degree in any field and one year of experience in information technology;
OR
60 semester credit hours including or supplemented by 15 semester credit hours in computer science and one year of professional experience in information technology.
OR
Two years of professional experience in information technology.
Promotion: Open to NYS employees with one year of permanent competitive service as an Information Technology Specialist 1, Salary Grade (SG) 14.
Transfer: Open to NYS employees with one year of permanent competitive service as an Information Technology Specialist 2 or Information Technology Specialist 2 Programming, G-18; OR in a title G-16 or above deemed administrative under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law.
55b/c Appointment: This position is eligible for 55b/c designation and candidates are encouraged to apply.
Please Note
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.
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
NYS HELPS: This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).
Duties Description
Under the direction of the ITS 4 Programming manager within the Digital Transformation Office / Shared Application Services/ Service Automation the ITS 2 Programming position will provide operational support for DevSecOps initiatives, ensuring alignment with state objectives and agency priorities. This ITS 2 Programming position will also implement a comprehensive DevSecOps strategy that provides a roadmap for adoption, scalability, and sustainability of DevSecOps solutions across NYS agencies. At times the incumbent will need to Engage with agency teams to identify current DevOps practices on existing platforms to gather operational requirements, and systems information to provide a plan to migrate or integrate ITS DevSecOps enterprise platforms. This ITS 2 Programming position will operate and maintain the delivery of secure, scalable, and cost-effective DevSecOps solutions, ensuring they meet both agency-specific needs and enterprise standards and help establish standardized processes for onboarding, integrating, and managing DevSecOps platforms across the organization. delivery.
Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To, The Following
- Develop and implement a comprehensive DevSecOps strategy that provides a roadmap for adoption, scalability, and sustainability of DevSecOps solutions across agencies.
- Engage with agency teams to identify current DevOps practices on existing platforms.
- Gather operational requirements, and systems information to provide a plan to migrate or integrate ITS DevSecOps enterprise platforms.
- Assist the design and delivery of secure, scalable, and cost-effective DevSecOps solutions, ensuring they meet both agency-specific needs and enterprise standards.
- Provide shared resources, tools, and platforms to enable consistent and efficient DevSecOps implementations across agencies.
- Oversee the seamless integration of DevSecOps solutions with existing IT and OT systems, ensuring maximum efficiency and reliability.
- Implement tools and frameworks for application and service code build, scan, securing, and deploying software throughout their lifecycle.
- Enforce privacy, security, and data governance standards to mitigate risks associated with DevSecOps implementations.
- Collaborate with privacy, risk, legal and security teams to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.
Minimum Qualifications
Open Competitive: A bachelor's or higher-level degree including or supplemented by 15 semester credit hours in computer science.
OR
A bachelor's or higher-level degree in any field and one year of experience in information technology;
OR
60 semester credit hours including or supplemented by 15 semester credit hours in computer science and one year of professional experience in information technology.
OR
Two years of professional experience in information technology.
Promotion: Open to NYS employees with one year of permanent competitive service as an Information Technology Specialist 1, Salary Grade (SG) 14.
Transfer: Open to NYS employees with one year of permanent competitive service as an Information Technology Specialist 2 or Information Technology Specialist 2 Programming, G-18; OR in a title G-16 or above deemed administrative under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law.
55b/c Appointment: This position is eligible for 55b/c designation and candidates are encouraged to apply.
Please Note
- Appointment to this position and continued employment with the agency is contingent upon obtaining and/or maintaining New York State residency within six months of hiring.
- Appointment to this position is not final until all agency approvals have been granted.
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.
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
- Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
- Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
- 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.
NYS HELPS: This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).
Salary : $66,951 - $85,138