DevOps Engineer

Penn State University • Ferguson Township, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are searching for an experienced, detail-oriented, and customer service focused DevOps Engineer to join our Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Tools Team at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. The PLM CAD Tools Team works in collaboration with ARL Research Offices to support managing research and engineering data via Siemens Teamcenter and a suite of engineering design tools. ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply. You will: Design, code, test, debug, implement, modify, and maintain Siemens Teamcenter PLM environments Assist with the integration of Teamcenter with Mechanical CAD/Electrical CAD tools and other enterprise applications (e.g., NX, SolidWorks, Altium, CADENAS PARTSolutions) Establish, implement, and document technology integration and migration strategies; monitor overall performance to proactively identify potential issues and tune appropriately at all levels of the stack Analyze and translate business process requirements into technical solutions Ensure compliance with standards and requirements; monitor threats, alerts, and security vulnerabilities Maintain disaster recovery plans and support business continuity efforts; including backups Solve interoperability and other advanced issues via helpdesk systems May develop, test, and implement application enhancements, and develop new integrations May design and tune application, database, and or systems for optimal use of resources May supervise a growing staff, including hiring, development, and performance management

Requirements

• Proficiency with Windows Server, Red Hat Linux, and SELinux system administration
• Programming skills in multiple languages
• VMWare and virtual machine management
• Oracle databases and application servers (e.g., Apache Tomcat)
• Strong analytical skills to achieve results when diagnosing and resolving technical issues
• Success in environments where various forms of communication and organizational skills were crucial to be effective
• Bachelor's Degree 6+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
• Bachelor's Degree 3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field (Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Sciences, or Mechanical Engineering)
• PLM systems implementation, particularly Siemens Teamcenter or other similar PLM in a production environment
• Enterprise software integration and support (COTS tools)
• Microsoft Office Product Suite – Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Project, Visio
• Prior supervisory and / or leadership experience
• Current eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret level or higher and may be subject to a government background investigation to upgrade clearance eligibility, if required

Responsibilities

• Design, code, test, debug, implement, modify, and maintain Siemens Teamcenter PLM environments
• Assist with the integration of Teamcenter with Mechanical CAD/Electrical CAD tools and other enterprise applications (e.g., NX, SolidWorks, Altium, CADENAS PARTSolutions)
• Establish, implement, and document technology integration and migration strategies; monitor overall performance to proactively identify potential issues and tune appropriately at all levels of the stack
• Analyze and translate business process requirements into technical solutions
• Ensure compliance with standards and requirements; monitor threats, alerts, and security vulnerabilities
• Maintain disaster recovery plans and support business continuity efforts; including backups
• Solve interoperability and other advanced issues via helpdesk systems
• May develop, test, and implement application enhancements, and develop new integrations
• May design and tune application, database, and or systems for optimal use of resources
• May supervise a growing staff, including hiring, development, and performance management

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees