Penn State University
Systems Administrator
Job Location
Key West, FL, United States
Job Description
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
We are seeking a Systems Administrator to join our Visual Analytics team at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) to provide expertise in the design and operation of infrastructure to support the operation and needs of systems and applications, provide strategy to design and build infrastructure plans based on business requirements, and oversee the implementation of new system technologies.
Your working location will be fully on-site in Key West, FL.
Systems Administrators maintain the integrity of various computer systems including operating systems, physical servers, appliances, and specialized application environments; administer, install, and troubleshoot a variety of technical components, perform systems maintenance tasks such as resource utilization checks and back-up and recovery; perform configuration changes to address customer needs; schedule, install, and test system software upgrades; monitor and maintain software licensing and maintenance agreements.
ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.
You will:
Required skills/experience areas include:
ARL at Penn State is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation and serves as a University center of excellence in defense science, systems, and technologies with a focus in naval missions and related areas.
You will be subject to a government security investigation. You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.
ARL at Penn State is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation and serves as a University center of excellence in defense science, systems, and technologies with a focus in naval missions and related areas.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu.
**The proposed salary range may be impacted by geographic differential.**
The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:
$51,000.00 - $74,000.00
Salary Structure - additional information on Penn State's job and salary structure.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
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Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
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Key West, FL
Location: Key West, FL, US
Posted Date: 11/22/2024
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We are seeking a Systems Administrator to join our Visual Analytics team at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) to provide expertise in the design and operation of infrastructure to support the operation and needs of systems and applications, provide strategy to design and build infrastructure plans based on business requirements, and oversee the implementation of new system technologies.
Your working location will be fully on-site in Key West, FL.
Systems Administrators maintain the integrity of various computer systems including operating systems, physical servers, appliances, and specialized application environments; administer, install, and troubleshoot a variety of technical components, perform systems maintenance tasks such as resource utilization checks and back-up and recovery; perform configuration changes to address customer needs; schedule, install, and test system software upgrades; monitor and maintain software licensing and maintenance agreements.
ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.
You will:
- Install, configure, maintain, upgrade, and support systems and software
- Create custom programs and scripts to aid in systems management
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve system issues and/or respond to outages
- Resolve service-related issues
- Test and implement upgrades and patches to installed operating systems and software
- Maintain reliability of systems by monitoring, running tests, and troubleshooting
- Monitor backups and plans for installed systems; review adequacy of emergency response plans
- Monitor, maintain, and execute automation processes and procedures
- Monitor threats, alerts, security vulnerabilities; conduct regular reviews of security against policy goals
- Manage, research, and resolve end-user incidents
- Create and maintain system documentation of departmental processes, procedures, plans, and configurations
Required skills/experience areas include:
- Experience with administration of both Windows and Linux systems
- A current security related certification (Security+, CASP+, CySA+, or similar)
- VMware and ESXi
- Linux & Windows administration
- Automation of administration tasks with Apache NiFi and similar tools
- Containerization technologies to include Docker and Podman
- Active TS/SCI clearance
ARL at Penn State is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation and serves as a University center of excellence in defense science, systems, and technologies with a focus in naval missions and related areas.
You will be subject to a government security investigation. You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.
ARL at Penn State is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation and serves as a University center of excellence in defense science, systems, and technologies with a focus in naval missions and related areas.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu.
**The proposed salary range may be impacted by geographic differential.**
The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:
$51,000.00 - $74,000.00
Salary Structure - additional information on Penn State's job and salary structure.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster
PA State Labor Law Poster
Affirmative Action
Penn State Policies
Copyright Information
Hotlines
Key West, FL
Location: Key West, FL, US
Posted Date: 11/22/2024
Contact Information
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