Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyFinancial Services, Department of

TitleManager Information Technology Services 2 (Technical), M-3

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade663

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $115283 to $145682 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 20%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 6 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address One Commerce Plaza

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12257

Job Specifics

Duties Description The New York State Department of Financial Services seeks to build an equitable, transparent, and resilient financial system that benefits individuals and supports business. Through engagement, data-driven regulation and policy, and operational excellence, the Department and its employees are responsible for empowering consumers and protecting them from financial harm; ensuring the health of the entities we regulate; driving economic growth in New York through responsible innovation; and preserving the stability of the global financial system.

The Department of Financial Services is seeking candidates for the position of Manager Information Technology Services 2 (Technical) in the Technology Bureau. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Champions and leads the adoption of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc.) and DevOps practices, including automation, continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD), and infrastructure as code, guiding teams through this transformative journey.
• Evaluates, implements, and optimizes DevOps tools and processes to improve system reliability, scalability, and security, ensuring they align with agile principles.
• Oversees code management processes, including version control (e.g., Git), peer code reviews, security scanning, and release management, integrating these into an efficient agile delivery pipeline to ensure code quality and compliance.
• Mentors, coaches, and empowers programming teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, continuous improvement, and self-organization in an agile environment.
• Establishes and enforces development standards, code quality guidelines, and best practices across teams, adapting them to support iterative development and rapid feedback cycles.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to align technology initiatives with organizational goals and ensure successful project delivery.
• Monitors and reports on key performance indicators related to Agile, DevOps, and development team effectiveness, focusing on metrics that demonstrate flow, value delivery, and continuous improvement.

Minimum Qualifications Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Data Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Cybersecurity).
• 5+ years of experience in DevOps, software development, or IT management roles, with a strong emphasis on leading or managing agile teams.
• Relevant certifications in DevOps, Agile, Cloud, Security, etc. (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Google Professional DevOps Engineer, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), ITIL Foundation Certification, CISSP).

Appointment Method:

List Appointment: Candidates must be reachable on the Civil Service eligible list for 26-415010 and 38-726010.

Transfer: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive service in a title eligible for transfer via Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law. Information regarding transfer eligibility may be available on the Civil Service Career Mobility Office website at http://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/.

Please note that under Civil Service Law, an employee cannot have two consecutive upward 70.1 or 52.6 transfers without an intervening eligible list appointment if such transfers would exceed two salary grades.

Minimum Qualifications: One year of permanent service as Manager Information Technology Services 1 or Manager Information Technology Services 1 with any parenthetic.

Non-Competitive Promotion (NCP): In accordance with Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law, if the number of qualified candidates who apply for the position is three or less, a permanent appointment can be made, at agency discretion, by non-competitive promotion of an applicant who meets the minimum qualifications.

Additional Comments Please note that a change in negotiating unit may affect your salary, insurance and other benefits.

Salary: $115,283-$145,682

Appointment Status: Contingent Permanent

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Christoper Barr

Telephone

Fax (518) 402-5071

Email Address Christopher.Barr@dfs.ny.gov

Address

Street One Commerce Plaza

Suite 301

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12257

 

Notes on ApplyingTo Apply: Interested qualified candidates must submit a resume and letter of interest no later than August 28, 2025 to the email address listed below. Please include the Box # MITS2 Tech-04058 in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application. Email submissions are preferred.

Please be advised that the New York State Department of Financial Services does not offer sponsorship for employment visas.

Christopher Barr
Box MITS2 Tech-04058
New York State Department of Financial Services
Office of Human Resources Management
One Commerce Plaza, Suite 301
Albany, NY 12257
Email: Christopher.Barr@dfs.ny.gov
Fax: (518) 402-5071

All candidates that apply may not be scheduled for an interview.


Public Service Loan Forgiveness
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AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Department of Financial Services is required to provide reasonable accommodation for known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant with a disability if an accommodation would enable the applicant to perform the essential functions of the job. If the accommodation would constitute an undue hardship on the operations of the agency, the agency is not required to provide it.

All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply to all jobs for which they meet the minimum qualifications.