Virtual Systems Analyst
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Category:: Professional
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Department:: Information Technology Services
Locations:: Binghamton, NY
Posted:: Jul 22, 2024
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Full-time
Ref. No.:: 49950
Position ID:: 178621

About Binghamton University:

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, exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000+ students. The high-achieving Binghamton student body also represents a great diversity of life 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.

We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and in keeping with this commitment, we welcome all to apply, including veterans and persons with disabilities.

Job Description:

Budget Title: Lead Programmer/Analyst (SL-3)

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Binghamton University is looking for a Virtual Systems Analyst to administer and manage the Virtual infrastructure for the University. The Virtual Systems Analyst is a part of the Enterprise Systems group and reports to the Virtual Systems Manager. The Enterprise Systems group is responsible for the University systems infrastructure and the development and support of many of the Universities' teaching, learning, research, and business systems. The Systems team identifies and builds solutions that are reliable, scalable, and based on proven technologies by vendors such as VMWare, Dell, Microsoft, Oracle and many others. The successful candidate will work on a team and be responsible for all aspects of the Universities' virtual systems infrastructure and storage systems. This includes installation, backup, tuning, maintenance, and change management of the platform. Projects may be independent or developed as part of a larger team.

In addition, the Virtual Systems Analyst will:

• Advance the virtualization infrastructure through multiple product lifecycle environments, keeping the system current, patched, and up to date as necessary and/or directed.
• Maintain the University's storage infrastructure and deploy storage as requested.
• Maintain DR and backup solutions and ensure schedules are completed for all virtual machines.
• Assist in architecting, designing, and supporting the Binghamton University cloud and infrastructure strategy.
• Investigate new products and technologies that can enhance the performance and stability of the virtual infrastructure.
• Implement continuous operations and disaster recovery strategies for this environment including potential cloud strategies as they are developed.
• Assist in developing business analytics to allow for deeper insight into the performance of the virtual infrastructure.
• Maintain the Universities' virtual desktop infrastructure.
• Maintain and enhance documentation for best practices for server infrastructure, virtualization, and cloud computing environments.
• Independently analyze, solve, and correct issues, providing problem resolution end-to-end.
• Work in a team setting and provide a positive working environment.

This position will be eligible for a partial/limited hybrid work location under the NYS, Binghamton University, and ITS approved remote work location agreements.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems/Sciences (or a related field) OR an Associate's Degree in a related field with two years of proven work in a virtualization environment
• Experience in server administration, including security and patching
• Experience documenting new and existing processes as well as updating existing documentation when changes are necessary
• Experience in network protocols, IP addressing, and basic switching
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong analytical skills, and ability to deal with ambiguity in a changing business environment

Preferred:

• Experience working in a higher education or research environment is a plus
• Experience with VSphere, VMware VDI, DR, backup, and storage technologies
• Formal VMWare training or certification is a plus
• Experience with Linux operating systems

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Additional Information:

Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials.

Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus.

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

Payroll information can be found on our website https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/payroll/

Cover letters may be addressed "To the Search Committee."

Postings active on the website, accept applications until closure.

For information on the Dual Career Program, please visit:
https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/prospective/dual-career/index.html

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

As required by Title IX and its implementing regulations Binghamton University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational programs and activities which it operates. This requirement extends to employment and admission. Inquiries about sex discrimination may be directed to the University Title IX Coordinator or directly to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR). Contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and OCR, as well as the University's complete Non-Discrimination Notice may be found here.

Binghamton University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact: Ada Robinson-Perez, ADA Coordinator email: arobins@binghamton.edu or 607-777-3660.

Application Instructions:

All applicants must apply via Interview Exchange: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=178621

Deadline for Internal Applicants: August 7, 2024

Deadline for External Applicants: Open until filled

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled.

Please submit:

1. Resume,
2. Cover letter, and
3. Contact information for three professional references

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