Systems Administrator – VDI

Company: Penske
Location: Reading
Posted on: November 18, 2024

Job Description:

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 55-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 virtual desktop infrastructure, on site and in the cloud. What you will be doing: As a Penske Systems Administrator - Virtual Desktop, you will build, patch and maintain Windows systems on premise and in the cloud. You will perform routine maintenance and checks of tasks such as software rollouts and shift turnovers with offshore teams. You will also be installing, patching and maintaining systems for Virtual Desktop infrastructure both on premise and in the cloud. You will be interacting with your customers to deliver a top-notch computing experience. Penske Responsibilities: • Manage system infrastructure that hosts VDI. • Monitor daily and respond quickly to any usability concerns. • Assist in integrating new applications and technologies into the current system. • Build, patch and maintain Virtual Desktop infrastructure on premise and in the cloud. • Install, patch and maintain software for Virtual Desktop Infrastructure on premise and in the cloud. • Perform routine tasks such as coordinating software deployment, system patching 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. Microsoft Windows Server & Desktop both on premise and Azure. Building application layers and deployment of associated software. Maintaining security standards within the areas of responsibility. • Perform cloud migration into Azure or Cloud hosted Citrix environments • Provide operational support such as server monitoring, backups, patching, and other duties as required. • Understanding of Microsoft Active Directory and PowerShell. • Other projects and tasks as assigned. Penske Qualifications: • Associate's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Engineering or related field. If no degree, then at least 1 years of specific (function) administration experience required. • Minimum of 1 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. • Familiarity with operating systems. • Service desk experience or someone with entry-level Windows / Middleware skills. • Basic level of understanding of networks, security and databases. • Windows Server OS knowledge & Windows desktop knowledge. • 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 Family: Common Address: 100 Gundy Drive Primary Location: US-PA-Reading Employer: Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P. Req ID: 2415440 Date posted: 11/16/2024

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