Systems Administrator I

University at Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University at Buffalo seeks a Systems Administrator I to develop, manage, and support IT services, including server and cloud infrastructures. The role covers on-premises and cloud system support, involvement in design and implementation, and collaboration within a team to maintain operational excellence.

Required: Bachelor's degree with two years of relevant experience or a master's degree, plus U.S. work authorization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with two years of relevant experience or a master's degree.
• Experience with Windows server administration and IT infrastructure required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and support IT services including server and cloud infrastructures.
• Provide on-premises and cloud system support and participate in infrastructure design and implementation.
• Collaborate effectively within Enterprise Infrastructure Services (EIS) to maintain operational excellence.
• Communicate professionally with team members, management, and university constituents.

Skills

Windows server administration

Education

Bachelor's degree with two years of relevant experience or Master's degree

Tools

Azure Cloud

Active Directory

MS Entra ID

PKI

Microsoft 365

VMWare

HyperV

HPE servers

Listserv

VEEAM backup

Job description

University at Buffalo is hiring a Systems Administrator I to develop, manage, and support IT services including server and cloud infrastructures. The role involves providing on-premises and cloud system support, participating in infrastructure design and implementation, and collaborating effectively within a team to maintain operational excellence.

Highlights

• Provide support for on-premises and cloud IT systems, including Windows servers
• Participate in design and deployment of new on-premises and cloud IT infrastructure
• Communicate professionally with team members, management, and university constituents
• Maintain and enhance technical and professional skills
• Work collaboratively as part of a team within Enterprise Infrastructure Services (EIS)
• Required: Bachelor's degree with two years of relevant experience or a master's degree, and work authorization in the U.S.
• Preferred experience with Windows system administration, Azure Cloud, Active Directory, MS Entra ID, PKI, Microsoft 365, VMWare, HyperV, HPE servers, Listserv, and VEEAM backup
• Salary range: $65,000 - $75,000
• Full-time, term appointment under UUP Professional bargaining unit
• Requires availability to work extended hours and holidays in a 24x7 environment