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 CATA's 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

Manages Centre Area Transportation Authority's data security, computer networking, server

hardware, and operating systems

Supports user-facing hardware and the Systems Architect, to keep CATA's technical

environment operating in a stable and efficient manner

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

organization.

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

company.

Reviews security and intrusion detection logs and manages cybersecurity partners
Manages Centre Area Transportation Authority's IT Support Specialist position.
Prepares IT-related budget items and works on obtaining and comparing quotes from

vendors.

Manages Centre Area Transportation Authority's phone system, data lines, and IT equipment
Completes regular updates to standard operating procedures (SOP) documentation for this

position

Qualifications

A bachelor's 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 (CCNP,CCNA), Citrix(CCA-V,CCA-N), CompTIA, and

SQL Experience Are Preferred.

Compensation and Benefits:

The starting salary range is $89,682.68 - $101,576.00, 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 Coast's first fully compressed natural gas (CNG) fleet and

maintain Pennsylvania's 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://catabus.com/careers/

Selected 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 888-897-7787 dhs.gov/e-verify.

CATA is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment decisions are based

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