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System Administrator or System Administrator II

New York State Energy Research
Albany, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 1/23/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/22/2025

New York is leading the nation in the fight on global climate change and the transition to a clean energy-powered economy. The Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (Climate Act) has created the most aggressive climate change goals in the nation and requires an ambitious agenda that blends proven catalysts with innovative approaches while operating across a broader energy arena that is rapidly evolving. New York State Energy Research & Development Authority (NYSERDA) is a driving force in realizing this agenda. NYSERDA works with stakeholders that span residents, business owners, developers, community leaders, local government officials, universities, utilities, investors, entrepreneurs, and more, to develop, invest, and foster conditions that :

  • Attract the private sector capital investment needed to expand New York's clean energy economy.
  • Overcome barriers to using clean energy at a large-scale in New York.
  • Enable New York's communities and residents to benefit equitably from energy efficiency and renewable energy.

Job Overview

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) seeks a qualified and highly motivated System Administrator / System Administrator II to join its Information Technology team. The successful candidate will be part of a highly nimble team of professionals dedicated to producing high quality project deliverables. The System Administrator plays a vital role in helping to execute and support the overall NYSERDA technical environment and be a contributor to ensuring a reputation as a customer-focused department. The successful candidate will blend a strong technical acumen with exceptional communication and negotiation skills to work with a wide array of users with varying technical skills. Occasional travel within NYS is required.

Primary Responsibilities

System Administrator :

  • Develop, support and maintain various IT infrastructure components including Windows Servers, Active Directory / Azure, and Office 365 Applications
  • Provide support for Azure Components within the environment
  • Assure that support & maintenance contracts for software and hardware are current
  • Assure that adequate system backups are maintained
  • Schedule & handle off-hours support and outages
  • Receive and respond to incoming requests regarding IT infrastructure problems
  • Support conference room meeting infrastructure
  • Work with server administrators at various cloud-based facilities to stand up new systems or resolve problems with existing systems
  • Monitor and maintain software patching tools and antivirus systems
  • Perform other responsibilities as assigned
  • Ability to demonstrate respect, equity and inclusive behavior and practices of a diverse workforce and community.
  • System Administrator II :

  • Provide expert technical advice and support to ServiceDesk and other Systems Administration team members
  • Develop, support and maintain various IT infrastructure components including Windows Servers, Active Directory / Azure, and Office 365 Applications
  • Provide leadership and primary support for Azure Components within the environment
  • Assure that support & maintenance contracts for software and hardware are current
  • Assure that adequate system backups are maintained, and disaster recovery plans are in place and tested
  • Schedule & handle off-hours support and outages
  • Receive and respond to incoming requests regarding IT infrastructure problems
  • Design and support conference room meeting infrastructure
  • Work with server administrators at various cloud-based facilities to stand up new systems or resolve problems with existing systems
  • Lead administration staff efforts for software patching and antivirus system support
  • Perform other responsibilities as assigned
  • Ability to demonstrate respect, equity and inclusive behavior and practices of a diverse workforce and community.
  • Minimum Qualifications

    System Administrator (Salary : $76,051-$105,255) :

  • A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or a related degree and 2 years of relevant experience
  • Strong technical knowledge, implementation and support experience with VMware Horizon and vSphere, Application Server and Database Server architecture
  • Strong technical knowledge, implementation and support experience with Microsoft Windows Server, Active Directory, Windows networking (DHCP, DNS)
  • Demonstrated problem-solving ability; an entrepreneurial edge, resourcefulness, adaptability, and an instinct for surfacing value and pragmatic solutions
  • Skill in managing multiple diverse activities simultaneously, delivering on commitments and operating with speed, accuracy and strong judgment
  • Puts the team first; a track record and natural predisposition toward investing in the success of colleagues
  • Relentless work ethic
  • Resolute integrity
  • System Administrator II (Salary : $90,931-$127,474) :

  • A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or a related degree and 5 years of relevant experience
  • Strong technical knowledge, implementation and support experience with Microsoft Windows Servers and Microsoft Azure SaaS resources.
  • Strong technical knowledge, implementation and support experience with Microsoft Windows Server, Active Directory, Windows networking (DHCP, DNS) and Microsoft Azure components.
  • Demonstrated problem-solving ability; an entrepreneurial edge, resourcefulness, adaptability, and an instinct for surfacing value and pragmatic solutions
  • Skill in managing multiple diverse activities simultaneously, delivering on commitments and operating with speed, accuracy and strong judgment
  • Puts the team first; a track record and natural predisposition toward investing in the success of colleagues
  • Relentless work ethic
  • Resolute integrity
  • Preferred Qualifications

    System Administrator :

  • A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or a related degree and 4 years of relevant experience
  • Prior production Systems Administrator experience
  • A strong knowledge of IP networking principles
  • Experience in Microsoft Azure
  • Experience with Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop environments
  • System Administrator II :

  • A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or a related degree and 7 years of relevant experience
  • Strong prior experience as a production Systems Administrator
  • A strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure and Office 365 Administration
  • Strong experience in Microsoft Azure
  • Strong experience with Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop environments
  • Please submit two files, one for your cover letter and another for a resume.

    Please note that during the application process, you may be prompted to opt-in to Artificial Intelligence ("AI") scoring. This is an automatic request in the ADP system but is not a feature that isused by NYSERDA in its recruiting and hiring process. Your response will have no impact on your application to NYSERDA.

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