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UNIX Systems Administrator

Posting Details

Position Information

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
Posting Detail Information

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
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Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
Is a background check required for this posting? No
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Contact Information

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
Posting Dates

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
References

Number of References Required 1
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. 

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Do you have the ability to work in a 24x7 environment, therefore, working extended hours, holidays, or varied hours that may be required?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Do you require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B Visa Status)?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * Will you require sponsorship for employment any time in the future?
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * Please indicate your current employment affiliation with the University at Buffalo.
    • Faculty
    • Faculty Student Association (FSA)
    • Research Foundation Employee
    • State Classified
    • State Professional
    • UB Foundation
    • TA/GA
    • Student
    • No Current Employment Affiliation
  5. * How did you first hear about this employment opportunity?
    • AcademicKeys.com
    • CareerExposure.com
    • CareerWomen.com
    • Chronicle of Higher Education
    • DiversitySearch.com
    • GoogleJobs.com
    • HERCjobs.org
    • HigherEdJobs.com
    • IMDiversity.com
    • Indeed.com
    • LinkedIn.com
    • MBACareers.com
    • Conference
    • Personal Referral
    • UBJobs.buffalo.edu
    • Other

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume
Optional Documents