BASIS/Systems Administrator

Penn State University; United States; Remote; USD 76,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State University seeks a highly experienced Linux Systems Administrator for their SIMBA program. This fully remote role focuses on operational support of enterprise financial systems, requiring strong skills in systems administration and cloud infrastructure. The position offers competitive salary and substantial benefits, including a 75% tuition discount for employees and their families.

Benefits

75% tuition discount

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Robust retirement plans

Substantial paid time off

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of Systems administration experience on RHEL Linux.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure.
• Ability to provide architectural and configuration recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of virtual machines and related services.
• Ensure operational support of systems and servers.
• Troubleshoot and support incidents within SIMBA landscapes.

Skills

Linux Systems Administration

Microsoft Azure

Bash scripting

Ansible

Network troubleshooting

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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• If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants.

POSITION SPECIFICS

Penn State’s SIMBA program is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Linux Systems Administrator to join the BASIS team. This role is essential to the operational support and advancement of the university’s enterprise financial systems.

LOCATION

This position can operate fully remote from within the United States during standard east coast business hours.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the daily operations of virtual machines and related services across Microsoft Azure IaaS and on-premises environments.

• Ensure proper operational support of systems and servers, including installation and maintenance of virtual server hardware/software.

• Monitor system performance, ensure high availability, and maintain frequent backups and recovery methods.

• Manage virtual hardware associated with SAP systems and be trained internally on SAP-specific issues.

• Respond to and remediate system incidents, including after-hours support for patches and planned outages.

• Engage with stakeholders through the ServiceNow ticketing system to address and resolve issues.

• Troubleshoot and support incidents within SIMBA landscapes.

• Provide technical guidance to IT staff and management on infrastructure considerations, deployments, and upgrades.

• Create and maintain technical documentation and internal knowledge base articles.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 3 years of Systems administration experience on RHEL Linux

• Proficiency in Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure.

• Proficient in Bash scripting and/or Ansible for automation of system management tasks.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex issues and work with vendors to resolve them.

• Experience with network troubleshooting in complex environments.

• Ability to provide architectural and configuration recommendations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• SSL certificate management.

• SSO/SAML integration.

• RedHat Pacemaker.

• SAP system administration.

• Basic understanding of database technologies.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree 3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted Required Certifications: None

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

US Citizenship is required for this position

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

SALARY & BENEFITS

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $76,700.00 - $115,100.00.

Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure

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. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.

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