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IT Specialist

Albany, NY, US • Posted 2 days ago • Updated 2 days ago

Full Time

No Travel Required

On-site

$30 - $35/hr

Bits & Bytes Technology Solutions

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Skills

Emerging Technologies
Business Administration
Cisco
Collaboration
Information Technology
Management
Market Research
Computer Hardware
Computer Networking
Contract Management
Regulatory Compliance
Research
Safety Management
Project Management
Purchase Orders
Sourcing
Preventive Maintenance
Procurement
Purchasing
Supply Chain Management
Performance Management
Performance Metrics
Microsoft
Negotiations
Onboarding
Palo Alto

Summary

Posting ID: HBITS-08-14921

Agency: NYS Information Technology Services (ITS) / DOT Transportation Safety Management and Operations (TSMO) Technology Program

Location: 50 Wolf Road, Albany, NY 12233

Position Type: Full-Time (40 hrs/week, Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST)

Engagement Duration: 24 Months

Target Start Date: September 10, 2026

Telecommute:

First 90 days mandatory onsite.
After 90 days, eligible for up to 50% telecommuting (minimum 2 days onsite per week).
Interview Format: Webcasting (Camera Required)

Role Overview

This resource will serve as a Junior IT Specialist for the NYS Department of Transportation (DOT) TSMO Technology Program. The position supports procurement activities for Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) related to transportation systems management and operations.

The specialist will assist with sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing hardware, software, services, and maintenance agreements while ensuring compliance with NYS policies, project timelines, and budgetary constraints.

Key Responsibilities & Day-to-Day Tasks

Procurement Support:

Assist in the end-to-end procurement process for IT/OT goods and services.
Gather requirements from technical teams and business stakeholders.
Evaluate vendor budgetary quotes against defined criteria and validate alignment with NYS OGS-approved contracts.
Assist with vendor selection, terms/pricing negotiations, tracking purchase orders, and confirming receipt of goods.

Vendor Management & Contract Administration:

Support vendor relationships, performance tracking, onboarding, and discrepancy resolution.
Assist in reviewing contract terms, tracking milestones, renewals, expirations, and ensuring compliance with contract frameworks.

Market Research & Compliance:

Research IT/OT market trends, emerging technologies, and potential suppliers relevant to transportation systems.
Identify cost-saving opportunities and procurement best practices.
Ensure all procurement activities adhere to NYS policies and generate spend/performance metrics reports.

Collaboration:

Work closely across cross-functional teams (Business, IT, OT, Purchasing, Contracts, Security).

Qualifications & Requirements

Mandatory Level

Skill Level: Junior (12 – 36 Months of experience).
Background Checks: Requires NYS ITS Security Agreements and Fingerprint-based Background Check.

Requested Qualifications

24+ months of experience in procurement, supply chain, or a related field with exposure to IT and OT procurement.
24+ months of experience with the full procurement lifecycle (sourcing, negotiation, contracting, purchasing).
24+ months of experience with IT (hardware, software, networking) and OT concepts related to transportation (traffic management, intelligent transportation systems).
18+ months of experience communicating and coordinating with cross-functional teams (business, technical, security, vendor, procurement).
18+ months of experience analyzing data, comparing proposals, and identifying trends.
Required Degree: Must hold a Bachelor''s Degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.

Technical Environment

Agency Software: Microsoft, ServiceNow
Agency Hardware/Tech Stack: Palo Alto, Cisco, RedLion, Digi, and various Transportation Sector Technologies

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 10324752
Position Id: 14921
Posted 2 days ago

Company Info

About Bits & Bytes Technology Solutions

At Bits & Bytes, we believe IT and ITES to be a conduit for a better business environment, both for humanity at a macro level and financial sheets at a micro level.

Based on confidence and trust, we've built valuable long-term relationships with our customers. Our demonstrated performance in technology fields has fostered these relationships, as has our industry specific expertise, product knowledge, and proven consulting and project management methodologies for every consumer and engagement.

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84 months of experience with IT Architecture including Enterprise Architecture frameworks, Cybersecurity, Integration technologies and IT infrastructure. 84 months of experience with IT/OT Convergence in the Transportation industry, Networking protocols, IoT in transportation, Cybersecurity and Real-Time systems. 72 months of experience with transportation management systems, traffic control, public transit operations, logistics, or related infrastructure; operational processes such as traffic

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