University at Buffalo

Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Position Title UNIX Systems Administrator Classification Title Senior Programmer-Analyst Department Enterprise Infrastructure Services Posting Number P240010 Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/47494 Employer State Position Type Professional Appointment Term Term Salary Grade SL4 Position Summary

The Unix Systems Administrators at UB are the architects behind the technological infrastructure that powers our institution’s cutting-edge services. With a blend of innovative technologies and their expertise in computing and information systems, they craft and sustain intricate enterprise-level UNIX, Linux and cloud services. This pivotal role directly contributes to UB’s standing as the premier public research university in New York, consistently ranked among the top 40 public universities in the nation.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide advanced systems support: Support and troubleshoot mission-critical enterprise Linux systems and cloud services, and ensure system security and compliance with regulations
• Design and implement complex systems and infrastructure: Develop mission-critical enterprise systems
• Solve complex systems and service problems: Develop unique approaches to complicated problems where diagnostic data is incomplete, absent, or contradictory, and where there may be no precedent or solution
• Provide customer support: Fulfill or deny service requests according to departmental policies and negotiate service provisioning with customers, stakeholders, and management
• Manage technical projects: Manage projects and provide expert consulting on technical initiatives, facilitate technical discussions among campus IT groups, and proactively assist in budget and service planning
• Work as part of a team: Participate in service teams providing support in a 24×7 environment; influence work priorities, technical decisions, and operating procedures at the team or project level

About UBIT: It is a great time to join UB Information Technology (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 & responsibilities listed above continue to occur in a 24×7 environment, therefore, working extended hours, holidays, or varied hours may be required.

Outstanding Benefits Package

Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. We support your growth and development through our career coaching and training department and we qualify as a public service loan forgiveness organization. Learn more about our benefit packages.

About The University at Buffalo:

The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 3 years of experience in a computer/technical field OR master’s degree with 1 year of experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Linux systems administration
• Experience with migration to and administration of cloud infrastructure & systems such as Azure

Physical Demands

N/A

Salary Range $80,000 - $95,000 Additional Salary Information Type Full-Time Campus North Campus Posting Alerts Special Instructions Summary Additional Information

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Is a background check required for this posting? No Background Check Notification Contact's Name Dan Deakin Contact's Pronouns Contact's Title Manager, Systems Software Contact's Email ddeakin@buffalo.edu Contact's Phone 716-645-5974 Posted 01/11/2024 Deadline for Internal Applicants 01/25/2024 Deadline for External Applicants Open Until Filled Date to be filled 03/14/2024 Number of References Required 1 Reference Cutoff Date Instructions to Applicant

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