Senior Systems Analyst (Multiple positions)

Title: Senior Systems Analyst (Multiple positions)

Executive Area: Information Technologies

College/School/MBU: Information Technology

Department: IT Administration

Work
Location: Amherst

Schedule: Full time

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Job
Summary

The Senior IT Systems Analyst consults with end users, researchers and other stakeholders and conducts technical
analysis of systems and network communications to design, build, configure, implement, test and maintain systems. Monitors and manages
Windows/Linux systems and oversees administration and integration with other campus services.

Essential
Functions

Analyzes application workflows to identify potential points of failure, especially those with critical
impacts.

Ensures appropriate application availability, manageability, scalability and security by designing,

Assist and train
users to elevate the department’s ability to automate processes, integrate applications, and utilize the latest technology to increase
efficiency with the use of ETL Tools (such as FME or Boomi) and scripting (such as SQL).

Works on multiple projects as a project
leader to research, propose and implement strategies in the implementation, migration and upgrading of complex enterprise applications
following a centralized enterprise model, including facilitating the configuration of networks and firewalls, migration of users and
computers to new applications, migration of applications to centrally supported Microsoft SQL server database cluster, and migration of file
server data.

Analyzes application dependencies and develop and execute plans to migrate applications to new infrastructure such as
virtual environments (VMware) and authentication systems (Active Directory, Azure, etc.).

Serves as primary applications resource for
support technicians for complex problems and issues including configuring environments in which to test application compatibility and
configurations and then developing a process to be used by staff to resolve issues.

Keeps current with established and emerging
computing technologies and techniques in order to recommend and utilize improvements to application manageability.

Operates a
University owned vehicle for travel to assigned locations.

Other Functions

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree and 4 years of experience in a broad range of computer technologies. An
equivalent combination of education and experience (8 years total) will also be considered.

Expertise in a broad array of computing
platforms and/or systems within a distributed computing environment, including, but not limited to: Windows and/or Linux system
administration; workstation or server software/applications; physical and virtual guest server operating systems.

Must have practical
experience with scripting languages such as PowerShell.

Must have experience working with TCP/IP networking and an understanding of
network firewalls.

Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships with
co-workers and with a broad range of clients; ability to work well in a leadership role with peers.

Demonstrated ability to work
effectively, in a highly organized manner, paying close attention to detail, accountability and reliability in meeting project deadlines and
requirements.

Excellent oral and written communications skills, especially as consultation and accurate communication with
non-technical individuals on technical matters are a requirement for t
his staff member. Willingness to take on new and challenging tasks
as they arise.

Ability to pass Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) background check.

Valid Driver’s License.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related area.

Experience with Microsoft
Active Directory Group Policies, managing layer 2 and layer 3 switches, Microsoft SQL or Oracle databases and other operating systems such
as Linux.

Working Conditions

Work is primarily performed in an indoor university environment and involves
lifting and transporting materials or equipment and general physical activity, including prolonged standing, walking, or assuming low
postures.

Work Schedule and Work Arrangement

Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm (37.5 hours per week).

Salary Information

Pay Grade: PSSAP Grade 28

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Special Instructions for Applicants

Along with application, please
submit a resume. References will be checked at the finalist stage, please be prepared to provide contact information for three (3)
professional references.

This position will remain open for the time period required by any applicable collective bargaining
agreement and will continue until a suitable candidate pool is identified. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply
early.

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