Systems Engineer HV-NTPI-9791

Founded in 1953 Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) located in scenic Upstate NY is a multi-campus College with locations in Troy and Malta New York. HVCC offers more than 80 degree and certificate programs in three schools: Business and Liberal Arts; Health Sciences; and Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM). Hudson Valley is one of 30 community colleges in the State University of New York (SUNY) system and serves nearly 9000 students each year. The college is a recognized leader in career and transfer preparation workforce training initiatives distance learning and service to a diverse population of students. Hudson Valley has an extension center in Malta NY known as HVCC North and sponsors the Capital District Educational Opportunity Center in Troy NY. With more than 80000 alumni and nearly 1000 employees the college is a catalyst for educational opportunity and economic development in the Capital Region of New York State.

Hudson Valley seeks experienced dynamic capable creative and caring individuals who would like to join our team and continue to build on decades of successful service to our community.

Systems Engineer
HV-NTPI-9791

In order to be considered an applicant for this position you must meet the minimum qualifications as stated in this announcement. HVCC does not support Visas. Applicants must currently hold an unrestricted employment authorization to work in the United States and appointment will be contingent upon completion of a background check.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field from an accredited college or university and one (1) year experience implementing large scale systems of virtualization storage and network integrations in a supportive and/or co-managed role OR Associates degree in Computer Science or related field from an accredited college or university and three (3) years experience implementing large scale systems of virtualization storage and network integrations in a supportive and/or co-managed role OR five (5) years with experience implementing large scale systems of virtualization storage and network integrations in a supportive and/or co-managed role.

Demonstrable experience with large scale systems of storage (SAN NAS CIFS NFS iSCSI etc.) and virtualization (VMware Citrix).

Demonstrable experience with Linux (Ubuntu RedHat) and Windows Server () above the basic system administration level.

Experience with using tools like Wireshark to diagnose protocol issues and identify causes of non-hardware communication failure.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience with NetApp Citrix DeepFreeze Cloud ADFS CAS SAML2 DigitalOcean Azure.

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES : The Systems Engineer reports to the Managing Senior Systems Engineer and/or Senior Systems Engineers and/or their designee and performs the following duties:

Assists the Senior Systems Engineers with all hardware and software acquisition for data centers and critical infrastructure:
o NetApp storage
o Cisco converged architecture
o VMware
o Citrix
Serve as backup support for all SSO components to ensure access management of college services. (ADFS and CAS)
Performs all monitoring assessing and sizing of infrastructure.
Assists the Senior Systems Engineers with threat assessment regarding CVEs and vendor patch releases.
Assists the Senior Systems Engineers with installation configuration programming and support of college-adopted microcomputer operating systems server operating systems microcomputer and server application software and web deployment software in a large server environment to address the needs and requirements of students faculty and staff for items shown by but not limited to the following list:
o Responsible for maintenance and security of operating system software application software web deployment software data integrity user accounts virtual environments.
o Implementation of open source and commercially available software for both on-premises and cloud environments.
o Security assessments performance monitoring and load balancing.
o Works collaboratively with the infrastructure support staff for maintenance problem resolution and upgrade of installed college-adopted microcomputer server and web deployment software.
o Provides consultative support on microcomputers server and web deployment information technology issues to other departmental staff.
o Co-maintain the ACE VDI classroom virtual Windows 10 image (or any other image necessary both in Citrix and VMware).
Provides advanced system administration analysis design and programming functions for all server and workstation systems.
Provides advanced application and communications software programming functions for all server and workstation systems.
Provides advanced programming scripting for all server and workstation systems.
Provides advanced planning implementation and support for operating system and other software upgrades for authentication services for backup retention and recovery procedures for open-source and commercial software integration and for industry standards to enhance enterprise-wide functionality for server and workstation systems.
Provides advanced planning implementation and support for securing enterprise networks and large-scale server and workstation systems.
Provides comprehensive technical documentation for server and workstation production environments.
Provides liaison with vendors for all server and workstation systems for maintenance problem resolution and upgrades of installed hardware and operating system application and communications software.
Research and recommends hardware and software for server and workstation products for individual departmental and institutional use.
Works collaboratively with the network infrastructure support staff for maintenance problem resolution and upgrade of installed communications hardware and software and for implementation of network security hardware software and procedures.
Provides consultative support on server and workstation technology issues to other departmental and other college staff.
Maintains up-to-date knowledge and skills with current server and workstation technology systems.
Performs related duties as assigned.

This is a 12-month Full-Time position with a salary range of $70000-$75000.

Hudson Valley offers a full benefit package including Health Insurance Dental and Eye Insurance Retirement employee and employees spouse and children free tuition waivers. HVCC also has a generous leave policy. If youre employed by a government or not-for-profit organization you might be eligible for the PSLF Program. The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans

To apply please visit and complete the online application before the close date of November 30 2025.

Hudson Valley provides educational access to a diverse community of traditional and non-traditional learners in an environment that fosters lifelong learning and freedom of inquiry and expression. Hudson Valley values equity inclusion and dignity for all.

Women minorities veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Bi-lingual applicants strongly encouraged to apply.

Hudson Valley Community College is an Affirmative Action/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.