What are the responsibilities and job description for the Systems Engineer position at The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University?
The Information Technology Services Office, located in the Enterprise Operations Office of The Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University is seeking a Systems Engineer for our Enterprise and high security environments. This role will provide advanced systems engineering and 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 systems through hands on configuration and support. 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 Intelligence Community (IC).
You will:
Required skills and experience areas include:
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.
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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu.
$86,300.00 - $129,500.00
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CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
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You will:
- Perform system and security engineering including coordinating, designing, recommending, evaluating, and managing new and existing security services, controls, solutions, processes, and procedures
- Respond and remediate system security vulnerabilities
- Manage cyber security tools on multiple environments
- 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
- The installation and configuration of systems to comply with Government regulations
- Generate and maintain system, security, and process documentation
- Collaborate with Infrastructure, Cyber Security and other leadership peers regarding enterprise and system-wide computer architecture, capacity planning, security and usage
Required skills and experience areas include:
- Systems integration in a heterogeneous network environment
- Demonstrated experience in the enterprise level administration of both Windows and Linux
- Strong understanding of cyber security, system administration, and networking fundamentals within a heterogeneous network environment
- Operating and providing systems administration and support in a research computing environment
- A current, fully adjudicated TOP SECRET (Tier 5) clearance
- Knowledge in NIST/ISO standards, DoD directives, and regulatory requirements (800-171/53, etc.)
- The ability to certify and maintain information security related certification (Security , CASP , CySA )
- Security systems administration (Splunk, Nessus, XDR, Defender)
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.
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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu.
- The proposed salary range may be impacted by geographic differential.**
$86,300.00 - $129,500.00
Salary Structure - additional information on Penn State's job and salary structure.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action 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.
Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster
PA State Labor Law Poster
Affirmative Action
Penn State Policies
Copyright Information
Hotlines
University Park, PA
Salary : $86,300 - $129,500