Datacenter/Network Technician

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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 06/21/24

Applications Due09/19/24

Vacancy ID161448

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NY HELPNo

AgencyEmpire State Development, NYS

TitleDatacenter/Network Technician

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitNone listed

Salary RangeFrom $80000 to $85000 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County New York

Street Address 655 Third Avenue

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10017

Minimum Qualifications Education Level required: A degree in an IT related discipline with minimum of 3 years' experience in related field; Or a HS diploma with a minimum of 5 years' experience; Or, any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Relevant Experience required: Experience in Datacenter and Network operations.

Knowledge required: Windows (OS) 10/11, familiarity with Cloud computing architecture, VOIP, Enterprise wireless solutions, switches and routers, SDWAN and ISP experience, Cat 6 cabling, UPS appliances, familiarity with VMware 7.0 + and VMware VDI solutions, Some Help Desk functionality. Ability to work with a diverse group of people at both a functional and technical level and communicate at a level appropriate to audience; Ability to work both independently and as part of a team; Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.

Must be okay to travel for work when needed.

Duties Description *Applicants MUST submit a cover letter with resume to be considered.

This position will require in-office presence.

Hybrid work schedules may be possible based on specific job duties and consistent with ESD policy.*

BASIC FUNCTION:

Assist with the monitoring, installation, configuration and maintenance of critical datacenter, network and Audio-Visual (AV) infrastructure supporting ESD business operations. Monitor datacenter operations and infrastructure responding to incidents on a as needed basis. Provide after-hours support and travel to other ESD office locations as necessary. Deliver end user support for all network and AV related devices.

WORK PERFORMED:

• Monitor datacenter operations and environmental controls to ensure uninterrupted service

• Assist with the installation, configuration and administration of network and video conferencing related infrastructure, equipment, and software necessary to support ESD's critical business functions

• Assist with setup and support of AV solutions and equipment to include Polycom systems, Click Share, Zoom, and WebEx

• Assist with monitoring backup and restore operations

• Coordinate telecom services for staff onboarding, offboarding, moves and changes with the Help Desk and Administrative Services

• Liaise with third party vendors to ensure that ESD's requirements being met when new/upgraded services are implemented

• Rack, stack, power and provide management connections for network attached devices

• Create and manage support tickets with 3rd party vendors in response to any type of network degradation

• Utilize network management best practices and tools to investigate and resolve network related performance issues

• Assist with integrating technologies from different vendors in a heterogeneous networking environment

• Hands on installation, configuration and troubleshooting of IT infrastructure at ESD's datacenters and satellite offices

• Document and maintain SOPs in areas of responsibility

• Assist in IT Disaster Recovery efforts, testing and documentation

• Travel to various remote office locations as necessary

• Perform other IT related duties as required by management

Additional Comments

• Salary range as specified

• Comprehensive Benefits Package

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

Name Joyel Abdul

• Talent Acquisition Specialist

Telephone

Fax

Email Address resumes@esd.ny.gov

Address

Street 655 Third Avenue

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10017

Notes on ApplyingExternal Candidates: Please attach cover letter and resume. To apply copy & paste URL in browser: https://bit.ly/3APr8cp

Internal Candidates: Please apply through ADP using the Myself/Talent menu and submit your cover letter and resume for consideration

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