Systems Administrator

5 days ago


Palo Alto, California, United States Penn State University Talent Acquisition Full time
Job Title: Systems Administrator

We are seeking a highly skilled Systems Administrator to join our team at Penn State University. As a Systems Administrator, you will be responsible for ensuring the security, compliance, and functionality of our research and administrative systems.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Administration and secure configuration of various operating system distributions
  • Respond and remediate system and network security vulnerabilities
  • Implement, test, and support new and emerging technologies while applying security best practices and required compliance measures
  • Present system and network security principles and technology solutions to diverse audiences
  • Conduct risk assessments to determine residual level of risk and any required mitigations
  • The installation and configuration of systems to comply with Government regulations
  • Collaborate with IT colleagues on the design of technical infrastructures targeting specific goals
  • Ensure proper operational support of systems, server and hardware while engaging with stakeholders through ticketing system
  • Generate and maintain system, security, and process documentation
  • Participate in the implementation of required policies, procedures, and configurations; make recommendations for improvements
Requirements:
  • Associate's Degree or higher, plus 2 years' related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • The ability to certify and maintain information security related certification (Security+, CASP+, CySA+)
  • Knowledge in NIST/ISO standards, DoD directives, and regulatory requirements (800-171/53, etc.)
  • Systems integration in a heterogeneous network environment
  • Operating and providing systems administration and support in a high-security research computing environment
Preferred Skills and Experience:
  • A current, fully adjudicated TOP SECRET (Tier 5) clearance, and counterintelligence polygraph
  • Experience in automating management of Linux and Windows systems
  • VMware administration (vRealize, vSphere, NSX, SRM)
  • Experience in development of secure Linux and Windows system baseline configurations
  • LDAP authentication and management
  • Enterprise storage resources (ECS, Unity, Nimble, PowerStore)
  • Systems management (SCCM, Ansible, Redhat IDM)
  • Active Directory/Group Policy

This position is located at the Reston, VA location and will be fully onsite. 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, and you must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen. ARL is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion; we believe this is central to our success as a Department of Defense designated University Affiliated Research Center (UARC). We are at our best when we draw on the talents of all parts of society, and our greatest accomplishments are achieved when diverse perspectives are part of our workforce. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web.

The pay range for this position, including all possible grades is: $61,800.00 - $89,600.00

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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