The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2023.
Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.
The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.
Posted Job TitleSystems AdministratorJob Profile TitleSystems Administrator SeniorJob Description SummaryThe Information Technology Specialist at our institution plays a pivotal role in maintaining and enhancing our virtualized computing environment. This individual is tasked with providing high-level support for our VSphere and VMware ESX frameworks, ensuring their continuous and efficient operation. The role demands a keen focus on installing, maintaining, and securing our server infrastructure, with a strong emphasis on employing both hardware and software firewall management techniques to maintain the highest security standards.
A critical part of this role involves developing and implementing Windows-based solutions tailored to the varied needs of the University Life offices, demonstrating a flexible approach to meet the diverse requirements of our academic community. Collaboration is key; thus, the specialist will work closely with the End User Support team to design and sustain both physical and virtual desktop solutions that support our faculty, staff, and students’ dynamic needs.
The successful candidate will also liaise with database and web teams to optimize third-party applications and enhance internally developed solutions, ensuring they meet our high standards for functionality and user experience. This role requires a proactive approach to system management, encompassing regular tasks such as system backups, disaster recovery, application deployment, server monitoring, and patch management, ensuring our infrastructure remains robust and reliable.
Advanced support capabilities are essential, as this role involves working closely with all team members to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues swiftly and effectively. Additionally, the development and maintenance of comprehensive system documentation are crucial to ensure clarity and transparency in our system configurations and operational processes. This documentation serves as a vital resource for the team, facilitating ongoing maintenance and future planning.
This role offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a skilled IT professional looking to contribute to a vibrant academic community by ensuring our technological resources are secure, efficient, and aligned with our institution’s strategic goals.Job Description
Job Responsibilities
Qualifications
Bachelor’s and 3 to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. 3 to 5 years’ experience managing a network
Ability to support, install, maintain, and secure the server infrastructure and devices. VMware Administration, Windows Administration, Active Directory, Administration, GPO Administration.
Application Requirement
A Cover Letter and Resume/CV are required to be considered for this position. Please upload your Cover Letter where it asks you to upload your Resume/CV; multiple documents are allowed.
Job Location – City, StatePhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaDepartment / SchoolStudent ServicesPay Range$61,046.00 – $79,040.00 Annual RateSalary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile. Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.Special Requirements
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.University Benefits
To learn more, please visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay
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