Senior Network Systems Specialist Job Listing at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo, NY (Job ID R-19719)

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Title: Senior Network Systems Specialist

Job Type:

Regular Company: Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Department: Information Technology Time Type: Full time Weekly Hours: 40 FTE: 1 Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Summary: Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Networking Systems Specialist to join our IT Infrastructure team. This role is ideal for a seasoned network engineer with deep experience designing and supporting large-scale enterprise core, data center, and WAN networks, particularly with Arista Networks technologies. The ideal candidate will bring advanced expertise in EVPN, VXLAN, MLAG, and CloudVision, along with strong knowledge in F5 load balancing, DNS, certificate management, and modern network security frameworks.

Provides advanced level support, design, configuration, implementation and security remediation for any of the following technologies within the infrastructure realm which include the Servers, SAN, Network and Phone Systems; analyzes system traffic, providing capacity planning information and assisting with system solutions; monitors and responds to Server, SAN, Network and Phone System issues; executes projects while providing mentorship of existing and new technologies to lower level Network Systems Specialists, monitors and responds to complex technical hardware and software problems; interfaces with vendor support service groups to ensure proper escalation during outages or periods of degraded system performance. Qualifications: Required Education and Experience

1. Master's degree and the equivalent of six (6) years of full-time experience in computer system hardware, operating systems and software, enterprise networking or computer systems security as it relates to technology used at the organization; or
2. Bachelor's degree and the equivalent of six (6) years of full-time experience as a Network Systems Specialist II at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center; or
3. Bachelor's degree and the equivalent of eight (8) years of full-time experience in computer system hardware, operating systems and software, enterprise networking or computer systems security as it relates to technology used at the organization; or
4. Associates degree and the equivalent of ten (10) years of full-time experience in computer system hardware, operating systems and software, enterprise networking or computer systems security as it relates to technology used at the organization; or
5. High School diploma or High School equivalency and the equivalent of twelve (12) years of full-time experience in computer system hardware, operating systems and software, enterprise networking or computer systems security as it relates to technology used at the organization.

NOTE:
Required degrees must have been granted by an accredited college or university or one recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center as following acceptable educational practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong expertise in Arista Networks, including CloudVision, EVPN, VXLAN, and MLAG.
• Hands-on experience with F5 BIG-IP platforms, including LTM, GTM, iRules, health monitors, and SSL offloading.
• Deep understanding of Layer 2/3 protocols (BGP, OSPF, multicast), network segmentation, and routing policy.
• Proficiency with WAN technologies including Peplink, SD-WAN, and Internet redundancy solutions.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and proven ability to handle complex, multi-layered issues in enterprise environments.
• Experience with DNS (BIND, Infoblox, or equivalent) and enterprise certificate management.
• Working knowledge of 802.1X, RADIUS, NAC, and cert-based authentication mechanisms.
• Excellent documentation, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Certifications such as Arista ACE, F5 CTS/CA, CCNP/CCIE, or equivalent experience are a plus.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corporation (RPCIC) and Health Research Inc. (HRI) Roswell Park Division believe that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities, and we do not discriminate against our employees, applicants or job seekers because of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, creed, age, disability, pregnancy-related condition, military or veteran status, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, citizenship status, genetic information, individual's relationship or association with a member of a protected category or any other protected group status as defined by law.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

RPCIC and HRI are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email HR-PayAndBenefits@RoswellPark.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Our Core Values

RPCIC and HRI are committed to providing an environment where patients, families, employees and community are treated with courtesy and respect. We support an inclusive environment that nurtures the talents, skills and abilities of each individual to embody and reflect our core values: Innovation, Integrity, Teamwork, Commitment, Compassion and Respect.

Historical Compensation Information Statement 

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.

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