Information Technology Specialist 4 (Data Communications), (Open to current NYS/SED Employees only), Box PIMS-1030/51772

The New York State Education Department’s Office of Information Technology Services is seeking candidates for an Information Technology Specialist 4 position within the Networking team. The role involves the installation, configuration, and administration of network devices and infrastructure, while managing team members to ensure optimal network performance.

Responsibilities

• Support NYSED’s network infrastructure of routers, switches, firewalls, LAN wiring, fiber optic cabling, network appliances, etc., and ensure network components are functioning optimally
• Assist with the design, implementation, and administration of network equipment
• Assist with capacity planning and monitoring of network data as we expand out
• Oversee and assist staff with DDI, NAC, firewalls, and other network technologies (as procured)
• Analyze network and VoIP connectivity and bandwidth issues and perform appropriate remedial action
• Develop and maintain system documentation for the agency network, including the creation of LAN and WAN diagrams as needed
• Interact with other technical units to troubleshoot various hardware, software, and networking issues
• Assist and communicate with ITS staff, management, and external vendors
• Supervise subordinate staff with assignments, billing, and chargeback activities
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

• Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an Information Technology Specialist 4 (Data Communications)
• Candidates must be reachable on the Civil Service eligible list for this title
• Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in any of the following titles: Information Technology Specialist 4, Information Technology Specialist (Database), Information Technology Specialist (Operations), and Information Technology Specialist (Programming)
• Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title allocated SALARY GRADE 23 or higher eligible to transfer under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law

Benefits

• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave in year one, increasing to 20+ days with additional years of service.
• Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA and eight (8) days paid sick leave annually for M/C.
• Annual professional leave and educational leave opportunities for eligible staff.
• Eligible employees and dependents can choose from a variety of affordable and generous health insurance programs.
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.
• Enrollment in the New York State pension system which has earned the distinction of being one of the best-managed and best-funded plans in the nation OR Optional Retirement Defined Contribution Plan with 8% salary match (eligibility requirements apply).
• NYS Deferred Compensation and an exclusive 403(b) Optional Retirement Savings Plan.
• Paid Parental Leave for all employees and Paid Family Leave (M/C Only).
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• Eligibility for various life insurance options.

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