Binghamton University
Virtual Systems Analyst
Binghamton University, Binghamton, New York, United States, 13903
Location: Binghamton, NY Category: Professional Posted On: Mon Jul 22 2024 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.
Job 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 (https://www.binghamton.edu/diversity-equity-inclusion/policies-and-procedures/title-ix-.html) .
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.
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.
Job 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 (https://www.binghamton.edu/diversity-equity-inclusion/policies-and-procedures/title-ix-.html) .
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.