NY HELPYes

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleInformation Technology Specialist 2 - 78020

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade18

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

Salary RangeFrom $65001 to $82656 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address OHIP Division of Operations and Systems

11 Corporate Woods Blvd.

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code 1221

Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). HELPS Program titles may be filled via a noncompetitive
appointment. This means that you do not need to take an exam to qualify, but you do need to meet the minimum qualifications of the title.


If you are hired via HELPS, at a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), employees hired under NY HELPS are expected to have their permanent non-competitive
employment status converted to permanent competitive status. You will not have to take an exam to gain permanent competitive status.

Competitive Minimum Qualifications:
Current Department of Health (DOH) employee with permanent or contingent-permanent status as a Information Technology Specialist 2, SG-18; OR current NYS employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive service in a title allocated to G-16 or higher, and eligible to transfer under Section 52.6, Section 70.1, or Section 70.4 of the Civil Service Law.

Non-Competitive 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.

Preferred Qualifications: Degree in cyber security or college level classes in cyber security or professional experience in cyber security.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly articulate information technology and information security concepts.
• Demonstrated critical thinking, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.

Duties Description Specific duties will include but not be limited to the following:

• Assists in administering/evaluating security controls and security plans to meet agency security procedures and policies;
• Assists in the development and communication of policies, procedures and standards to ensure all security requirements (software, facility, application etc.) are enforced across all program areas;
• Supports the day-to-day operations and activities of the bureau;
• Assists in the development and implementation of information security incident response plans and procedures;
• Participates in meetings and works with agency management, users, vendors, consultants, and IT staff to discuss IT solution options and assists in recommending appropriate system platforms for meeting program requirements;
• Assists in the investigation of security incidents and violations and oversees the remediation and reporting of these events;
• Assists with the training of Department staff on security rules and regulations governing DOS applications and state and federal regulations;
• Assists in the review and validation of all technical documentation related to information security;
• Monitors systems and reports security breaches through the appropriate escalation process;
• Manages and monitors activities performed by subordinate staff, contractors and consultants;
• Participates in internal controls reporting; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Comments Reporting to the Bureau Director of Security, Privacy and Compliance, the Information Technology Specialist 2 will be responsible for supporting the oversight and enforcement of all federal and state laws, regulations, policies and procedures governing security. The incumbent will also support the evaluation of security plans for all systems/vendors handling Medicaid data and support the day-to-day operations of the unit and participate in projects as requested. The incumbent will provide direction and oversight to the state and contract staff supporting the bureau.

We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more...

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.

The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm

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

Name Human Resources Management Group, EM/ITS2/78020(HELPS)

Telephone 518-486-1812

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street Room 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

Notes on Applying Please submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference EM/ITS2/78020(HELPS) included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, EM/ITS2/78020(HELPS), Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.