Systems Administrator-Web Systems

Company: Penske
Location: Reading
Posted on: February 1, 2025

Job Description:

Position Summary: As a Penske Systems Administrator - Web Services, you will build and maintain Linux systems on premise. This will include collaboration with both onshore and offshore teams for tasks such as code rollouts. You will also be installing, patching, and maintaining middleware for web applications. Major Responsibilities: • Manage underlying system infrastructure, including physical and virtualization platforms, for hosting Linux servers • Build, install, troubleshoot, and maintain all aspects of Linux, as well as open source and purchased middleware products (including on prem and in the cloud) such as web servers, application servers, database servers, API management gateways, single sign-on software, identity management software, ETL software, and collaboration software • Monitor usability daily and respond quickly to any concerns • Assist in integrating new applications and technologies into production • Act as the primary point of contact for our offshore team, including coordinating code deploys and ensuring tasks are covered during shift turnovers • Perform server migrations from one platform to another • Provide operational support such as server monitoring, backups, patching, and other duties as required • Write scripts to automate administrative / deploy tasks utilizing a variety of languages including Ansible and Bash • Participate in an on-call rotation, including responding to help desk escalations after hours • Work on IT projects of varying size, both with the Web Infrastructure team and with other IT and business groups Qualifications: • Associate degree in Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or related field. If no degree, then an additional 1 years of specific Linux server administration experience required • 1+ year of IT support experience required • Knowledge of system security concerns and vulnerabilities required • Familiarity with Linux operating systems required • Basic level of understanding of networks and databases required • Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job • Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening are required. Physical Requirements: -The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. -The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines. -While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg. -Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer. About Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions is a premier global transportation provider that delivers essential and innovative transportation, logistics and technology services to help companies and people move forward. With headquarters in Reading, PA, Penske and its associates are driven by a dedication to excellence and a commitment to customer success. Visit Go Penske to learn more. Job Category: Information Technology Job Function: Application Delivery & Support Job Family: Information Technology Address: 100 Gundy Drive Primary Location: US-PA-Reading Employer: Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P. Req ID: 2501187 Date posted: 01/31/2025

Keywords: Penske, East Orange , Systems Administrator-Web Systems, IT / Software / Systems , Reading, New Jersey