Network, Infrastructure, and Security Administrator

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Troy, NY Posted:

Jun 16, 2026

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Open Until Filled Type:

Exempt Position ID:

201611

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Russell Sage College is a dynamic, comprehensive college which serves traditional students and working professionals who pursue bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees on campuses in Troy and Albany, NY. Many online programs are also offered. Creating one of the region's largest private higher education institutions with the broadest catalog of programs in the health professions and strong programs in education, business, criminal justice, the sciences, pre-med, pre-health, and arts and humanities, Russell Sage College and Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS) plan to merge. Russell Sage and ACPHS will collaborate over the next several years to create a plan to merge their academic portfolios and develop a facilities and people strategy, addressing workforce needs. Russell Sage College offers its faculty and staff the opportunity to make a difference every day

• in the lives of students and the future of our communities.

Job Description:

Job Summary:

The Network, Infrastructure and Security (NIS) Administrator at Russell Sage College will be part of a team that is responsible for all aspects of networking and systems administration on both RSC campuses. The person will also analyze and resolve end user hardware and software computer problems in a timely and accurate fashion, and provide end user training where required.

Proficiency:

A proficient administrator will possess the ability to troubleshoot both new and existing technologies spanning hardware, networks, operating systems, applications, and cloud/SaaS services, confidently resolving known issues while developing fresh solutions when confronted with problems outside their prior experience. Effective communication is a critical skill for an RSC NIS Administrator. A proficient administrator must be able to convey technical information in a clear and concise manner to a diverse audience including their peers, faculty, students, staff, and the public, tailoring their explanations to suit varying levels of technical understanding and ensuring that all parties are informed and supported.

Responsibilities:

Systems Infrastructure Container orchestration via Kubernetes/FluxCD GitOps, Docker & Compose Proxmox/KVM virtualization managed with OpenTofu CI/CD pipelines and automation using Jenkins, GitLab CI, Python, PowerShell, and Bash Reverse proxy management across Caddy, Cloudflare, and NGINX Linux and Windows server administration via Ansible & Puppet, including Active Directory, Group Policy, and Intune Supporting Network services across 2 campuses: Extreme Wireless Access points using ExtremeCloud IQ Extreme switches across Included in this is ACL, Policy, Routing, Port Access configuration. Extensive telephony system including

PBX, VOIP

gateways and VOIP to analog appliances Manage Security Cameras and Camera System. Constant internal Site Surveying, for improvements of the wireless with Heat Mapping. Monitoring the infrastructure using tools like, Zabbix, Librenms and Prometheus. Sage Security

• with tools like Cloudflare, Crowdsec & Wazuh. Managing Cloud Based Services Atlassian products including Jira, Service Desk and Confluence Azure cloud services, including Active Directory, Intune, Defender. Google Suite
• User Creation & Management and Google Suite Management Microsoft Cloud
• Including Azure, Entra and Office365 Non-Technical Requirements Help defining policies Writing documentation Provide new ideas to improve technology delivery at Sage Works with other Sage Departments to facilitate projects Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team The estimated salary range is $60,925
• $74,463 per year for 40 hours per week for 52 weeks.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate degree in computer science, data processing, or related field Three to five years of System/networking experience, or a combination of education and experience commensurate with the requirements of this position

Additional Information:

RSC offers a dynamic college environment and friendly work atmosphere. Visit our Employment Opportunities page for additional available job openings at RSC. Russell Sage College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, sexual orientation, military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, reproductive health decision making, criminal history, and any other legally protected characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In this regard, opportunities for advancement will be made available without bias. The College is also subject to state and federal laws, supports efforts to attract and retain fully qualified women and other minority group members for faculty and other positions. Russell Sage College will comply with the letter and intent of all State and Federal laws and applicable orders pursuant to Equal Employment Opportunity. Applications accepted until position is filled.

Reports to:

Director of

NIS/ CSO

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