Senior Systems Administrator-Web Systems

You may know Penske for our big yellow trucks. But did you know we’re an industry-leading technology innovation company? At Penske we have a 50-year history of leading the transportation and supply-chain industry, delivering world-class and award-winning technology solutions. And, it starts with our associates. No matter what your skills or technology stack, our IT team is for you. You’ll work and grow alongside great people and on really cool projects. We inspire our IT experts to push the boundaries, create possibilities, be innovative, and, most of all, to have fun. Ultimately, you’ll help develop and ensure our technology solutions keep our company and our customers moving forward. Do you have what IT takes?

Summary Statement:

You will be working with a team of experts to create and maintain various applications and middleware both on site and in the cloud.

What you will be doing:

As a Penske Senior Systems Administrator – Web Systems, you will build, patch and maintain Linux systems both on premise and in the cloud. You will also be installing, patching and maintaining middleware for web systems both on premise and in the cloud. You will mentor both Systems Administrators and offshore teams in performing tasks.

Penske Responsibilities:

• Manage system infrastructure

• Monitor daily and respond quickly to any usability concerns.

• Assist in integrating new applications and technologies into the current system.

• Build, patch and maintain Linux systems both on premise and in the cloud.

• Install, patch and maintain middleware for web systems both on premise and in the cloud.

• Install, patch and maintain the Single Sign On environment both on premise and in the cloud.

• Perform routine tasks such as coordinating code deploys and shift turnovers with offshore teams.

• Work on projects within the team and small projects with other groups.

• Building, installing, patching, maintaining and troubleshooting all aspects of the following technologies. Linux both on premise and AWS. Open source and purchased middleware products such as webservers, application servers, database servers, API management gateways, single-sign-on software, identity management software, ETL software, collaboration software, etc.

• Perform cloud migration into AWS

• Provide operational support such as server monitoring, backups, patching, and other duties as required;

• Write scripts to automate redundant tasks

• Other projects/tasks as assigned.

Penske Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Engineering or related field. If no degree, then at least 3 years of specific (function) administration experience required.

• Minimum of 3 years of system engineering and IT support required

• Ability to respond to help desk requests after hours.

• Expert knowledge of system security concerns and vulnerabilities.

• Intermediate knowledge with operating systems.

• Intermediate Linux / Middleware skills.

• Basic level of understanding of networks, security and databases.

• Linux both on premise and AWS. Open source and purchased middleware products such as webservers, application servers, database servers, API management gateways, single-sign-on software, identity management software, ETL software, collaboration software, etc.

• 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 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 must regularly 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 Ability to adjust focus.

• While performing the duties of this Job, the associate is regularly required to stand; walk; sit and talk or hear. The associate is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms

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: 2411742