Systems Administrator

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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 Skill Bridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.

• 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

• 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

• 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

Your working location will be fully on‑site, located in State College, PA. However, options may exist for hybrid on‑site/work from home dependent upon research needs. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.

• If filled as Systems Administrator – Senior Professional, this position requires:
  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • 6+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
  • Required
    
    Certifications:
    
    None
• If filled as Systems Administrator – Advanced Professional, this position requires:
  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • 3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
  • Required
    
    Certifications:
    
    None

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
All positions at ARL require candidates to possess the ability to obtain a government security clearance; you will be notified during the interview process if this position is subject to a government background investigation. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre‑employment drug screen.

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