Systems Administrator II

University at Buffalo

$80K — $90K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 3 years in a computer/technical field or Master's with 1 year of experience, or equivalent education/experience
  • Experience in Windows system administration
  • Familiarity with Azure Cloud infrastructure and management
  • Knowledge of Active Directory and MS Entra ID
  • Experience in hardware support including HPE servers

Responsibilities

  • Provide IT system support for on-premises and cloud environments
  • Design and implement new IT infrastructure and systems
  • Communicate effectively with team members and university constituents
  • Continuously enhance technical and professional skills
  • Collaborate with team members to meet departmental goals

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits prioritizing employee well-being
  • Opportunity to be part of the University at Buffalo community
Full Job Description
Posting Details

Position Information

Fiscal Year


Position Title
Systems Administrator II

Classification Title
Senior Programmer-Analyst

Department
Enterprise Infrastructure Services

Posting Number
P260184

Posting Link
https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/63910

Employer
State

Bargaining Unit
08

Position Type
UUP Professional

Professional Appointment Term
Term

Salary Grade
SL4

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

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:

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.


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

Posting Alerts

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
[email protected]

Contact's Phone
716-645-5188

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.

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