NY HELP No Agency Board of Elections Title Information Technology Specialist 3 - Info Security Occupational Category I.T. Engineering, Sciences Salary Grade 23 Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary Range From $86681 to $109650 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 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? No County Albany Street Address 40 N. Pearl Street Ste. 5 City Albany State NY Zip Code 12207 Duties Description Position Overview:The New York State Board of Elections (NYSBOE) is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Network Administrator to join our Information Technology team. The ITS3 Information Security Network Administrator will be responsible for managing and securing network infrastructure, with a focus on next-generation firewall technologies, VLAN tagging, access rules, and filtering tools. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in network security, administration, and troubleshooting. A CCNA certification or equivalent experience is highly desirable.Key Responsibilities:• Design, implement, and maintain secure and scalable network infrastructure to support NYSBOE operations.• Configure and manage next-generation firewalls (NGFWs) to enforce security policies, including deep packet inspection, intrusion prevention, and web filtering.• Implement and manage VLAN tagging to ensure proper network segmentation and security.• Develop and enforce access and filtering rules to regulate network traffic and prevent unauthorized access.• Monitor and analyze network performance, identifying and resolving issues proactively.• Configure access, distribution and core switches• Maintain wireless access points and wireless networks for internal and external access• Work closely with security and IT teams to ensure compliance with state and federal security regulations.• Support network integration with external organizations such as county boards of elections.• Provide technical support, training, and documentation related to network infrastructure.• Participate in disaster recovery and incident response planning and execution. Minimum Qualifications Information Technology Specialist 3 (Information Security), Grade 23: Five years of information technology, cybersecurity, or information assurance experience**.**Substitutions:Bachelor's or higher-level degree in any field including or supplemented by 15 semester credit hours in computer science or related field substitutes for three years of required experience; any bachelor’s substitutes for two years of required experience, or Associate degree with 15 semester credit hours in computer science or related field may substitute for one year of required experience. Candidates in a bachelor’s degree program with at least 15 semester credit hours in computer science or related field may substitute such credits for one year of required experience, orMaster’s degree or higher in computer science or related field substitutes for one year of required experience.Desirable experience: • Minimum three (3) years of experience in network administration, preferably in a government or enterprise environment.• Strong hands-on experience with next-generation firewalls such as Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco Firepower, or equivalent.• Proficiency in VLAN configuration and management.• Knowledge of access control lists (ACLs), filtering rules, and network security best practices.• Experience with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools.• Working knowledge of routing protocols, VPNs, and network automation.• CCNA or equivalent certification is a plus.• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.• Experience with cloud networking and hybrid infrastructure.• Knowledge of compliance frameworks such as NIST, CIS, or NYS ITS security policies.• Experience working with state or local government agencies. Additional Comments What we offer:Extensive benefits package including paid leave, excellent health, dental, vision and retirement benefits. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Ann O'Bryan Telephone 518-474-6336 Fax 518-474-1008 Email Address HR@elections.ny.gov Address Street 40 N. Pearl Street Ste. 5 City Albany State NY Zip Code 12207 Notes on Applying To apply, please send cover letter and resume including the Vacancy ID # no later than March 26, 2025. New York State is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).