Systems Administrator II

AgUpdate; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University at Buffalo is seeking a Systems Administrator II to develop, manage, and support IT services including server and cloud platforms. This campus-based role offers potential for hybrid work and a competitive salary range.

Responsibilities include both on-premises and cloud IT infrastructure design, implementation, and support, with an emphasis on collaboration and continuous skills development within Enterprise Infrastructure Services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher with IT experience or equivalent
• Experience with on-premises and cloud IT infrastructures
• Experience supporting Windows servers and AD environments

Responsibilities

• Provide on-premises and cloud IT system support, including Windows servers
• Design and implement new on-premises and cloud IT infrastructure and systems
• Communicate professionally with teammates, management, peers, and university constituents
• Maintain and improve technical and professional knowledge and skills
• Work as part of a team

Skills

Windows system administration

Education

Bachelor's degree + 3 years in computer field

Master's degree + 1 year in computer field

Tools

Azure Cloud

Active Directory

MS Entra ID

PKI

Microsoft 365

VMware

Hyper-V

HPE servers

Listserv

VEEAM backup

Job description

Position Information

Position Title: Systems Administrator II

Department: Enterprise Infrastructure Services

Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/63910

Job Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

Enterprise Infrastructure Services (EIS) at the University at Buffalo is searching for a Systems Administrator II to utilize cutting-edge technologies and their expertise in computing and information systems to develop, manage, and support sophisticated IT services including server and cloud services. They play a pivotal role in maintaining the operational excellence of UB, recognized as the top public research university in New York and ranked among the top 40 public universities nationwide. This is a campus-based position with the possibility of hybrid-work.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-premises and cloud IT system support, including windows servers
• Design and implement new on-premises and cloud IT infrastructure and systems
• Communicate professionally & effectively with teammates, management, peers, colleagues, and university constituents
• Maintain and improve technical and professional knowledge and skills
• Work as part of a team

Additional Information

It is a great time to join UBIT! Our staff are highly skilled and motivated to succeed and have cutting-edge training and technical resources at their disposal. For more information about UBIT visit our website. All the duties and responsibilities listed above continue to occur in a 24×7 environment, therefore, working extended hours, holidays, or varied hours may be required.

Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life. Being part of the University at Buffalo community.

The University at Buffalo is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with a disability.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with three (3) years of experience in a computer/technical field OR master's degree with one (1) year of experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States by their start date. The University at Buffalo does not guarantee that it will sponsor, support, or otherwise assist with obtaining work authorization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with windows system administration
• Experience supporting the following technologies: Azure Cloud infrastructure design and management
• Active Directory
• MS Entra ID
• PKI
• Microsoft 365 platform and services including email
• VMWare
• HyperV
• Compute hardware support including HPE servers
• Listserv
• VEEAM backup

Salary Range

$80,000 - $90,000

Special Instructions Summary

Is a background check required for this posting? No

Contact Information

Contact's Name: Christina Candlena

Contact's Pronouns:

Contact's Title: Assistant Director, EIS

Contact's Email: [e-mail]

Contact's Phone: [phone]

Posting Dates

Posted: 08/19/2026

Deadline for Applicants:

Date to be filled: 10/08/2026