Systems Engineer

The Pennsylvania State University • University Park, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

We are searching for a Systems Engineer for our highly secured environments to join our Information Technology Services Division at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University. Information Technology Services provides ARL’s administrative and research computing environments and capabilities, delivering secure, responsive, efficient, effective, and compliant IT services and operations to meet the demanding needs of ARL’s leading edge research. This role will provide systems administration, computing support, and specialized support services for the enablement of key research and administrative functions by ensuring the security, compliance, functionality, and reliability of research and administrative systems through hands on configuration and support. ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply. You will: Be responsible for administration and secure configuration of various operating system distributions Respond and remediate system and network security vulnerabilities Implement, test, and support new and emerging technologies while applying security best practices and required compliance measures Present system and network security principles and technology solutions to diverse audiences Conduct risk assessments to determine residual level of risk and any required mitigations Participate in installation and configuration of systems to comply with Government regulations Collaborate with IT colleagues on the design of technical infrastructures, targeting specific goals Ensure proper operational support of systems, servers, and hardware while engaging with stakeholders through ticketing system Generate and maintain system, security, and process documentation Participate in the implementation of required policies, procedures, and configurations; make recommendations for improvements

Requirements

• Willingness and ability to obtain a fully adjudicated TOP SECRET (Tier 5) clearance
• Willingness and ability to obtain Security+ certification
• Knowledge in NIST/ISO standards, DoD directives, and regulatory requirements (800-171/53, etc.)
• Systems integration in a heterogeneous network environment
• Operating and providing systems administration and support in a high-security research computing environment

Nice To Haves

• Automating management of Linux and Windows systems
• VMware administration (vRealize, vSphere, NSX, SRM)
• Development of secure Linux and Windows system baseline configurations
• LDAP authentication and management
• Enterprise storage resources (ECS, Unity, PowerScale)
• Systems management (SCCM, Ansible, IDM, AAP)
• Active Directory/Group Policy
• Subject matter expertise (SME) with Infrastructure Core Services: Active Directory management, Virtualization (VMware) administration, Commvault backups, and maintenance of secure Windows and Linux servers
• Enterprise level administration of both Windows and Linux systems
• Management of enterprise level storage systems

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for administration and secure configuration of various operating system distributions
• Respond and remediate system and network security vulnerabilities
• Implement, test, and support new and emerging technologies while applying security best practices and required compliance measures
• Present system and network security principles and technology solutions to diverse audiences
• Conduct risk assessments to determine residual level of risk and any required mitigations
• Participate in installation and configuration of systems to comply with Government regulations
• Collaborate with IT colleagues on the design of technical infrastructures, targeting specific goals
• Ensure proper operational support of systems, servers, and hardware while engaging with stakeholders through ticketing system
• Generate and maintain system, security, and process documentation
• Participate in the implementation of required policies, procedures, and configurations; make recommendations for improvements

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