Supervising Programmer/Analyst

This position is for a system analyst with a strong focus on cloud architecture design, implementation, administration, and integration across public cloud and on-premises environments. The role partners with cross-functional teams to drive cloud adoption, optimize infrastructure, and align solutions with business goals. Responsibilities include designing end-to-end cloud solutions, leading cloud migration initiatives, and establishing cloud governance, security, compliance, and Cloud Center of Excellence practices. The position also provides system administration and technical support across Linux, Windows, network, and hypervisor platforms for member campuses. Additionally, the role offers technical leadership, mentorship, and training while supporting senior management in system planning and standards development. Team Lead supervisory duties and support of senior management in system planning and decision-making are also required. Please see https://www.itec.suny.edu/itec-vacancies for more information., + Buffalo State website

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2. • All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background investigation. The college's Pre-Employment Background Screening Policy is available at http://hr.buffalostate.edu/pre-employment-background-screening. Prior to an offer of employment, an applicant will be required to sign an authorization release form, allowing Buffalo State to conduct a background investigation. Failure of an applicant to sign the authorization release form will disqualify an applicant from further consideration for appointment.

• I agree to comply with the college's policy.
• I do not agree to comply with the college's policy. (Note, this selection will disqualify you from further consideration for appointment.)

3. • Do you have technical support experience?

• Yes
• No

4. • Do you have experience supervising a team?

• Yes
• No

5. • Do you have a bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems, or a related field, and relevant work experience?

• Yes
• No

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

1. Resume / Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter
3. Names and Contact Information for 3 Professional References

Optional Documents

1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems or a related field.
2. Progressive relevant professional work experience, with significant hands-on experience in Information Technology.
3. Experience designing, implementing, and operating cloud environments using AWS, Azure, or other public cloud providers, along with operating system deployment and administration.
4. Proven experience in network design, deployment, administration, and operations, as well as general systems operations and support.
5. Technical support experience with the ability to work various shifts to support a 24×7 operational environment.
6. Strong presentation, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
7. Experience supervising a team.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Cloud & Hybrid Infrastructure: Experience with core and non-core cloud services across major providers (Azure, AWS, GCP, Oracle), including compute, storage, networking, identity, security, Azure Virtual Desktop, Azure Arc, and hybrid connectivity.
2. Enterprise & WAN Networking: Proven experience deploying and managing enterprise networks (firewalls, routers, switches, ACLs) and wide-area networks using BGP.
3. Hybrid Connectivity & Traffic Management: Familiarity with load balancers, DNS, VPNs, Azure ExpressRoute, AWS Direct Connect, and hybrid networking architectures.
4. Security & Compliance Architecture: Ability to design and operate secure environments using IAM, encryption (at rest/in transit), threat detection platforms, compliance frameworks (ISO, SOC2, HIPAA), and participation in formal security programs.
5. Systems & Platform Administration: Strong working knowledge of Windows services (IIS, Active Directory, DNS) and UNIX/Linux services (web, mail, SSH, NFS), including virtualization platforms such as ESXi, Hyper-V, and Azure Local.
6. Automation, IaC & VMware Ecosystem: Experience with infrastructure automation and IaC tools (Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell, Bash, PowerCLI, cloud-native automation) and professional deployment/management of VMware products (Horizon, Workspace ONE, vRealize suite).
7. IT Service Management & Education Experience: Demonstrated experience with ITIL and ITSM/ITOM frameworks and tools, with prior work experience in an educational environment.

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 Cloud Architect Analyst Team Lead