Network and Systems Administrator Paul Smith's College Paul Smiths, NY Status: Full-Time, Exempt
Department: Information Technology Description: Paul Smith's College seeks an exceptional, creative, and agile Network and Systems Administrator, responsible for managing, maintaining, and implementing all network- and systems-related technology on campus. Working closely with a team of IT professionals on a small college campus, the Network and Systems Administrator will be on the front lines of implementing; maintaining and improving essential IT services that help the Paul Smith's College community succeed. Essential Responsibilities: * Support the systems and network infrastructure such as servers, switches, firewall, wireless controllers, and access points. * Contribute to system/network design and implementation. * Assist the IT team with the implementation of new projects. * Develop scripts to help automate processes and assist campus initiatives. * Assist with escalated Help Desk Tickets. * Share on-call responsibility with the IT team. * Partner with the rest of the IT team to build and maintain the systems infrastructure on time and on budget. * Establish and maintain vendor relationships related to IT infrastructure to ensure efficient and sustainable use of college resources. Required Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of training and experience, as well as any applicable certifications. * 7+ years of experience in an IT-related field. * 3+ years as a Windows/Linux System Administrator and/or demonstrated ability. * 3+ years as a Network Administrator. * Backup monitoring and maintenance experience. * Experience with the following technologies: * Windows Server 2003, 2008, and 2012 * VMware vCenter and ESXi * CentOS, RHEL, or Ubuntu * iSCSI SAN * Microsoft Active Directory * Office 365 with DirSync * Microsoft SQL Server * Microsoft IIS * Apache HTTP Server * BIND DNS * SMTP * Cisco and HP Switches * Dell SonicWALL NSA an SRA appliances * Dell AppAssure Backup * Roxio Retrospect Backup * Ability to design, lead, and see projects through from inception to completion. * Experience training junior members in technology. * Excellent communication skills, ability to correspond clearly and in a timely manner * Excellent research skills as well as strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills and a desire to work with faculty, staff, and students. * Ability to set goals, understand and follow directions, meet deadlines, keep accurate records, plan ahead, and anticipate problems. * Ability to work both independently and as an integral member of a team. * Ability to remain calm during difficult situations, cope with pressure, and work with frequent interruptions. * Ability to assess, prioritize, and manage tasks with appropriate attention to detail. * Ability to work some evenings and weekends and to travel when necessary. Desired Technical Qualifications: * Fluent in one or more programming languages (PHP, Visual Basic, Visual C++, etc.). * Fluent with one or more scripting languages (PowerShell, BASH, VBscript, etc.). * Experience with cloud technologies including SaaS, PaaS and IaaS architectures and how they integrate with on-campus infrastructure (storage, authentication, single sign on, etc.). To Apply: Applicants may submit a letter of intent, resume, and contact information for three professional references. Electronic submissions are strongly encouraged and should be sent in Word format to: Mailing address: Human Resources Generalist, Paul Smith's College, PO Box 265, Paul Smiths, NY 12970. (518) 327-6161. Paul Smith's College values diversity in the College community and seeks to assure equal opportunity through its continued Affirmative Action program. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V Contact Us Human Resources Phelps Smith Administration Building Rooms 002-003 Email (518) 327-6400 Hours: M-F, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/14583/ To post a new job please visit http://jobs.code4lib.org/