• Infrastructure and Cloud Specialist - Information…

    City of New York (New York, NY)


    Job Description

    TASK FORCE: Information Systems

     

    JOB TITLE: One (1) Infrastructure and Cloud Specialist

    CONTROL CODE: OTH-24-03

    SUMMARY:

    The Mayor’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is the City government's chief financial agency. OMB's staff of analysts and experts assembles and oversees the Mayor’s expense and capital budgets, which fund the services and activities of approximately 90 City agencies and entities.

     

    Within OMB, the Information Systems Task Force supports the agency’s staff by providing the infrastructure and applications necessary for budget preparation and analysis.

    JOB DESCRIPTION:

    - Administer, maintain, and manage the company's IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, and storage systems.

     

    - Develop and maintain cloud infrastructure strategies and solutions with a focus on Azure, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.

     

    - Administer the Microsoft 365 GCC tenant to manage communication and collaboration tools.

     

    - Conduct regular system monitoring, performance optimization, and security assessments to proactively identify and address potential issues.

     

    - Troubleshoot hardware and software problems and coordinate with vendors for technical support when needed.

     

    - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support IT projects and initiatives.

     

    - Manage data backup and disaster recovery processes to ensure business continuity.

     

    - Participate in disaster recovery planning, testing, and execution.

     

    - Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

     

    - Provide technical support and guidance to other IT team members and stakeholders.

     

    - Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends to continually improve our IT infrastructure and cloud services.

     

    - Provide mentorship and knowledge sharing to junior team members.

     

    - All other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications:

    - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.

     

    - Proven experience in managing IT infrastructure and cloud environments, specifically Windows and Azure.

     

    - Strong knowledge of networking principles, firewalls, and security protocols.

     

    - Experience with virtualization technologies (VMware, Azure VM, Nerdio).

     

    - Proficiency in scripting and automation tools (PowerShell, Azure CLI, etc.).

     

    - Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.

     

    - Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

     

    - Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, or Google Cloud Professional Cloud Administrator are advantageous.

     

    We are seeking a highly skilled IT Infrastructure and Cloud Specialist to manage and optimize our agency's IT infrastructure and cloud services. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in both on-premises and cloud environments, with a strong understanding of networking, storage, and virtualization technologies.

    REQUIREMENTS:

    Supervising Analyst ($95,208+): Bachelor's degree and a minimum of four years of full-time experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or a related field; or an awarded Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Information Technology with two years of relevant experience.

     

    Unit Head ($117,935): Bachelor's degree and a minimum of four years of full-time experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or a related field; or an awarded Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology and two years of experience.

    BUDGET ANALYST (OMB) - 06088

    Qualifications

    1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college.

     

    Additional Information

     

    The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

     

    Salary Min: $ 95,208.00

     

    Salary Max: $117,935.00