SaaS System Administrator

Required Qualifications (as evidenced by an attached resume):
Bachelor's Degree (foreign equivalent or higher). In lieu of degree, a combination of education and relevant experience totaling seven [7] full-time years may be considered. Three [3] years of full-time progressively responsible experience working with information systems. Experience with SaaS services (Google Apps, Office 365, Zoom, or other public/private cloud services). Experience with email administration. Experience with collaboration & communication systems. Experience in integrations must be demonstrated in application.

Preferred Qualifications\: 
Advanced degree (or Foreign Equivalent). Additional years of experience working in information systems. Experience with IT Service management, data center, server, and/or storage management. Experience with the Google Workspace Core Suite. Experience with host system environments. Knowledge of scripting languages like PowerShell, Python, Apps Script or similar languages. Project Management experience.

Brief Description of Duties:
This position is responsible for supporting SaaS users, troubleshooting issues, and staying updated on the latest SaaS technologies and best practices. Duties include configuration, implementation, management, and support of University wide systems such as\: Google Workspace, Office365, Zoom, & Qualtrics.

●     Platform Support & Integrations\:

○     Design, install, configure, administer, monitor, secure, and support all centrally provided SaaS services for communication & collaboration. Review and test release updates, validate changes, and collaborate with infrastructure. Detect unauthorized changes and facilitate resolution.  In the performance of all job duties, at all times be responsible for delivering optimal customer service, for protecting institutional data and privacy, and the excellent delivery of solutions and services by following divisional and University policies, procedures, and processes.

●     Customer Support and Product Ownership\:

○     Serve as technical subject matter expert for SaaS solutions, primary technical liaison with vendors, and primary contact for SaaS within IT. Maintain service in ITSM, provide ongoing support to end-users, and develop/document solutions.

●     Vendor Relationship Management\:

○     Stay updated on product roadmaps, work with vendor ticketing systems, and advocate for clients on product development, security, and accessibility.

●     Outreach\:

○     Disseminate information to the user community regarding service impact and new features.

●     Professional Development\:

○     Engage in professional development related to academic technology, learning theories, accessibility, and project management. Participate in professional associations/conferences.

●     Other duties and projects as assigned and appropriate to rank and area mission.

Special Notes:
This is a full-time appointment. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Minimum salary threshold must be met to maintain FLSA exemption.

SUNY implemented a hybrid telecommuting pilot program. This position has been approved to participate in the pilot, which allows for up to 5 remote days per pay period.

For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas. 

Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.

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