Senior Network & Systems Engineer

Company: Siena College
Location: Albany
Posted on: February 3, 2025

Job Description:

Company Description:

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Located in Loudonville, New York - just 10 minutes from the state capital of Albany - Siena empowers more than 3,400 students each year through a transformative journey we call the Education for a Lifetime. All members of the Siena College community work together to advance the College's mission to graduate Saints intent on making the world more just, peaceful, and humane. The Franciscan tradition, upon which Siena was founded, permeates throughout campus life. All community members are valued for their unique worth and recognized for their specific contributions toward the greater good. That spirit of belonging and respect reverberates across our 174-acre campus, which is ranked among the 50 most beautiful college campuses in the country by Cond-- Nast.

Siena is leading the way in Catholic, liberal arts education, and the national rankings help tell our story. Siena ranks number one in New York for job placement; top 10 among all Catholic colleges in the country; and among the top three percent of all institutions in the U.S according to the Wall Street Journal. It has always been our community of dedicated and passionate Saints who make this campus a coveted destination to work, live, and learn. We hope you'll consider joining us.

Job Description:

The primary purpose of the Senior Network & Systems Engineer is to ensure the stability, reliability, and optimal performance of the information technology infrastructure. This involves managing, configuring and maintaining servers, networks, and systems, implementing security measures, troubleshooting issues, and recommending IT strategies to support business goals. The position will be responsible for log analysis to identify issues, vulnerabilities, and security threats and to research and recommend viable mitigation strategies. As part of that responsibility the position will also implement automated monitoring systems and alerts to ensure system integrity. Responsible for managing Linux and Windows server operating systems that support Siena's IT infrastructure, as well as network equipment and operating systems that sustain the network infrastructure.

Duties include network security, access control, software engineering, provisioning, operations, support, maintenance, and technical research to drive continuous innovation. Additionally, the Senior Network and Systems Engineer oversees project management for network and system initiatives, coordinating with multiple team members and collaborating with personnel across ITS and other departments.

Annual Salary Range: $70,000.00 to $85,000.00

*The hiring salary above represents the College's good faith estimate at the time of posting in compliance with the Albany County Salary Transparency Law.



Job Requirements:

Bachelor's degree required
3 or more years experience
Cybersecurity awareness and cyber forensic skills
Understanding of TCP/IP networking.
Understanding of server and network operating systems, particularly MS Windows and Linux, Active Directory, and computer architecture.
Strong programming skills, especially in scripting languages such as Perl, Bash, PowerShell, or PHP.
Proficient in log analysis digital forensics to identify issues, address security concerns, and verify proper system functionality.
WiFi design and troubleshooting skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
A background screening will be required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree preferred

Additional Information:

Benefits:

Siena College offers a generous benefit package to eligible full-time employees. The benefit package currently includes a retirement plan contribution equal to 10% of an eligible participant's compensation (as defined under the plan) after meeting the plan's eligibility requirements, and tuition reimbursement and exchange opportunities for eligible employees, spouses, and dependents. Eligible college employees currently enjoy a work schedule that includes half-day Fridays in the summer and an expansive holiday schedule, including up to two weeks off during winter break. Other perks currently include complimentary breakfast Thursdays in the dining hall, access to College community lectures and productions, complimentary College gym and library memberships, discounted and complimentary tickets to Siena Division I sporting events, and more. Opportunities for remote work may be available as well. Siena cares for and values each member of its workforce and actively supports upward mobility. We are a community of Siena Saints, and as we often say, the world needs more Saints.

*Eligibility for individual employee benefits is determined at the time of hire and is subject to the terms and condition of the individual benefit.

Siena College is a Franciscan and Catholic institution and expects members of its community to be knowledgeable about its mission and to make a positive contribution to that mission.

Siena College is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application Instructions

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