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About Binghamton University:

Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life - promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive.

Working at Binghamton University is more than about having a great job - it is about having the opportunity to flourish in an exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate Binghamton's collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to excellence, education, innovation and civic engagement. Our diverse campus community contributes to our success.

Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty who value cutting-edge, and community-engaged research, teaching and service, exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000+ students. Our high-achieving student body represents diverse experiences from first-generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration, and community service.

We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and in keeping with this commitment, we welcome all to apply, including veterans and persons with disabilities.

Job Description:

Budget Title: Lead Programmer/Analyst (SL-3)

Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Responsibilities include:

• System Maintenance and Troubleshooting:
  • Be a go-to problem solver for physical security servers and systems, maintaining and resolving issues on a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux and Mac.
  • Conduct system installations and upgrades for both software and hardware, i.e. server installations, server OS installations and installation of software packages that manage door access, CCTV, etc.
  • Maintain system integrity through regular backups and updates to systems.
• Access Control:
  • Work with data feeds from multiple sources (student information system, HR system, ID card system) and implement business rules and logic within door access control systems based on attributes within the data.
  • Ensure that access levels are inherited efficiently and securely across the university.
• Mobile Credentialing:
  • Harness your technical prowess to lead the configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting as a mobile credentialing system is implemented.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to implement seamless and secure mobile access solutions for our campus community.
• Innovation and Emerging Technologies, such as Camera Analytics:
  • Stay at the forefront of security technology.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements, recommend modifications to enhance our security posture and implement new technologies, such as the adoption of camera analytics for life safety and operational benefits, or collaborating with stakeholders to implement seamless and secure mobile access solutions for our campus community.
  • Utilize analytical skills to extract valuable insights from data, enhancing both security and efficiency.
• Collaborative Project Leadership:
  • Work closely with campus partners, such as the NYS University Police Department, Physical Facilities, and Residential Life, to provision security controls for new construction/renovation projects and life-safety solutions.
• Data Analytics and Reporting:
  • Leverage your data analytics skills to monitor security conditions and advise on risk mitigation strategies.
  • Set up and manage automated and custom reporting to inform decision-making.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field -OR- an Associate's degree and at least two years of experience in an Information Technology related field
• Professional experience in a relevant information technology field, such as system administration, database administration or network administration
• Communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with senior management, contractors, and diverse stakeholders
• Attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, meet deadlines, and impart these skills to colleagues
• Work effectively as part of a team or independently. Adapt to a culturally diverse environment and handle sensitive information with discretion

Preferred:

• Hands-on experience with Genetec Security Center (VMS, ALPR, and ACS)
• Experience with Information Security, Risk Management, and/or certifications such as PSP, CPP, or CPTED
• Knowledge of the latest physical security technologies, including camera analytics, drone technology, and proactive critical incident response solutions
• Experience with IT Service Management (ITSM) tools, especially TeamDynamix
• Experience with development of Data Use Agreements
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting building plans and schematics
• Experience in a large, complex academic or research technology environment

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements. Additionally, please note that Binghamton University is not an E-Verify employer.

Additional Information:

Offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials

Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov

Payroll information can be found on our website https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/payroll/

Cover letters may be addressed "To the Search Committee."

Postings active on the website, accept applications until closure.

For information on the Dual Career Program, please visit:
https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/prospective/dual-career/index.html

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

As required by Title IX and its implementing regulations Binghamton University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational programs and activities which it operates. This requirement extends to employment and admission. Inquiries about sex discrimination may be directed to the University Title IX Coordinator or directly to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR). Contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and OCR, as well as the University's complete Non-Discrimination Notice may be found here.

Binghamton University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator by completing the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form.

Application Instructions:

All applicants must apply via Interview Exchange: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=203301

Deadline for Internal Applicants:

Deadline for External Applicants: Open until filled

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled.

Please submit:

1. Resume,
2. Cover letter, and
3. Contact information for three professional references

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