Penn State University
Research Computing Systems Engineer
Penn State University, University Park, Alabama, United States
Overview
Research Computing Systems Engineer
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Penn State University
– Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) in the Research Office Information Technology Division. 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). ARL is a DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply. Location: State College, PA (on-site with the possibility of some hybrid on-site/work-from-home). Some travel to remote locations for testing may be required, generally less than 1% of the time. You will be subject to a government security investigation, and you must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu. Responsibilities
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 Additional responsibilities for higher level positions
Greater depth or scope across the required and preferred experience areas listed below Function with greater levels of autonomy and independence This position can be filled at multiple levels, depending on your education and experience. Minimum requirements include a Bachelor’s degree for the Professional level. Additional experience and/or education are required for higher level positions. Required skills/experience
Advanced Linux and Windows administration and support Fundamental understanding of networking concepts and technologies Experience with broad scope of IT hardware (server, workstation, networking, peripherals, etc.) Past success in a customer service focused role Ability to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical audiences in written and verbal form Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to leverage them to resolve technical and procedural issues Preferred skills/experience
Familiarity with DCSA, DoD, and/or IC Authorization to Operate processes, procedures and frameworks Containerization technologies (Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, Rancher, etc.) 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 Knowledge of general scripting languages (Bash, PowerShell, Python, etc.) Active security clearance, at the Secret level or higher Additional information
Your working location will be on-site, located in State College, PA. There is the possibility of some hybrid on-site/work from home. This position may require periodic travel to remote locations in support of testing, but that will generally be limited in scope to less than 1% of the time. ARL at Penn State is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation and serves as a University center of excellence in defense science, systems, and technologies with a focus in naval missions and related areas. Background/clearance: You will be subject to a government security investigation, and you must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen. Salary & Benefits: The salary range for this position, including all grades, is $61,800.00 - $164,000.00. The proposed salary range may be impacted by geographic differential. Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees including medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, and a generous 75% tuition discount for employees and eligible dependents. For more details, see the Benefits Page. Ethereum? No
EEO and Security: Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473. Campus Security Crime Statistics: The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (and related Pennsylvania Act of 1988) require Penn State to publish an Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR), which includes crime statistics and campus security policies. The ASR is available for review here.
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Research Computing Systems Engineer
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Penn State University
– Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) in the Research Office Information Technology Division. 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). ARL is a DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply. Location: State College, PA (on-site with the possibility of some hybrid on-site/work-from-home). Some travel to remote locations for testing may be required, generally less than 1% of the time. You will be subject to a government security investigation, and you must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu. Responsibilities
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 Additional responsibilities for higher level positions
Greater depth or scope across the required and preferred experience areas listed below Function with greater levels of autonomy and independence This position can be filled at multiple levels, depending on your education and experience. Minimum requirements include a Bachelor’s degree for the Professional level. Additional experience and/or education are required for higher level positions. Required skills/experience
Advanced Linux and Windows administration and support Fundamental understanding of networking concepts and technologies Experience with broad scope of IT hardware (server, workstation, networking, peripherals, etc.) Past success in a customer service focused role Ability to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical audiences in written and verbal form Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to leverage them to resolve technical and procedural issues Preferred skills/experience
Familiarity with DCSA, DoD, and/or IC Authorization to Operate processes, procedures and frameworks Containerization technologies (Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, Rancher, etc.) 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 Knowledge of general scripting languages (Bash, PowerShell, Python, etc.) Active security clearance, at the Secret level or higher Additional information
Your working location will be on-site, located in State College, PA. There is the possibility of some hybrid on-site/work from home. This position may require periodic travel to remote locations in support of testing, but that will generally be limited in scope to less than 1% of the time. ARL at Penn State is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation and serves as a University center of excellence in defense science, systems, and technologies with a focus in naval missions and related areas. Background/clearance: You will be subject to a government security investigation, and you must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen. Salary & Benefits: The salary range for this position, including all grades, is $61,800.00 - $164,000.00. The proposed salary range may be impacted by geographic differential. Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees including medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, and a generous 75% tuition discount for employees and eligible dependents. For more details, see the Benefits Page. Ethereum? No
EEO and Security: Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473. Campus Security Crime Statistics: The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (and related Pennsylvania Act of 1988) require Penn State to publish an Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR), which includes crime statistics and campus security policies. The ASR is available for review here.
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