Review Vacancy
AgencyInformation Technology Services, Office of
TitleInformation Technology Specialist 2 - Hourly - 9086
Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $32.06 to $32.06 Annually
Duties Description ITS provides operational support to state agencies on a 24x7x365 basis; some positions may be required to provide this critical service at any time.
Under the direction of a senior Director of Privacy, the Information Technology Specialist 2 hourly will be assigned to the Enterprise Risk Management bureau within the Chief Risk and Data Privacy office and will be responsible for tracking the privacy risk life cycle and privacy incident response in facilitation with ITS stakeholders to provide both risk reduction recommendations as well as ongoing mitigation efforts. The incumbent will communicate orally and in writing with various individuals including management, users, vendors, and other IT staff and upper-level agency management to resolve technically complex and sensitive issues under pressure.
Duties will include but are not limited to the following:
• Monitor and assess the privacy risk and vulnerability lifecycle for client agencies implementing artificial intelligence.
• Provide senior privacy leadership with guidance and recommendations in the selection and utilization of software tools and platforms from a privacy perspective.
• Develop and implement integration standards and strategies within the scope of Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems development.
• Collaborate with and guide both business and IT stakeholders in choosing compatible technologies which meet the organization’s AI needs and privacy practices.
• Recommend remediation and mitigation efforts to privacy leadership with a focus on client agencies best practices based on privacy best practices and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) privacy framework.
• Stay up to date on both information privacy and AI industry trends, tools, techniques, and best practices.
• Assist in creating and implementing privacy procedures, protocols, and training in Privacy Incident Response Planning, including producing privacy incident metrics.
• Identify security and privacy controls for reports and recommendations.
• Perform additional duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications 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.
Additional Comments 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.
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.
For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe 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 this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. In May 2024, if a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.
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. Employees will then be afforded with all of 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.
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.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address PostingResponses@its.ny.gov
Address
Swan Street Building, Core 4, Floor 1
Notes on ApplyingTo apply for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume clearly indicating how you qualify. Ensure that you include the vacancy ID in the subject of your email for prompt routing. Your Social Security number may be required to confirm eligibility.