Cyber Security Systems Engineer

Penn State University•Ferguson Township, PA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are searching for a self-motivated Cyber Security Systems Engineer to join our Research Office Information Technology Division at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University. The Research Office Information Technology Division provides systems design, administration, and support services for the enablement of key research functions. This is a research support position where building sustained awareness of research activities, documenting emerging needs, and advocating effectively to ensure that critical dependencies are resourced and addressed is paramount. Ideal candidates will possess a broad scope of information technology (IT) skills, the ability to establish and grow partnerships, and adapt quickly to emerging and complex needs. ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply. ARL’s purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific, engineering, and technology problems in support of the Navy, the Department of Defense (DoD), and the Intel Community (IC). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu.

Requirements

Advanced Linux administration and support
Broad scope of IT hardware (server, workstation, networking, peripherals, etc.)
General scripting languages (Bash, PowerShell, Python, etc.)
Containerization technologies (Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, Rancher, etc.)
Ability to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical audiences in written and verbal form
Exceptional ability to translate complex research objectives and technical requirements to both technical and non-technical audiences
Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to leverage them to resolve technical and procedural issues
Networking concepts and technologies
Demonstrated ability to problem solve collaboratively, build relationships, and foster cohesion
Current eligibility for access to classified information at the TS/SCI level or higher and may be subject to a government background investigation to upgrade clearance eligibility, if required
If filled as Cyber Security Systems Engineer - Principal Professional, this position requires: Master's Degree 8+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
If filled as Cyber Security Systems Engineer - Senior Professional, this position requires: Bachelor's Degree 6+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with DCSA, DoD, and/or IC Authorization to operate processes, procedures and framework
Support of CI/CD pipelines (Bamboo, Jenkins, GitLab, etc.)
Automation and management of Linux and Windows system configurations with scripting, policy, and management tools (shell scripting, Satellite, Puppet, Ansible, MCM, system and group policy, etc.)
Vulnerability and security scanning tools (ACAS, Nessus, SCC, Trivy, Grype, SCAP, OpenSCAP, Evaluate STIG, etc.)
Commercial, government, and DoD cloud computing environments
Support of research computing environments and projects

Responsibilities

Lead ITS’s engagement with the Research Office to: Bridge communication between researchers and ITS; translating complex research requirements into actionable, prioritized IT strategies
Surface IT needs proactively and co-create solutions
Develop a robust understanding of sponsor and research objectives to anticipate IT dependencies and construct/align technical solutions with sponsor goals
Demonstrate understanding of research needs and priorities by acting as a partner in problem solving to identify solutions
Develop and maintain documentation of current and emerging IT needs and priorities
Advocate for research needs within ITS while providing information to support prioritization at the Lab leadership level
Provide a broad scope of technical support for research related operations
Ensure IT hardware and software follow proper system design, operations, configurations, and maintenance
Generate and maintain system and process documentation
Provide general consultative services to researchers on a broad scope of technology
Provide field testing support at off-site locations

Benefits

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.
In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time.
One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

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