SUNY Schenectady County Community College · 17 hours ago
Cloud Systems Engineer - SUNY Schenectady County Community College
Schenectady, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$65K/yr - $65K/yr
2+ years expSUNY Schenectady County Community College is seeking a Cloud Systems Engineer to join their Information Technology team. This role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining the institution's hybrid cloud and on-premises infrastructure, focusing on cloud technologies and virtualization to ensure secure and reliable IT services.
Higher Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Administer Microsoft 365 tenant, including Exchange Online, SharePoint, and Teams
Manage Azure AD/Entra ID, implement MFA/SSO, and enforce security policies
Integrate identity management solutions with Banner, LMS, and other academic systems
Maintain VMware environment: upgrades, cluster maintenance, patching, and VM deployment
Perform daily operations of enterprise servers in Windows and Linux environments
Support Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and hybrid configurations
Oversee datacenter hardware installation, configuration, and lifecycle management
Manage enterprise backup solutions and disaster recovery planning
Maintain third-party appliances and middleware systems
Develop PowerShell and shell scripts for automation and process improvements
Implement scheduled tasks and monitoring solutions for proactive system management
Work with Cybersecurity team to ensure adherence to NIST/CIS frameworks and FERPA/GDPR compliance
Document procedures and provide training to ITS staff
Offer Tier 2 support for technical teams and contribute to knowledge base resources
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field; OR an Associate's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and at least two years' equivalent experience
Proficiency with VMware, Windows Server, Linux, and Active Directory
Strong troubleshooting skills across virtualization, networking, and cloud identity systems
Excellent communication and documentation skills
Preferred
Certifications in Microsoft Azure, M365, or VMware
Experience managing Microsoft admin systems
Experience integrating Ellucian Banner, LMS, and CRM systems
Knowledge of PowerShell scripting and automation
Familiarity with ITIL/ITSM frameworks and enterprise backup solutions
Prior experience in higher education IT environments
Benefits
Comprehensive Health Coverage - Medical, dental, and vision plans to ensure the well-being of you and your family.
Flexible Retirement Plans - Options to select the retirement system that best aligns with your goals, plus access to a deferred compensation plan to enhance your long-term savings.
Generous Time Off - Ample vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays, plus a paid college closure between Christmas and New Year's Day.
Professional Growth & Development - Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement through a variety of professional development programs.
Family-Friendly Support - Access to on-site childcare providers (subject to availability) to help ease the demands of balancing work and family life.
Wellness Initiatives - Discounted YMCA memberships and participation in wellness events to promote physical and mental health.
Company
SUNY Schenectady County Community College
Founded in 1969, SUNY Schenectady County Community College (SUNY Schenectady) is one of 30 community colleges in the State University of New York system, the largest comprehensive university system in the United States.
201-500 employees
Funding
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