Senior Programmer/Analyst

Buffalo State College, United States

Updated: 20 days ago
Location: Buffalo, NEW YORK
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Position Information


About Buffalo State
Buffalo State is one of the largest comprehensive schools in the State University of New York system. As a civically minded, urban-engaged campus community located in the city’s cultural corridor, Buffalo State prides itself as having smaller learning environments coupled with larger university opportunities. Boasting a diverse and inclusive campus, Buffalo State is committed to the intellectual, personal, and professional growth of its students, faculty, staff, and alumni. The school’s mission is to deliver a broad array of high-quality and distinctive academic programs infused with diversity, creativity, and hands-on learning opportunities for hardworking students who seek a personalized and affordable education that engages their minds and advances their careers. Buffalo State is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, service, scholarship, creative activity, and cultural enrichment. With degree programs in education, the arts, science, arts and humanities, and professional studies, each year over 6,000 students choose Buffalo State. Buffalo State welcomes applicants who are committed to helping us fulfill our mission.
Faculty/Professional Professional
Department Information Technology Exchange Center
Local Title Systems Analyst
Budget Title Senior Programmer/Analyst
Rank SL-4
Line Number 21473, 21474
Salary Range SL-4 ($60,773 - $116,187). Competitive based on experience.
FTE Full-Time
Negotiating Unit UUP
FLSA Exempt
Department Website
https://www.itec.suny.edu
Brief Job Description
There are two positions available.
This position is for an experienced analyst with a strong focus on operating systems, storage, networking, databases, infrastructure, virtualization, and cloud architecture operations. Responsibilities may include system administration for both ITEC and campus owned infrastructures. You will also encounter system administration tasks for network-based operating systems and coordination/handling of technical support problems for member campuses where you will need to monitor, administer, and troubleshoot related systems. Troubleshoot the equipment performance and the health of remote and internal campus systems. Assist member campuses with operating system and hypervisor issues and with the planning and implementation of installations and upgrades. Investigate and evaluate software which promises to be useful to the SUNY support community. Support senior management level staff in determining system requirements and capabilities, as well as appropriate hardware and software configurations. Provide direction in the on-going process of support for member campuses. Create content to help with teaching seminars, conduct technical workshops as needed through the SUNY Center for Professional Development, and be willing to present at SUNY conference sessions.
Please see https://www.itec.suny.edu/itec-vacancies for more information.
The location for this position is in Buffalo, NY. An office location at a New York State or SUNY Institution may be possible.
More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement.
Required Qualifications
1. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems or related degree or equivalent work experience in a related field.
2. Good presentation skills, interpersonal skills, written and communication skills.
3. Experience with system administration, monitoring, troubleshooting, or related technologies.
4. Technical support experience.
5. Available to work various shifts to assist with providing 24×7 support.
Preferred Qualifications
1. Experience implementing and/or managing backups, especially in a VMware environment. Examples include, but are not limited to, Druva, Veeam, and Commvault.
2. Working knowledge of core Windows services (IIS, AD, PowerShell, and indexing services), including some Windows desktop knowledge;
3. Experience with Azure and Microsoft 365 services (Examples: Azure AD, Intune, compliance, Azure MFA, MS Defender).
4. Application administration, implementation, and development for our Microsoft 365 applications, including but not limited to SharePoint, Outlook, OneDrive, MS Teams, and OneNote.
5. Mobile Device Management. Examples include Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (formerly SCCM), or Jamf Pro administration.
6. Experience with identity management and/or Active Directory federation in a professional work environment.
7. System administration experience with Linux and Windows.
8. Working knowledge of core Windows services (IIS, AD, DHCP, SMB, and DNS).
9. System administration experience with ESXi or Hyper-V hypervisors.
10. Experience managing storage systems. Examples include, but are not limited to, HPE Nimble, NetApp ONTAP/E-Series, and various Dell offerings.
11. Security-focused training and experience with operating within a security program.
12. Experience managing and deploying enterprise networks (firewall, routers, switches, ACLs)
13. Experience managing Wide Area Networks and/or BGP
14. Ability to leverage scripting languages to help with automation. Examples include Python, Perl, Bash/GNU software, VMware PowerCLI, and PowerShell.
15. Working knowledge of various Linux daemons and services such as web, mail, SSH, and NFS
16. Experience with Dell OpenManage, Data Domain, Oracle Enterprise Manager, Microsoft Exchange, Windows Desired State Configuration, Microsoft SQL Server, and Microsoft SharePoint.
17. Database software installation, administration, and tuning experience with Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, Postgres, or other relational databases and related technologies, such as Oracle Key Vault, Transparent Data Encryption, or Golden Gate.
18. Middleware software installation, administration, and tuning experience with Oracle Weblogic or Tomcat.
19. Knowledge of physical-layer connections (SFP’s, fiber optic cable, and related connections) and protocols (Fiber Channel, iSCSI, NFS and CIFS).
20. Work experience in an educational setting.
21. Experience with installing, configuring, and managing VMware products in a professional work environment. Examples include: vSphere, Horizon, Workspace One, vRealize Operations Manager, vRealize Log Insight, or vRealize Network Insight.
22. Automation experience using cloud native services, scripting, ansible, puppet, or chef.
23. Demonstrated knowledge and experience with ITIL and ITSM/ITOM frameworks/tools.
24. Ability and Experience implementing additional security layers within the IT infrastructure.
25. Experience and training relating to AWS, GCP, Azure, Oracle, and/or other cloud provider infrastructure.
Anticipated Date of Hire 08/01/2024
Priority Review Date
Application Deadline Date 06/22/2024
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicant
Contact Person
Tracey Gernatt
Contact Email [email protected]
Contact Fax
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.buffalostate.edu/postings/7444
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Buffalo State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution that subscribes to all federal, state, and SUNY legal requirements and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, sex, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status (Nondiscrimination Notice). Any violation of this policy should be reported to the Equity and Diversity Office, Cleveland Hall 415, (716) 878-6210. Buffalo State is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. If you have any questions, please contact Lydia Kawaler at [email protected] or call (716) 878-4822.
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All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background investigation. Our Pre-Employment Background Screening Policy is available at http://hr.buffalostate.edu/pre-employment-background-screening .
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