Summary:

The Penguins are constructing a new arena, Consol Energy Center, which is scheduled to open in Fall 2010. For the duration of the construction of Consol Energy Center, this person would work with the new arena project team and focus primarily on the configuration and implementation of the converged local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), servers, applications, desktops, wireless LAN, voice over IP telephony (VOIP) and all related equipment, software and application (collectively, the “converged network technology”). Following the opening of Consol Energy Center, this person would work within a newly-created technology department and have primary responsibility for the administration of the converged network technology ensuring that it supports the needs of the Penguins and its agents in the operation of their businesses and facilities.

Initially, this person would report to the Senior Vice President, Business Affairs/General Counsel. As the Penguins continue to develop a newly-created technology department, they may change reporting for this position.

The salary for this position depends on experience and skills. This person would also participate in health and other benefit programs for full-time employees.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Direct and perform the ongoing administration of all hardware, software and applications comprising the converged network technology, as well as all other data and communications technology needs of the Penguins and its agents.
2. Manage outside vendors and work side-by-side with other technology department personnel to ensure that all arena technology operates properly and effectively.
3. Develop and implement the most effective hardware, software, application and data security and emergency policies and procedures, including business continuity and data recovery plans.
4. Develop and implement a systematic approach for prioritizing and addressing competing converged network and other data and technology needs of the Penguins and its agents and for allocating resources to best support their needs in the most cost-effective manner; evaluate alternatives, perform appropriate cost benefit analysis, and recommend solutions that provide benefits commensurate with their costs.
5. Maintain current knowledge of both technology and business processes, with a cross-functional perspective, and effectively applies that knowledge.
6. Assist in the negotiations of all converged network and other data and communications related contracts, soliciting involvement and participation of other management team members as appropriate.
7. Develop and implement corporate policies and standards relating to the acquisition, implementation, and operation of converged network and other data and communications technology using best practices.
8. Coordinate and perform training of end users in use of software, hardware and applications comprising the converged network and other data and communications technology.
9. Develop and implement long-range plans for converged network and other data and communications technology hardware, software and applications.
10. Perform other duties as necessary and appropriate to the position.

Essential Work Experience and Education:

This position requires 10+ years of work experience in systems administration, systems programming and/or analysis demonstrating excellent organizational, leadership, decision-making and communications skills. This position also requires Cisco CCNA and/or other qualifications. Candidates with an associates or bachelors degree preferred.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills:

This person should have deep knowledge of computer network policies and procedures and various operating systems and servers. This person also should have broad knowledge of specialized systems such as Microsoft 2003 and 2008 enterprise server, Microsoft Exchange 2003 and 2007, MAC OSX, Blackberry Enterprise Server, Ticketmaster Archtics, Microsoft Sharepoint, Citrix, Symantec Backup Exec, Symantec Anti-Virus, HP servers, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, Retail Pro, Micros HMS POS systems and others. The Penguins would prefer this person to have sports team or facility experience.

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