Systems Administrator

Centre Area Transportation Authority

Job Location:

State College, PA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 89682 - 101576

Posted on: 10 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Systems Administrator will manage the Information Technology (IT) needs for the Centre

Area Transportation Authority including the IT vendors and sub-contractors; provides support

and maintenance of existing IT infrastructure and applica6ons and oversees the planning for

new IT systems to determine the most eﬀective plaCorm soEware and operating environments

where business applications can be maximized. Purchases installs and supports CATAs exis6ng

business software and hardware and for managing or coordinating with related vendors the

deployment of all new software and hardware. Hardware consists of servers worksta6on

routers switches and all other devices aLached to the network. Software support includes

management and support of Microsoft applications and working through vendor support

contracts to maintain and increase functionality of specialty software such as accounting

vehicle maintenance security and CAD/AVL systems.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Manages Centre Area Transportation Authoritys data security computer networking server

hardware and operating systems

2. Supports user-facing hardware and the Systems Architect to keep CATAs technical

environment operating in a stable and efficient manner

3. Manages Microsoft Office 365 hosted email and productivity software solution for the

organization.

4. Installs supports and manages employee remote access to data and equipment across the

company.

5. Reviews security and intrusion detection logs and manages cybersecurity partners

6. Manages Centre Area Transportation Authoritys IT Support Specialist position.

7. Prepares IT-related budget items and works on obtaining and comparing quotes from

vendors.

8. Manages Centre Area Transportation Authoritys phone system data lines and IT equipment

9. Completes regular updates to standard operating procedures (SOP) documentation for this

position

Qualifications:

A bachelors degree in information technology and five years experience are preferred

significant additional experience considered in lieu of educational specificity.

Microsoft (MCSE MCTS) Apple (ACSP) Cisco (CCNPCCNA) Citrix(CCA-VCCA-N) CompTIA and

SQL experience are preferred.

Compensation and Benefits:

The starting salary range is $89682.68 - $101576.00 commensurate with experience.

Benefits include paid time oﬀ (vacation sick holiday etc.) health insurance (medical dental

and vision) 401(a) 457 Roth IRA Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Account life

insurance long-term disability short-term disability Employee Assistance Program (EAP) free

gym membership and free transit pass. CATA is a qualifying employer for the Public Service

Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

About CATA:

Founded in 1974 CATA serves portions of Centre County Pennsylvania including the Penn State

University Park campus. Our fleet facilitates over 5 million annual rides across fixed-route

paratransit commuter and microtransit services.

We are proud to operate the East Coasts first fully compressed natural gas (CNG) fleet and

maintain Pennsylvanias highest farebox recovery ra6o-covering nearly 40% of fixed-route

opera6ng expenses in 2023.

Get started with CATA:

Ready to help move our community forward Apply at hLps:// candidates will be subject to a criminal background check and drug and alcohol tes6ng.

CATA participates in E-Verify. For more information on E-Verify contact DHS at is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment decisions are based

on qualifications merit and business needs.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

The Systems Administrator will manage the Information Technology (IT) needs for the CentreArea Transportation Authority including the IT vendors and sub-contractors; provides supportand maintenance of existing IT infrastructure and applica6ons and oversees the planning fornew IT systems to determine...