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Part-Time IST Support Specialist

The Pennsylvania State University
remote work
United States, Pennsylvania, DuBois
Oct 03, 2025
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS The Penn State DuBois campus is seeking a dedicated and technically skilled IT Support Specialist to work part-time to support the Information Sciences and Technology (IST) program during its transition period. This part-time, limited-term position plays a vital role in maintaining instructional infrastructure, supporting faculty initiatives, and ensuring a high-quality learning environment for students. This role is active through the campus closure transition and will remain active for the duration of that period. Key Responsibilities Maintain and manage networking and server equipment for IST infrastructure and student projects. Administer a Windows Active Directory domain, including user accounts, group policies, DNS, DHCP, and related services. Build, manage, and administer virtualization environments using Hyper-V and Proxmox. Configure and manage Windows and NFS file shares across diverse platforms. Prepare and maintain lab environments to support classroom instruction and hands-on learning. Perform hardware and software troubleshooting across Windows, Linux, and Mac OS systems. Support IST faculty on technical projects, instructional initiatives, and curriculum innovation. Manage and mentor student interns, fostering technical growth and professional development. Implement and maintain imaging and backup solutions using Free Open Source Ghost (FOG) and Veeam. Ensure secure and reliable networking using Juniper and Fortinet technologies. Explore and integrate emerging technologies to enhance instructional delivery. Perform other duties as assigned to support the evolving needs of the IST program. Qualifications Required: Proficiency in Linux system administration Experience with Windows 10/11 administration Strong understanding of networking and security principles Hands-on experience with Juniper and Fortinet equipment Experience with Hyper-V and Proxmox virtualization platforms Hardware and software troubleshooting skills Ability to work independently and collaboratively Strong organizational and communication skills Self-motivated and eager to learn new technologies Preferred: Experience with Ceph distributed file systems Mac OS administration experience Familiarity with FOG and Veeam backup solutions Prior experience supporting instructional environments or faculty projects Appointment Details This is a part-time, limited-term position funded through the Penn State DuBois campus closure transition. The appointment will continue through the designated transition period, with no guarantee of renewal beyond that timeframe. 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