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 [email protected].

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

CAMPUS SAFETY REPORT

The
Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions,
without exception, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the
College’s crime statistics for the past three years; and the availability regarding the College’s current campus security policies. SUNY
Schenectady County Community College’s Annual Security Report is available here.

SUNY Schenectady is an Equal Opportunity
Employer. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United Stated
and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.