Network System Technician Series (1688)

  • $64,971–$76,112 Per Year

Highlights

Hands-on experience required in managing Splunk SOAR, Splunk SIEM, VPN, EDR, Firewall, IPS/IDS, A/V, web filtering, proxy, Azure security, Microsoft Security tools, and full administration of CrowdStrike Falcon, including incident analysis, tuning, configuration, dashboarding, and detection/response workflows. Notes on ApplyingAll interested persons meeting the minimum qualifications are encouraged to submit a UCS-5 Application for Employment form (obtainable from any administrative office in a court building or on the web at www.nycourts.gov/careers/UCS5.pdf) and a cover letter and resume by email to DoTApply@nycourts.gov.

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LocationAlbany, NY
Salary$64,971–$76,112 Per Year

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Date Posted 09/04/26

Applications Due09/28/26

Vacancy ID223246

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AgencyCourt Administration, Office of

TitleNetwork System Technician Series (1688)

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade21

Bargaining UnitNone listed

Salary RangeFrom $64971 to $76112 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Provisional

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 35

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address 500 Patroon Creek Blvd

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12206

Duties Description This role involves evaluating security vulnerabilities, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and developing strategies to safeguard sensitive data and systems.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Identifying, assessing, and mitigating cybersecurity risks.
  • Collaborating with the ISO office to define and prioritize cybersecurity initiatives and solutions, while assisting in the creation of security policies, standards, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies.
  • Engaging in cybersecurity incident response efforts.
  • Hands-on experience required in managing Splunk SOAR, Splunk SIEM, VPN, EDR, Firewall, IPS/IDS, A/V, web filtering, proxy, Azure security, Microsoft Security tools, and full administration of CrowdStrike Falcon, including incident analysis,

tuning, configuration, dashboarding, and detection/response workflows. Off-hours support for production issues may be necessary.

  • Capability to analyze the results, filter out false positives, prioritize exploits based on severity and impact, and effectively summarize findings for system owners.
  • Proficiency in conducting penetration testing, configuring, and executing both manual and automated security scans.
  • Ability to perform installs, upgrades, patches, and open helpdesk tickets related to the vulnerability software.
  • Deploying, configuring, and maintaining Squid proxy services along with other vendor proxy solutions to ensure optimal

performance and reliability within the environment.

  • Working closely with a 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC) to enhance the organizations security posture-monitoring

security events, coordinating incident response efforts, and ensuring seamless communication between internal teams and

the SOC provider.

  • Ability to configure, analyze, triage, and oversee CrowdStrike incidents, including management of detections, host containment, real-time response actions, IOC creation, dashboards, sensor deployment, sensor health, policy tuning, and

troubleshooting.

  • Conducting risk assessments to identify potential cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities.
  • Analyzing security policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Developing and implementing risk mitigation strategies to enhance the organization's security posture.
  • Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS Controls.
  • Preparing detailed reports on risk findings and provide actionable recommendations.
  • Proficiency in using Qualys Web Application Scanning for web security assessments

Minimum Qualifications NETWORK/SYSTEM TECHNICIAN III

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of related technical experience in a help desk or technical environment; or An equivalent combination of education and related technical experience in a help desk or technical environment.

NETWORK/SYSTEM TECHNICIAN II

Associates degree from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of related technical experience in a help desk or technical environment; or An equivalent combination of education and related technical experience in a help desk or technical environment.

Additional Comments This position is available in Alban, NY or 5 Beaver Street, NY, NY

This position has potential to be eligible for one day of telecommuting per week.

The Unified Court System does not participate in e-verify, therefore we are not able to accept candidates on F-1 or OPT Visas.

View full posting here:

https://webfiles.nycourts.gov/public/2026-08/1688_network_systems_series.pdf

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Name Gail Testo

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Email Address DotApply@nycourts.gov

Address

Street 500 Patroon Creek Blvd

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12206

Notes on ApplyingAll interested persons meeting the minimum qualifications are encouraged to submit a UCS-5 Application for Employment form (obtainable from any administrative office in a court building or on the web at www.nycourts.gov/careers/UCS5.pdf) and a cover letter and resume by email to DoTApply@nycourts.gov

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