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Systems Administrator

The Pennsylvania State University
United States, Pennsylvania, Warminster
995 Newtown Road (Show on map)
Feb 22, 2025
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS: We are searching for a Systems Administrator to join our Computing Services Department at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University. ARL's purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific, engineering, and technology problems in support of the Navy, the Department of Defense (DoD), and the Intel Community (IC). ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply. You will: Provide ongoing support for all Navigation R&D Center, Warminster, PA (NRDC) IT Infrastructure including security Install and manage hardware, operating systems, and applications with the objective of providing robust and stable IT operating platforms Maintain and update IT security in accordance with latest policies Update equipment and software in compliance with ARL policies and NRDC scientific and engineering need Respond to NRDC staff IT requests for support; maintain coordination/liaison with the Computing & Network Division (CSD) Configure computers for classified use; maintain compliance of classified system by applying patches, updates, and updated security settings to servers and clients Install software for classified users as well as provide general support them Minimally requires a Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and 1 year of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Required skills/experience areas include: Active Top Secret government security clearance Systems administrator experience within classified computing environments Preferred skills/experience areas include: Systems Administrator experience working in governmental research environments Hardware and Software compliance and configuration in classified computing environments Customer support experience in unclassified and classified computing environments Your working location will be fully on-site, located in Warminster, PA. This position will require periodic travel to other locations . 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. 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: $61,800.00 - $89,600.00 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 Warminster, PA