Information Technology Specialist 3 Data Communications - 9646

Description

Duties Description

Under the direction of an Information Technology Specialist 4 (Data Communication), SG-25, within the Chief Technology Office/Enterprise Network Services/Support and Operations/Local Area Network (LAN) Engineering Services group, the Information Technology Specialist 3 (Data Communications), SG-23, will perform operational support for wireless technologies across multiple agencies with some focus on specific agency wireless deployments.? Specific duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Support various projects and Data Center Consolidation initiatives and/or support network environments in the two Data Center networks;
• Support changes to the network including cable infrastructure, network software and hardware;
• Design wireless environments;
• Process assigned ITSM Service Requests for implementation/modification of policies on network equipment;
• Configure and install network equipment in the NYS data centers: switches, routers, firewalls, etc., manufactured by Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, Aruba, Arista, Meraki, and others;
• Keep documentation of network updated and accurate: Visio diagrams, operations procedures, training manuals, network templates;
• Monitor network equipment in the data centers utilizing network monitoring tools such as Zenoss, Splunk, NfSen, Wireshark, etc., reporting issues to management as appropriate;
• Occasional travel may be required; and
• Supervise lower ITS personnel.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

One year of permanent competitive services as an Information Technology Specialist 3 (Data Communications) OR in a position at G-21 or higher deemed administrative under Section 52.6 of Civil Service Law OR in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of Civil Service Law. The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in advancement of more than two salary grades.

Note: If you are on the examination eligible list for the position title in this location, you do not need to respond to this posting unless you are also eligible for appointment by one of the qualifications listed above. Candidates must be reachable on the current eligible list for this title in order to be list appointed.

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.