Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyAttorney General, Office of the

TitleInformation Technology Architect 1 (Network Architect)

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade25

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $96336 to $121413 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Pending Non-Competitive

Travel Percentage 10%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address 10 British American Blvd

City Latham

StateNY

Zip Code12210

Job Specifics

Duties Description Under the direction of the Data Communications Team Manager (Manager Info Tech Services 1), SG-27 the Information Technology Architect 1, SG-25, will lead the Network Architecture team within Infrastructure and Operations Section. The incumbent will be responsible for monitoring, maintaining and support of department network equipment and infrastructure supporting the LAN, WAN, firewalls, cloud networks, wireless, VOIP, and video conferencing. This position will support modernization initiatives for the core network and communications platform as part of the Data Communications team.
Duties:
• Maintain, support, monitor LAN and WAN network infrastructure for all OAG locations.
• Maintain, support, and monitor multiple datacenter core networks infrastructure.
• Maintain, support, monitor cloud networks in Microsoft Azure, Amazon, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
• Maintain, support Cisco Meraki Wireless network infrastructure for all OAG locations.
• Maintain, support Palo Alto firewall security and VPN configurations.
• Provide support for network systems and troubleshoot performance and data issues.
• Maintain security policies for networking infrastructure and equipment.
• Create documentation and diagrams of networking architecture and infrastructure.
• Develop and implement test plans for new equipment and designs.
• Review and support circuit inventories & maintenance.
• Perform the full range of supervisory responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Six (6) years of information technology experience, four of which must be in network architecture and/or cloud computing.

Substitutions:
A bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, information technology or a related field and two years of specialized experience OR an associate's degree and four years of specialized experience.
A master's degree may substitute for one year of specialized experience.
A Ph.D. may substitute for two years of specialized experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
• CCNA Certified Network Associate.
• Knowledge Cisco Routers, Cisco Switches, & CISCO IOS.
• Experience with firewall management.
• Experience with MPLS, VLAN, & WLAN.
• Experience with Palo Alto.
• Experience with VPN.

Additional Comments The initial appointment for this position may be temporary until the Jurisdictional Class is changed non-competitive, at which point the appointment will be made permanent.

The Office of the NYS Attorney General (OAG) cannot provide sponsorship for work authorization. Candidates need to be authorized to work in the United States to be employed by this agency. It is incumbent upon employees to maintain work authorization for the duration of their employment with the OAG. This agency does not participate in E-Verify for work authorization purposes.

Careers with the State offer multiple benefits including paid vacation leave (13+ days per year), sick leave, paid State holidays off, health insurance including vision & dental, entry into the NYS retirement (pension) system, education and training, eligibility for public student loan forgiveness, and job stability with promotional opportunities. Workplace flexibilities include multiple options for employees including telecommuting (up to two days per week) and alternative work schedules.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The OAG is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity.

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.

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

How to Apply

Name Human Resources Management Bureau

Telephone 5187762500

Fax

Email Address hr.recruitment@ag.ny.gov

Address

Street Office of the Attorney General, Human Resources Managment Bureau

The Capitol

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12224

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease send your cover letter and resume that includes a statement on how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position to HR.Recruitment@ag.ny.gov. Please include Vacancy ID # 215127 for prompt routing and review.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
The OAG is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity. The Office of the NYS Attorney General provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us at HR.Recruitment@ag.ny.gov or (518) 776-2500.

For more information about the OAG, please visit our website: www.ag.ny.gov.