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About Buffalo State
Buffalo State is one of the largest comprehensive schools in the State University of New York system. As a civically minded, urban-engaged campus community located in the city's cultural corridor, Buffalo State prides itself as having smaller learning environments coupled with larger university opportunities. Boasting a diverse and inclusive campus, Buffalo State is committed to the intellectual, personal, and professional growth of its students, faculty, staff, and alumni. The school's mission is to deliver a broad array of high-quality and distinctive academic programs infused with diversity, creativity, and hands-on learning opportunities for hardworking students who seek a personalized and affordable education that engages their minds and advances their careers. Buffalo State is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, service, scholarship, creative activity, and cultural enrichment. With degree programs in education, the arts, science, arts and humanities, and professional studies, each year over 6,000 students choose Buffalo State. Buffalo State welcomes applicants who are committed to helping us fulfill our mission.
Faculty/Professional
Professional
Department
Information Technology Exchange Center
Local Title
Network Administrator
Budget Title
Senior Programmer/Analyst
Rank
SL-4
Line Number
23519, 27076, 28820, 28825, 28836
Salary Range
$64,474 -$123,263; Competitive based on experience.
FTE
Full-Time
Negotiating Unit
UUP
FLSA
Exempt
Department Website
https://www.itec.suny.edu
Brief Job Description
This position is for a support analyst with a strong focus on Networking (on-premises and cloud). Responsibilities include system administration for network-based operating systems, coordination and handling of technical support problems for member campuses, as well as monitoring, administering and troubleshooting network operating systems and connecting infrastructure. Troubleshoot the equipment performance and the health of remote and internal campus systems. Participate in conversations regarding critical situations with ITEC's senior management. Assist member campuses with network issues and with the planning and implementation of installations and upgrades. Investigate and evaluate software which promises to be useful to the SUNY support community. Support senior management level staff in determining system requirements and capabilities, as well as appropriate hardware and software configurations. Provide direction in the on-going process of support for member campuses.
Please see https://www.itec.suny.edu/itec-vacancies for more information.
The location for this position is in Buffalo, NY. An office location at a New York State or SUNY Institution may be possible.
Multiple selections may be made from this posting.
Required Qualifications

1. A bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems, or a related field
2. Relevant work experience
3. Experience designing, deploying, and managing enterprise networks (physical and virtualized devices, including switches, firewalls, and routers)
4. Working knowledge of how services within Linux, Windows, or Hypervisors are expected to utilize the network
5. Good presentation skills, interpersonal skills, written and communication skills
6. Available to work various shifts to assist with providing 24 x 7 support

Preferred Qualifications

1. Enterprise networking experience, including the design, deployment, and support of Wireless, LAN, and WAN environments, with knowledge of BGP and complex routing architectures.
2. Hands-on experience with networking and security platforms, such as Cisco, Dell, Fortinet, F5, Aruba, and major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP, or OCI).
3. Experience with advanced network security technologies, including NextGen firewalls, load balancers, VPNs, ZTNA, SIEM, vulnerability scanning, network access control, and SSL certificate management.
4. System administration and troubleshooting experience across Windows, Linux and Network operating system environments in professional or enterprise settings, including programming experience to help with automation activities.
5. Knowledge of virtualized, software-defined, and data center networking technologies, including VMware NSX, cloud networking, and physical-layer components such as fiber optics, SFPs, and storage networking protocols.
6. Familiarity with IT service management and operational frameworks, including working with ITIL-aligned ITSM/ITOM tools, preferably within an educational environment.
7. Background in security-focused training and operating within a security program.

Anticipated Date of Hire
09/01/2026
Priority Review Date
Application Deadline Date
07/12/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicant
Contact Person
Contact Email
Contact Fax
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://jobs.buffalostate.edu/postings/8180
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Buffalo State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution that subscribes to all federal, state, and SUNY legal requirements and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, sex, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status (Nondiscrimination Notice). Any violation of this policy should be reported to the Equity and Diversity Office, Cleveland Hall 204, (716) 878-6210. Buffalo State is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. If you have any questions, please contact Jamie Warnes at warnesje@buffalostate.edu or call (716) 878-4822.
Background Investigation Statement
All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background investigation. Our Pre-Employment Background Screening Policy is available at http://hr.buffalostate.edu/pre-employment-background-screening.
Clery Statement
Applicants interested in positions may access the Annual Security Report (ASR) for SUNY Buffalo State at http://police.buffalostate.edu. The ASR contains information on campus security policies and certain campus crime statistics. Crime statistics are reported in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Applicants may request a hard copy of the ASR by contacting the SUNY Buffalo State University Police Department at (716) 878-6333.
New York State Executive Order 161
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 Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov. Further restrictions on using salary information in the hiring process appear in Labor Law §194-a.