Enterprise Systems Administrator

The Enterprise Systems Administrator is a member of a technical team responsible for the development and advancement of Binghamton University’s enterprise systems in the Information Technology Services Department. This position will report to the Associate Director of Enterprise Systems as a member of this team.

Responsible for the University systems infrastructure, this group identifies and builds solutions that are reliable, scalable, and based on proven technologies by vendors such as Microsoft, VMware, Oracle, RedHat and many others.

The Systems Administrator responsibilities include installing, configuring, and/or maintaining servers primarily in the University’s Windows environment as well as resolving tickets.

Areas of responsibility may include:

• O365 / Azure cloud Administration
• Fileserver management
• Database Administration (SQL)
• General systems maintenance
• Performance monitoring

The successful candidate will:

• Work on a team that is responsible for providing support and guidance to the University’s functional areas and end users including students, faculty, researchers, and staff
• Develop processes and workflows to work with the ticket management system and improve efficiency
• Assist in maintaining documentation of system architecture, configuration management, and a change-log as part of a team-player mentality

The ideal candidate will have experience with Windows domain tools and PowerShell scripting.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems/Sciences, or a related field -OR- an Associate’s Degree in a related field and 2 years of Systems Administration
• Experience with Windows and/or Linux systems management, Bash and/or PowerShell scripting
• Communication and documentation skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience working in a large complex organization
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Evidence of effective interpersonal skills and customer service orientation to coordinate, manage, and consult with individuals from all levels

Preferred:

• Two or more years relevant systems administration experience
• Demonstrated skills in software design, debugging, testing, and documentation
• Relevant experience integrating business systems and applications in a higher education environment
• Experience with Systems automation (WSUS, Azure, Ansible ect)
• Experience with database systems
• Experience building interfaces and integrations between disparate systems
• Experience with Linux and Shell scripting
• Ability to understand languages, tools, and frameworks such as C, Groovy/Grails, Java, PHP, PL/SQL, Python, XML, Eclipse, and/or SCCM
• Experience with AWS, Azure, or similar cloud infrastructure
• Experience with Apache and Tomcat
• Experience with applications used in Higher Education such as Ellucian Banner, ODS, MS SQL, Windows Domain structure, and Oracle software, Offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials

Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life - promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive.

Working at Binghamton University is more than about having a great job - it is about having the opportunity to flourish in an exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate Binghamton’s collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to excellence, education, innovation and civic engagement. Our diverse campus community contributes to our success.

Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty who value cutting-edge, and community-engaged research, teaching and service, exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000+ students. Our high-achieving student body represents diverse experiences from first-generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration, and community service.

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