System Administrator HV-NTPI-9842

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.

Department: Instructional and Information Technology

System Administrator
HV-NTPI-9842

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 be either a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident of 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 with experience administering multiple servers operating systems and application software for specific operations departmental support and mission-critical purposes OR Associates degree in Computer Science or related field from an accredited college or university and one (1) year administering multiple servers operating systems and application software for specific operations departmental support and mission-critical purposes OR three (3) years administering multiple servers operating systems and application software for specific operations departmental support and mission-critical purposes.

Proven strong system administration skills.

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

Demonstrable knowledge of large-scale systems of storage (SAN NAS CIFS NFS iSCSI etc.) and virtualization (VMware).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience with Active Directory GPO NetApp SAML2 PDQ MDT and Microsoft Technologies including Azure.

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES: The System Administrator reports to the Managing Senior Systems Engineer and performs the following duties:
Provides advanced system administration analysis design and programming functions for all server and workstation systems under their immediate purview.
Provides advanced application and communications software programming functions for all server and workstation systems under their immediate purview.
Provides advanced programming and scripting for all server and workstation systems under their immediate purview.
Provides advanced planning implementation and support for the operating system and other software upgrades authentication services backup retention and recovery procedures open-source and commercial software integration and industry standards to enhance enterprise-wide functionality for server and workstation systems under their immediate purview.
Provides advanced planning implementation and support for securing enterprise networks and large-scale server and workstation systems under their immediate purview.
Provides comprehensive technical documentation for server and workstation production environments under their immediate purview.
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 under their immediate purview.
Research and recommend 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 upgrade of installed communications hardware and software and implementation of network security hardware software and procedures.
Provides consultative support on server and workstation technology issues to other departmental and 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 $60000-$65000.

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 February 23 2026.

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.

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