Position Information

NY HELPSYes

55-b/c EligibleNo

AgencyTeachers' Retirement System

TitleInformation Technology Specialist 2

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade18

Bargaining UnitCSEA Local 658 (NYS Teachers’ Retirement System)

Salary RangeFrom $78669 to $115477 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

InternshipNo

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? Yes

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address 10 Corporate Woods Drive

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12211

Job Specifics

Duties Description The Information Technology Specialist 2 will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties: 

Provide Service Desk ticket triage, resolution, or escalation 

Provide technical assistance for Board meetings and System conferences  

Assist with monthly job scheduling and monitoring  

Install, load, and configure hardware, software, and applications 

Review release notes and vulnerability announcements and apply appropriate remediation 

Deploy, configure, monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain infrastructure components which may include network, telecommunication, security, server, storage, cloud, desktop, and peripheral equipment  

Work with vendor support to resolve technical problems with IT equipment  

Assist with user lifecycle management in Active Directory  

Assist with administration of SSO (single-sign-on) applications in EntraID 

Assist with configuration of Exchange mailboxes, shared calendars & distribution lists 

Assist with VMWare ESXi administration   

Perform virtual machine template deployments 

Assist with administration of RedHat Enterprise Linux (and clones) 

Maintain and create scripts to support Oracle Databases  

Assist with administration of NetApp SAN  

Assist with administration and maintenance of Commvault enterprise backup system 

Perform limited Windows Server 2016+ administration 

Provide and administer training in hardware and software technologies  

Prepare and maintain knowledge base articles for hardware and software 

Work with teams, both technical and cross-functional, to develop and implement technology infrastructure projects 

Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies to improve Service Desk operations 

Participate in IT projects and initiatives, providing input and support as needed 

Communicate effectively with stakeholders, including end-users, IT staff, and management 

 

Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications

EITHER: 1) Reachable on the Civil Service eligible list; OR: 2) Eligible for reassignment by virtue of having permanent competitive service as an Information Technology Specialist 2 (SG-18); OR: 3) Eligible for transfer under the provisions of the Civil Service Law by virtue of having one year of permanent competitive service in an appropriate title.



To be appointed via the NY HELPS program, you must meet the following requirements:



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. 



*If you don't have a bachelor's or higher -level degree in computer science or two years of professional experience in information technology, please submit a transcript which includes your 15 semester credit hours in computer science.*

Preferred Qualifications 

Experience with the ServiceNow enterprise service management platform for incident handling, request fulfillment, and technical change implementation 

Knowledge of enterprise patching tools such as Ivanti 

Experience with Microsoft Active Directory and Microsoft 365 hybrid infrastructure  

Basic knowledge with the Linux command line (RHEL or Clones)  

Basic knowledge of the Windows Command Line & PowerShell interfaces  

Basic knowledge of Windows Server 2016+ administration  

Basic Knowledge of VMware vSphere Web Client (v6.7+)  

Demonstrated ability to use critical thinking during decision making  

Ability to solve problems & work across various technology stacks 

Experience working in a collaborative team environment that is dynamic and fast paced 

Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and accurately diagnose incidents 

Commitment to providing exceptional customer service 

Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills  

Business Continuity / Disaster Recovery experience  

Comfortable interacting with a diverse group of internal stakeholders and external partners 

Knowledge of ITIL processes 

Additional Comments
Job Description
The NYSTRS’ Information Technology- Infrastructure & Operations department has vacancies in the following units: IT Service Desk, Identity & Access Management, and Server Infrastructure. These positions will perform duties necessary to support NYSTRS infrastructure including problem resolution, hands-on support to end users, supporting and enterprise monitoring system, and securing our active directory environment. They will also participate in supporting meeting and conference hardware and software related projects as dictated by the needs of the unit.



The IT-Infrastructure & Operations department is seeking to fill a total of three (3) vacancies, one (1) in each of the following units:

IT Service Desk
Identity & Access Management
Server Infrastructure


NY HELPS Program Information

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). Please note: This is a promotional title, so all promotional opportunities must be exhausted before a non-state employee can be appointed via NY HELPS.
For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled with a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications, and any specialized requirements, of the title for which they apply.
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.

Work Modality  

Currently we have a hybrid work schedule which may be subject to change in the future. 

Work Environment, Travel, and Physical Demands  

Minimal travel required, primarily for training or conferences 

May require long periods of sitting and use of computer equipment 

May involve occasional lifting of equipment or materials weighing up to 25 pounds 

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

How to Apply

Name Emily Seils-Donlon

Telephone 518/447-2838

Fax N/A

Email Address recruitment@nystrs.org

Address

Street 10 Corporate Woods Drive

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12211

 

Notes on ApplyingIn order to be considered for this position, you must navigate to our applicant portal to apply to the position posting: https://nystrs.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/NYSTRS_Careers. We will not accept resumes sent via email.