System Administrator

About the role

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, including 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.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the on-site networking liaison for the University of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton Center campus in Kennett Square, PA (alternatively at the Philadelphia campus as deemed necessary).
• Provide essential local support, ensuring stable, secure, and resilient computing operations.
• Perform hands-on field tasks and Tier I/II network support, including incident triage, routine maintenance, and coordination with central IT teams and vendors.
• Ensure network systems, fiber infrastructure, and wireless technologies are maintained in accordance with Penn’s technical standards and operational procedures.
• Collaborate closely with the Penn Vet community, comprising faculty, staff, and students, to address technology-related needs.

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 strongly preferred.
• Must have own transportation and a valid driver’s license.
• 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 and written communication skills, collaboration skills, and ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Vendor management experience.

Pay

$71,733.00 – $93,000.00 annual rate. Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they relate to the position and in alignment with market data.