NYS Chief Technology Officer

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Agency Information Technology Services, Office of

Title NYS Chief Technology Officer

Occupational Category I.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade NS

Bargaining Unit M/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary Range From $172787 to $213995 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From 8 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address Swan St. Bldg, Core 4, Flr 5

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12220

Duties Description ITS provides operational support to state agencies on a 24x7x365 basis; some positions may be required to provide this critical service at any time.Under the guidance of the Chief Information Officer, the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) will develop and execute the State's technology strategy, ensuring alignment with the State's digital transformation plans and business objectives for more than fifty state agencies. The CTO will oversee the design, implementation, maintenance and operation of the State's following services: NYS private and public cloud, , networks, platforms, core services and personal compute, while ensuring services are scalable, secure, reliable and meet performance requirements. The CTO will oversee the successful delivery of IT support for more than fifty State agencies, located throughout the State, in a 24X7X365 environment. The incumbent of this position will possess a strong background in technology, is able to problem solve, make decisions and adapt to evolving technologies, trends and organizational needs. This individual can communicate at the executive level and will provide leadership, vision, and direction for technology systems, architecture and standards adhering to the State's fiscal controls and ensuring support of the State agencies' business objectives and requirements. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: - Serving as a key member of the ITS executive management team; advises the NYS CIO on all matters relative to the delivery and operation of the following services: NYS private and public cloud, networks, platforms, core services and personal compute Leading high-performing technology teams and foster a culture of collaboration, learning and professional development;- Implementing policies and provides overall direction to assist in the development of and adherence to ITS strategic technology plans and statewide technology policies, standards, and guidelines; - Participating in the evaluation and selection of new technologies;- Overseeing the development and maintenance of comprehensive disaster recovery and business continuity plans;- Exploring new technologies and conducts research and development;- Overseeing capacity planning to optimize resource utilization, anticipate future growth and ensure evolving demands can be met;- Implementing practices to monitor system and operational performance;- Developing and maintaining the technology budget;- Managing relationships with vendors and service providers, ensuring requirements for equipment, services and maintenance are included in contracts or agreements.- Representing the NYS CIO, as requested, with the Governor's Office, State Legislature, local government representatives, Office of the State Comptroller, the Attorney General, Division of the Budget, and representatives of public and private sector stakeholders; - Overseeing architectural design and maintenance of systems, while partnering with ITS and NYS executive agency stakeholders, to ensure systems are secure, resilient, and meeting customer needs including designing to meet NYS Policies and Standards and various compliance domains (CJIS, IRS PUB1075, HIPAA, FISMA, etc.)- Performing all supervisory duties and all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications A Bachelor's degree in Information Technology related field and 10 years of progressive experience in technology leadership, 5 years of which must be relevant experience in Enterprise Architecture.Preferred Qualifications:- Experience leading cross-functional teams and enterprise-wide programs, operating and influencing effectively across the organization and within complex contexts- Strong business acumen- Excellent public speaking skills- Ability to conduct technological research and analysis- Exemplary project management skills, including financial, schedule, and resource management

Additional Comments ITS will not offer permanent employment to any candidate unless the candidate provides documentation that they are authorized to accept work in the United States on a permanent basis. It is the policy of ITS not to hire F1 or H1 visa holders for permanent employment or to sponsor non-immigrant aliens for temporary work authorization visas or for permanent residence.Fingerprinting and background check are required for employment with ITS.The Office of Information Technology Services is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage all individuals with disabilities to apply.Salary Commensurate with experienceTelecommuting will be discussed after a year.Benefits of Working for NYSGenerous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:Holiday & Paid Time Off* Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually* Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually* Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually* Up to Eight (8) days of paid sick leave annually * Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional developmentHealth Care Benefits* Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs* Family dental and vision benefits at no additional costAdditional Benefits* New York State Employees' Retirement System (ERS) Membership* NYS Deferred Compensation* Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds* Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)* And many more

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

Name Human Resources

Telephone 518-473-0398

Fax 518-402-4924

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street NYS Office of Information Technology Services

Swan St Building, Core 4

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12220

Notes on Applying To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume. Please indicate that you are applying for the NYS Chief Technology Officer in the subject of your email.Your Social Security Number may be required in order to confirm your eligibility.