Penn State is hiring a Systems Administrator

Penn State's Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) is hiring a Systems Administrator to provide technical and IT support for its West Coast research operations. You will join the Research Operations Information Technology (IT) Division, ensuring the reliability of systems that enable critical research functions.

What You'll Do

• Provide a broad scope of IT and technical support for ARL’s West Coast operations.
• Ensure IT hardware and software follow proper system design, operations, configurations, and maintenance requirements.
• Update, modernize, and maintain existing test and evaluation systems to ensure reliable operation.
• Generate and maintain system and process documentation.
• Provide general consultative services to researchers on a broad scope of technology.
• Support field/in-water testing of underwater vehicles geared towards vehicle development.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's Degree.
• 6+ years of relevant experience for Senior Professional level; 8+ years for Principal Professional level; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Advanced Linux and Windows administration and support.
• Fundamental understanding of networking concepts and technologies.
• Broad scope of IT hardware (server, workstation, networking, peripherals, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to work through difficult technical problems, using proper steps to define and formulate ideas to reach a solution.
• Success in environments where various forms of communication and organizational skills were crucial to be effective.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to obtain a government security clearance.

Nice to Have

• Current eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret level or higher.
• Familiarity with DCSA, DoD, and/or IC Authorization to operate processes, procedures, and frameworks.
• Automation and management of Linux and Windows system configurations with scripting, policy, and management tools (shell scripting, Satellite, Puppet, Ansible, MCM, system and group policy, etc.).
• Host firewalls, endpoint security, and vulnerability scanning tools.
• Research computing environments and projects.
• Knowledge of general scripting languages (Bash, PowerShell, Python, etc.).

Technical Stack

• Linux, Windows, Shell scripting, Satellite, Puppet, Ansible, MCM, System and group policy, Bash, PowerShell, Python

Team & Environment

You'll be part of the Research Operations Information Technology (IT) Division at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL).

Benefits & Compensation

• Salary range: $86,300.00 - $145,700.00
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Robust retirement plans
• Substantial paid time off including holidays, vacation and sick time
• Generous 75% tuition discount for employees and eligible spouses and children

Work Mode

This is an onsite position located in Keyport, Washington. The role involves periodic travel to support field testing.

Penn State is an equal opportunity 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.