Systems Administrator

Penn State University • Ferguson Township, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are searching for an experienced, detail-oriented, and customer service focused Systems Administrator to join our Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Tools Team at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. The PLM CAD Tools Team works in collaboration with ARL Research Offices to support managing research and engineering data via Siemens Teamcenter and a suite of engineering design tools. ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply. You will: Administer, configure, and maintain Siemens Teamcenter PLM environments, including installation, patching, upgrades, documentation, and desktop deployment Assist with integration of Teamcenter with CAD tools and other enterprise applications Develop plans, schedules, and requirements for deployment of systems Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve system issues and/or respond to outages Maintain reliability of systems by monitoring, running tests, and troubleshooting Facilitate and participate in application testing, rollout activities, and user training sessions Monitor backups and plans for installed systems; review adequacy of emergency response plans Evaluate and recommend new or existing system improvements and/or solutions Create and maintain system documentation of processes, procedures, plans, and configurations Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system functionality and user experience Maintain all required compliance training related to business systems, safety, and security May supervise a growing staff, including hiring, development, and performance management

Requirements

• Windows Server, Red Hat Linux, and SELinux system administration
• Programming skills in multiple languages
• VMWare and virtual machine management
• Oracle databases and application servers (e.g. Apache Tomcat)
• Strong analytical skills to achieve results when diagnosing and resolving technical issues
• Successful experience following established protocols and security procedures
• Success in environments where various forms of communication and organizational skills were crucial to be effective

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field (Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Sciences, or Mechanical Engineering)
• Siemens Teamcenter or other similar PLM in a production environment, including workflow development, patching, and upgrades
• Enterprise software integration and support (COTS tools)
• Microsoft Office Product Suite – Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Project, Visio
• 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

Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, and maintain Siemens Teamcenter PLM environments, including installation, patching, upgrades, documentation, and desktop deployment
• Assist with integration of Teamcenter with CAD tools and other enterprise applications
• Develop plans, schedules, and requirements for deployment of systems
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve system issues and/or respond to outages
• Maintain reliability of systems by monitoring, running tests, and troubleshooting
• Facilitate and participate in application testing, rollout activities, and user training sessions
• Monitor backups and plans for installed systems; review adequacy of emergency response plans
• Evaluate and recommend new or existing system improvements and/or solutions
• Create and maintain system documentation of processes, procedures, plans, and configurations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system functionality and user experience
• Maintain all required compliance training related to business systems, safety, and security
• May supervise a growing staff, including hiring, development, and performance management

Benefits

• Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.
• In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time.
• One of the standout benefits is the generous 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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees