Information Technology Specialist 2 - Network (NY HELPS)

New York State Insurance Fund; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York State Insurance Fund is seeking an Information Technology Specialist 2 - Network to join their team. This role involves key responsibilities such as managing load balancers and troubleshooting network issues. The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background in computer science paired with practical experience in IT, and a willingness to work in a supportive, team-oriented environment. Enjoy competitive compensation and generous leave policies as part of NYSIF's commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Plentiful Vacation, Personal, and Sick Leave Accruals

Paid State and Federal Holidays

Full Medical, Vision, and Dental

Retirement Options

Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Possibility of Telecommuting and Flextime

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher-level degree including 15 semester credit hours in computer science.
• Two years of experience in information technology.

Responsibilities

• Work with load balancers, web application firewalls, and cloud infrastructure.
• Automate tasks using scripting languages.
• Troubleshoot application and network faults.

Skills

Scripting languages

Load balancers

Web application firewalls

DNS management

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science

60 semester credit hours in computer science

Job description

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New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) provided pay range

This range is provided by New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF). Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$80,147.00/yr - $98,334.00/yr

Duties Description

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To:

• Work with the following: load balancers, web application firewalls, web proxy’s, and cloud infrastructure.
• Automation of tasks using scripting languages.
• Troubleshoot application and network faults.
• Assign IP addresses.
• Work with DNS.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Work after hours and weekend on-call rotation.
• Travel to other district offices as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Reachable on current Civil Service eligible list for this title; OR
• One year of permanent, competitive class service as an Information Technology Specialist 2; OR, one year of permanent, competitive class service in a title eligible for transfer Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law; OR
• NYSIF employees with one year of permanent competitive service as an Information Technology Specialist 1.
• Bachelor's or higher-level degree including or supplemented by 15 semester credit hours in computer science; OR
• 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 experience in information technology; OR
• Two years of experience in information technology.

Note: Certain math and business courses although taken as part of a computer science curriculum, are not counted towards the 15 semester credit hours.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year of experience working with Load balancers or Web application firewalls.
• 1 year of experience working with an ITSM or with ITIL principals.
• A willingness to learn new skills and work in a fast-paced environment.

Please be advised that the New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) does not offer sponsorship for employment visas to employees or potential employees. Candidates sponsored for employment by an organization should be aware of their sponsorship status and the relevant expiration date(s) of that sponsorship before applying to this position. NYSIF is not currently enrolled in eVerify, which is a requirement for certain types of employment verifications.

Additional Comments

Please note, the salary range shown includes location pay and/or geographic pay.

For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.

• Competitive Compensation.
• Open and Supportive Team-Based Environment.
• Plentiful Vacation, Personal, and Sick Leave Accruals.
• Paid State and Federal Holidays.
• Full Medical, Vision, and Dental.
• Retirement Options.
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• Possibility of Telecommuting, Flextime, and Alternative Work Schedules.

NY HELPS Program

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be 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 a future date, 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 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.

NYSIF Commitment To Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion

The New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) prioritizes and champions diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) throughout our agency. NYSIF provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state, and local law. We believe that embracing our differences brings richness, new ideas and experiences to NYSIF, which energizes a creative and innovative work environment. We strive to foster a workplace where diverse individuals are able to participate fully in the decision-making process and have ample opportunity for advancement. We are committed to investing the necessary resources and attention to improving the engagement, retention, and promotion of the extraordinary talent we have.

Executive Order 31 commits New York State government to becoming a model employer for people with disabilities, increasing the participation of people with disabilities in state service and ensuring equal access to opportunities. NYSIF is proud to utilize best practices to recruit, hire, retain, and promote career advancement of individuals with disabilities. This includes special focus on current and prospective employees with the most significant disabilities, such as the use of supported employment, individual placement with support services, customized employment, the civil service sections 55/b and 55/c programs, internships, and job shadowing. If you are a person with a disability and wish to request that a reasonable accommodation be provided for you to participate in a job interview, please send an email to NYSIF’s Reasonable Accommodations mailbox at [e-mail].

Seniority level

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  Entry level

Employment type

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  Full-time

Job function

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  Science, Information Technology, and Engineering

• Industries

  Insurance

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