IT Platform Administrator (ARL)

Penn State University • University Park, IL

1d • $80,100 - $132,204 • Onsite

About The Position

We are searching for a highly motivated IT Platform Administrator to join Enterprise IT at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. This role will provide systems administration, computing support, and specialized support services for the enablement of key research and administrative functions by ensuring the security, compliance, functionality, and reliability of research and administrative systems through hands on configuration and support. ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.

Requirements

• Current eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret level or higher and may be subject to a government background investigation to upgrade clearance eligibility, if required
• Willingness and ability to obtain and maintain a DoD 8140/8570 certification or higher (Security+, CASP+, CySA+), within one year of start date
• Demonstrated experience in the enterprise level administration of Windows and Red Hat Linux Servers
• Knowledge and experience with Infrastructure Core Services: Active Directory management; Group Policy; Windows Server Administration; NTFS Permissions; DNS; and maintenance of secure Windows servers
• Experience operating in, and leading, technical projects in a high-security research computing environment
• Success in an environment where various forms of communication and organizational skills are crucial to be effective
• Demonstrated ability to work through difficult problems, using proper steps to identify, define, and formulate ideas that produce results
• Systems integration in a heterogeneous network environment
• Bachelor's Degree 3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted

Nice To Haves

• Microsoft Entra Administration
• Identity and Access Management and PKI Infrastructure
• Enterprise level administration of both Windows and Linux systems
• A strong understanding of Microsoft Exchange in a hybrid environment.
• PowerShell scripting, system maintenance and automation of tasks
• Developing and maintaining secure Windows and Linux system baseline configurations
• Enterprise storage resources (ECS, Unity, PowerScale, Isilon)
• Enterprise systems management software (SCCM, Ansible, Redhat IDM)

Responsibilities

• Administer identity and access management, authentication services, privileged account controls, certificate management, and role-based access to ensure appropriate protection of research data and information systems
• Install, configure, administer, secure, maintain, and upgrade physical and virtual servers, operating systems, enterprise services, storage platforms, and specialized research computing environments supporting scientific, engineering, and business operations
• Monitor security events, vulnerabilities, system alerts, and compliance status; investigate anomalies; coordinate incident response activities; and implement corrective and preventative actions
• Monitor system availability, performance, capacity, and reliability; proactively identify, troubleshoot, and resolve complex system, hardware, software, and infrastructure issues to minimize operational impact
• Develop and maintain system architecture diagrams, configuration baselines, operating procedures, disaster recovery documentation, security documentation, and other technical records required for operational support, audits, and system accreditation
• Provide advanced technical support for complex end-user and application issues; mentor less experienced technical staff; and contribute technical expertise to infrastructure modernization and research initiatives
• Collaborate with IT colleagues on the design of technical infrastructures targeting specific goals

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Robust retirement plans
• Substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time
• 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level