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System Administrator
Penn Information Systems & Computing. Serve as systems administrator for the Division of Public Safety .
Posted 9/25/2026full-timePhiladelphia • Pennsylvania • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $71,733 - $99,000 per yearWebsite
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesCloudFirewalls
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Serve as systems administrator for the Division of Public Safety
- Manage Windows server and desktop administration, systems security, systems installation, and information security
- Manage cloud-based, virtual, and physical server infrastructure
- Create user accounts and maintain permissions using Active Directory and associated server management tools
- Ensure system integrity, reliability, scalability, and security
- Assist with vendor service contracts and contracted professional support
- Assist in preparing annual and five-year IT budgets for the Division of Public Safety
- Develop and implement IT solutions, including hardware/software lifecycle management and pilot testing
- Provide tier 2 support for DPS IT systems, PennComm center technology, end-user devices, and applications
- Support electronic security infrastructure with contracted security partners and University ISC staff
- Enforce physical and electronic security standards using firewalls, spam/virus protection, and intrusion detection
- Supervise and provide professional development training to one direct report
- Perform backup/restore, server monitoring, patch management, system documentation, and technology recommendations
- Maintain and support CCTV, access control, burglar alarms, emergency phone systems, emergency telephony, land mobile radio, mobile data terminals, and dispatch and police software
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts and 2 to 3 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer
Benefits
Comp & perks- Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
- Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Tuition assistance for employees, spouses, and dependent children
- Tuition assistance for dependent children at other institutions
- Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans
- Pre-tax or Roth retirement savings options
- Investment options through TIAA and Vanguard
- Substantial time away from work for vacations, personal affairs, illness, injury, and family time
- Long-term care insurance for faculty, staff, and eligible family members
- Wellness and work-life programs and resources
- Professional and personal development resources
- Access to University libraries, athletic facilities, arboretum, art galleries, cultural and recreational activities
- Discounts and special services on arts, entertainment, transportation, mortgages, cars, cellular phone plans, movie tickets, and theme parks
- Flexible work options, including non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures
- Forgivable home ownership loan for eligible employees in West Philadelphia
- Adoption assistance for qualified expenses, for up to two adoptions in the household