Systems Administrator - Historical Society of Pennsylvania

Position Title:  Systems Administrator

Division:  Operations

Reports To:  Chief Operating Officer      

FLSA Status:  Full Time, Exempt

Salary Range:  $48,500 - $51,500

 

Position Summary:

The Systems Administrator provides management and support for many of the technology-related systems and services at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania. This staff member is responsible for installation, management, and documentation of HSP’s integrated information systems and services.  

 

Skills and Requirements: 

-          Experience in managing and troubleshooting both Windows and Linux server systems that reside on both local and hosted cloud-based infrastructure.

-          Experience in managing and troubleshooting network infrastructure that supports data, VoIP devices, wireless access points, and networked printers.

-          Experience in securing and protecting devices and data using centralized backup, anti-virus, anti-spam, and cloning services.

-          Experience in maintaining and upgrading a variety of services and software; web, email, database, fundraising and accounting applications, library and archives centric applications.

-          Experience in configuring and troubleshooting workstations, printers, and peripherals, as well as training staff to use said systems.

 

Job Requirements:

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in computer science, information management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience plus a minimum of one to three years of relevant experience.  The position requires the ability to make desired progress on multiple projects simultaneously as well as excellent written and oral communication skills.  Experience with the following hardware is preferred; Cisco, Edgewater, and SonicWall network equipment,  Dell and HP workstations, servers and tape systems.  Experience with the following operating systems is preferred; Windows XP/7 workstation, Windows 2003/2008 server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux/CentOS 5&6.  Experience with the following database systems is preferred; MySQL, MS SQL, Oracle.  Experience with the following software is preferred; Symantec Backup Exec, Symantec Endpoint Protection, Raiser’s Edge, VuFind, Ex Libris Voyager, Sage MIP.  Experience with Drupal CMS, PHP, and RackSpace Cloud Servers and Files is a plus.

 

Working Conditions:

Center City Philadelphia. General office working environment.

 

Position Details:

The Historical Society of Pennsylvania offers a comprehensive benefits package including health/dental/vision/short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and a retirement plan managed through TIAA-CREF. Please note that we are unable to pay travel or relocation expenses. HSP is an equal opportunity employer.

 

Applications should include the following:

• A cover letter outlining why you believe you would be a good applicant for this position
• Current resume, including recent employment and education history
• A list of three references. (Please note that HSP will not contact these people until you have been notified).

 

Applications should be e-mailed to:

Raymond Frohlich 

Director of Information Technology

Historical Society of Pennsylvania

e-mail:  rfrohlich@hsp.org

No phone calls.