Oracle​/PeopleSoft Administrator; Systems Administrator - LDMO

POSITION SPECIFICS

Systems Administrator (Senior Professional) in the LionPATH Development and Maintenance Organization (LDMO), a unit of Penn State Information Technology.

Systems Administrators maintain the integrity of various computer systems including operating systems, physical servers, appliances, and specialized application environments; administer, install, and troubleshoot a variety of technical components; perform systems maintenance tasks such as resource utilization checks, backup and recovery; perform configuration changes to address customer needs; schedule, install, and test system software upgrades; monitor and maintain software licensing and maintenance agreements.

• Install, configure, maintain, upgrade, and support systems and software
• Develop plans, schedules, and requirements for deployment of systems
• Create custom programs and scripts to aid in systems management
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve system issues and/or respond to outages
• Resolve service-related issues; determine immediate economic and financial consequences of an incident
• Test and implement upgrades and patches to installed operating systems and software
• Maintain reliability of systems by monitoring, running tests, and troubleshooting
• Monitor backups and plans for installed systems; review adequacy of emergency response plans
• Monitor, maintain, and execute automation processes and procedures
• Monitor threats, alerts, security vulnerabilities; conduct regular reviews of security against policy goals
• Evaluate organizational vulnerabilities within assigned area of responsibility
• Manage, research, and resolve complex end-user escalation incidents
• Evaluate and recommend new or existing system improvements and/or solutions
• Create and maintain system documentation of departmental processes, procedures, plans, and configurations

• Experience with Oracle Peoplesoft products, People Tools; managing systems running Red Hat Enterprise Linux;
  Microsoft Visio or other system diagramming tools
• Knowledge of Oracle SQL
• Familiarity with a programming or scripting language (e.g., Java, Python, shell)
• Understanding of basic networking technologies (e.g., firewall, VPN)

Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree and 6+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Required certifications:
None.

The location of this position is flexible and can operate fully remote within the United States (restrictions may apply). Standard working hours are in the eastern time zone.

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.

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $86,300.00 - $.

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; robust retirement plans; substantial paid time off (holidays, vacation, and sick time); and a generous 75% tuition discount available to employees, eligible spouses, and children.

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814‑865‑1473.

Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.