"Cloud Systems Engineer"

Company Description

SUNY Schenectady County Community College (SUNY Schenectady) is one of the State University of New York's finest two-year colleges located in upstate New York's vibrant and growing Capital Region, with easy access to Boston, NYC, the Adirondack and Catskill Mountains, Montreal and scenic Hudson Valley, all of which are just a few hours away. SUNY Schenectady is a premier college that provides quality, comprehensive education for transfer, career, training, and workforce development in a student-centered environment, serving students from a wide range of backgrounds. The College offers more than 50 transfer and career programs in science, aviation, culinary, music, and liberal arts, and serves more than 5,000 students. We take pride in being an urban campus with a small town feel.

Job Description

SUNY Schenectady County Community College is seeking a Cloud Systems Engineer to join their Information Technology team. Reporting to the Chief Information Officer, the Cloud Systems Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the institution's hybrid cloud and on-premises infrastructure. This role combines expertise in cloud technologies, virtualization, identity management, and enterprise systems administration to ensure secure, reliable, and scalable IT services. The engineer will lead initiatives in Microsoft 365/Azure environments, VMware virtualization, and integrations with academic and administrative systems, while collaborating across teams to support institutional goals and compliance standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Cloud Services & Identity Management:

• 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.

Virtualization & Systems Administration:

• 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.

Infrastructure & Data Center Operations:

• Oversee datacenter hardware installation, configuration, and lifecycle management.
• Manage enterprise backup solutions and disaster recovery planning.
• Maintain third-party appliances and middleware systems.

Automation & Scripting:

• Develop PowerShell and shell scripts for automation and process improvements.
• Implement scheduled tasks and monitoring solutions for proactive system management.

Collaboration & Compliance:

• 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.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• 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 Qualifications:

• 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.

Special Information:

• VISA sponsorship is not available for this position
• Offers of employment will be conditional based on the successful completion of a background check and verification of official college transcripts

Additional Information:

Salary: $65,000

At SUNY Schenectady, salary is only one aspect of your compensation package.

Benefits and perks:

As a full-time team member, you will have access to a competitive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, professional growth, and work-life balance:

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.

Application Instructions:

Applications Due By: Applications accepted until position is filled.

If you need a disability-related accommodation to apply to this position, please contact the Human Resources Office at (518) 381-1218 or humanresources@sunysccc.edu.

Applicants must submit the following documents to be considered for this position:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Completed SUNY Schenectady Employment Application
• References: Please provide three professional references which include name, title, and contact information

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