
Senior Systems Administrator – Consultant
University of Pennsylvania
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Philadelphia • Pennsylvania • United States
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Salary
💰 $83,500 - $120,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Manage virtual desktop solutions according to client requirements.
- Communicate service details to clients, including billing information.
- Maintain virtual machines in Azure and on-premises.
- Perform daily maintenance, including changes and improvements.
- Monitor and optimize virtualization performance of virtual desktops.
- Contribute to endpoint management configuration and administer management tools.
- Work with service owner to define service standards and best practices.
- Troubleshoot, patch, and configure software toolsets within Technology Services portfolio.
- Communicate regularly on status and progress to supervisors and project teams.
- Stay current with technology through research and training.
- Maintain regular contact with Local Support Providers, Customer Care, and key vendors.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science and 3 to 5 years of experience or equivalent education and experience.
- Solid understanding of Azure virtualization technologies, operating systems and communications packages.
- Strong interest in developing new methods and procedures for problem-solving.
- Ability to participate in strategic planning and work with emerging technologies.
- Experience with Scripting (PowerShell, Perl or Python) and automating processes required.
- Experience with Azure Desktop Solutions and Windows Desktop required.
- Prior experience with Windows Servers, Active Directory, Group Policy, and Microsoft Office 365 preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate through written business communications and documentation.
- Excellent customer service skills and communication skills.
Benefits
- Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
- Tuition: exceptional tuition benefits for you, your spouse, and dependents.
- Retirement: generous retirement plans with various investment options.
- Time Away from Work: substantial time away from work each year.
- Long-Term Care Insurance: insurance to help cover long-term care costs.
- Wellness and Work-life Resources: programs and resources for health and balance.
- Professional and Personal Development: resources for personal and professional advancement.
- University Resources: access to cultural and recreational activities.
- Discounts and Special Services: great deals for faculty and staff.
- Flexible Work Hours: creative approaches to complete work while promoting balance.
- Penn Home Ownership Services: forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home.
- Adoption Assistance: reimbursement for qualified expenses related to adoption for up to two adoptions.
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Hard Skills & Tools
Azure virtualization technologiesScriptingPowerShellPerlPythonWindows DesktopWindows ServersActive DirectoryGroup PolicyMicrosoft Office 365
Soft Skills
problem-solvingstrategic planningcommunicationcustomer service
Certifications
Bachelor of Science