
Information Technology Specialist 2
Albany, NY · HybridFull-time$79–115K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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Job overview
The Information Technology Specialist 2 supports infrastructure and operations across the IT Service Desk, Identity & Access Management, and Server Infrastructure units. The role handles service desk issues, infrastructure administration, user support, and technology projects. The department is seeking to fill three vacancies, one in each unit, and currently follows a hybrid work schedule that may change.
Skills & qualifications
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Qualifications
Full job description
NY HELPS Yes
55-b/c Eligible No
Agency Teachers' Retirement System
Title Information Technology Specialist 2
Occupational Category I.T. Engineering, Sciences
Salary Grade 18
Bargaining Unit CSEA Local 658 (NYS Teachers’ Retirement System)
Salary Range From $78669 to $115477 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Internship No
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
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
County Albany
Street Address 10 Corporate Woods Drive
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12211
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 QualificationsEITHER: 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 DescriptionThe 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 DeskIdentity & Access Management Server Infrastructure NY HELPS Program InformationThis 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.
Name Emily Seils-Donlon
Telephone 518/447-2838
Fax N/A
Email Address [email protected]
Address
Street 10 Corporate Woods Drive
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12211
Notes on Applying In 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.
How this job compares
Set against the 302 open IT Specialist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 7, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$79–115K/yr
- US median$91–133K/yr227 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $97K, is 14% below the US median midpoint ($113K) — in the lowest quarter of IT Specialist salary ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 19 open IT Specialist jobs in New York and 302 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most across the US
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; IT Specialist postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year at the median (232 postings).
- Education
- 33 of the 302 open IT Specialist jobs (11%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 7, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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