Systems Administrator II

Posting Details

Position Information


Fiscal Year
2026-2027


Position Title
Systems Administrator II


Classification Title
Senior Programmer-Analyst


Department
Enterprise Infrastructure Services


Posting Number
P260184


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Employer
State


Bargaining Unit
08


Position Type
UUP Professional


Professional Appointment Term
Term


Salary Grade
SL4

Posting Detail Information


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 include:

• 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 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 and responsibilities listed above continue to occur in a 24x7 environment, therefore, working extended hours, holidays, or varied hours may be required.

Learn more:

• 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 .

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 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

Our University Community

Prodig+
No


Executive Position
No


Physical Demands

Driving Requirements
This position will never drive a university owned vehicle.


Salary Range
$80,000 - $90,000


Additional Salary Information

Job Type
Full-Time


Campus
As Assigned


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Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

Is a background check required for this posting?
No


Background Check Notification

Contact Information


Contact's Name
Christina Candlena


Contact's Pronouns

Contact's Title
Assistant Director, EIS


Contact's Email
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Contact's Phone
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Posting Dates


Posted
08/19/2026


Deadline for Internal Applicants
09/02/2026


Deadline for External Applicants
Open Until Filled


Date to be filled
10/08/2026

References


Number of References Required
3


Reference Cutoff Date

Instructions to Applicant


By providing the names and e-mail addresses of my references, I hereby authorize either Human Resources or the applicable hiring department to contact my references via e-mail to request a reference letter on my behalf.