System Administrator

System Administrator

We are currently seeking an experienced IT Administrator to join the Penn Vet team and provide comprehensive technical support in the dynamic university setting, encompassing classrooms, hospital facilities, farm operations, and research labs. This role is responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, maintenance, and support of the organization's campus technology infrastructure. This includes hospital systems management, network engineering, phone systems, endpoint management, and coordination of technology-related facility operations. The role ensures the reliability, scalability, and security of all IT infrastructure, while managing vendor relationships and delivering exceptional service. The candidate is expected to have experience working closely with the school's desktop support teams and other IT-oriented teams within the university.

Location: This position is located in Kennett Square, PA (Chester County), which is approximately 33 miles outside of Philadelphia. There is no public transportation to this location. You must have your own transportation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field experience (Master's preferred). 2-3 years of experience in IT infrastructure, networking, and systems administration, with at least 1 year in a leadership role. Proven experience managing enterprise network environments and VoIP phone systems. Strong background in vendor management and facilities coordination.
• Certifications: CCNP, CompTIA Network+, or equivalent networking certification or equivalent is strongly preferred.
• Candidate must have their own transportation and a valid driver's license.
• The candidate must be comfortable working in a farm environment and around large farm animals.

Skills:

• Understanding of networking technologies (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPNs, routing, switching, firewalls), including physical tasks involving switches, routers, UPS, and fiber connectivity.
• Experience with enterprise VoIP platforms
• Knowledge of OSI and security models, networking protocols including Ethernet, TCP/IP, and SNMP.
• Hands-on experience configuring and troubleshooting network routers and Ethernet switches.
• Familiarity with virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V), cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure), and security best practices.
• Proficiency with monitoring tools, backup systems, and ITSM platforms.
• Strong verbal & written communication skills, collaboration skills, and ability to work under minimal supervision within the context of their job responsibilities required.
• Vendor management experience.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to align projects and programs with the strategic goals and vision.
• Adaptability: Flexibility in managing changing priorities and unforeseen challenges in a dynamic environment.
• Collaboration: Proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels.
• Detail-Oriented: Keen attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.

Job Location - City, State

Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

Department / School

School of Veterinary Medicine

Pay Range

$71,733.00 - $93,000.00 Annual Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job's level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Special Requirements Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.