System Administrator

• 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

• Monitor and respond to assigned tickets within the IT work queue
• Perform routine server administration, including user account management, permissions updates, and system configuration changes
• Assist with Active Directory, Group Policy, and related services
• Support Microsoft Exchange environment administration and user support
• Monitor and validate enterprise backup jobs
• Perform software installations, updates, and patch management for servers and supported infrastructure systems
• Participate in scheduled and preventative maintenance activities
• Assist with hardware deployments, upgrades, and decommissioning
• Monitor system performance and escalate issues as needed
• Maintain technical documentation for systems, procedures, and configurations
• Participate in infrastructure projects
• Support financial center infrastructure as needed
• Participate in on-call rotation after training
• Attend required training and meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned

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