<p>Job Description:</p> <p>Budget Title: Senior Programmer/Analyst</p> <p>Campus Title: Senior Network Administrator</p> <p>Unit: Computing and Network Services</p> <p>Professional Rank and Salary: SL-4 mid to high $70K DOQ</p> <p>Location: Syracuse</p> <p>Description of Duties:</p> <p>The State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) in Syracuse, NY invites qualified applications for the position of Senior System Developer. The Senior Network Administrator (Senior Programmer/Analyst) position at the College of Environmental Science and Forestry is a critical role within the Computing and Network Services unit. This position is designed to ensure the robust and efficient operation of the college's network infrastructure, which is essential for supporting the academic and administrative functions of the institution.</p> <p>The role offers a professional rank of SL-4 with a salary range in the mid-high 70's, depending on qualifications. The successful candidate will work closely with the CIO/Director of IT to maintain and enhance the campus's wired, wireless, and data center networks, contributing to the overall IT strategy and security posture of the college</p> <p>Primary Responsibilities</p> <p>Reporting to, and working with, the CIO/Director of IT, the Senior Network Administrator is responsible for the implementation, administration, and maintenance of network infrastructure and monitoring technologies, including all levels of the campus wired, wireless, and data center networks and supporting systems, and serving the needs of the College's faculty, staff, and students with third level service request support related to data communication, network connectivity, and various other IT systems. The Senior Network Administrator also assists in developing and maintaining ESF's disaster recovery plan and security policies/procedures, as required, maintains/monitors data closet/server space APC and EATON power equipment and environmental monitors, and assists with fulfilling campus obligations regarding hosted/local Ellucian Banner system components. This position also supports staff performing log analysis by implementing/maintaining network data acquisition technology.</p> <p>Requirements:</p> <p>Required Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree and three years' experience working with computing and network systems required. </li><li>Advanced technical experience and understanding of campus network switching/routing/firewalling, including configuration/deployment, administration, performance optimization/trouble-shooting, and multi-site management is required. </li><li>Experience troubleshooting, maintaining, and documenting physical network infrastructure is also required. </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Master's degree in an IT-related field. </li><li>Working knowledge in the areas Windows Server and Unix/Linux use/administration. </li><li>Experience setting up and maintaining VMWare infrastructure technologies </li><li>Knowledge of at least one major programming and scripting language. </li><li>Demonstrated experience with firewall administration and site-to-site VPN configuration across multiple firewall technologies including Fortinet, Cisco, and other. </li><li>Certifications in HPE-Aruba/Cisco or other networking, Microsoft, VMWare Data Center/Security infrastructure technologies. </li><li>Experience supporting multi-vendor, multi-platform data center and campus network infrastructure. </li><li>Experience with HPE/Aruba switching technologies. </li><li>Experience with HPE iMC network management platform. </li><li>Experience with Fortinet wireless technology configuration, maintenance, and management. </li><li>Experience with Aruba ClearPass policy manager. </li></ul> <p>Additional Information:</p> <p>In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act" institutions of higher education are required to prepare an annual report containing information on campus security policies and campus statistics. This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by SUNY-ESF; and on property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning sexual assault, and other matters. You can obtain a printed copy of this report by contacting SUNY-ESF University Police at 315-470-6667 or by accessing the following web site: https://www.esf.edu/safety/annual-security-reports.php</p> <p>Additional Information: 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.</p> <p>SUNY ESF is a Smoke and Tobacco Free campus and is dedicated to providing a healthy and safe environment for the entire campus. For more information you can visit our Tobacco and Smoke Free Policy at https://www.esf.edu/employees/policies/policy-smoking.php</p> <p>SUNY-ESF is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.</p> <p>Application Instructions:</p> <p>Application Procedure: Application materials are required to be submitted on-line at http://www.esf.edu/hr/. Please provide Cover Letter, Resume, and at least three employment references (we will not contact references without prior permission).</p> <p>Application Deadline: To ensure optimal consideration, all application materials must be received by June 1, 2025, although this position will remain open until filled.</p> <p>Internal Procedures: UUP-represented employees of ESF desiring consideration under the Advanced Internal Application Procedures should submit application materials online and notify the Office of Human Resources by May 16, 2025 that they would like early consideration.</p>