DevOps Engineer

Dev Ops Engineer

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Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For more information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

We are searching for an experienced, detail-oriented, and customer-service focused Dev Ops 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 Skill Bridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.

Your working location will be fully on-site, located in State College, PA. Hybrid or work-from-home options may exist depending on research needs.

• 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, Solid Works, Altium, CADENAS PART Solutions).
• 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.
• Develop, test, and implement application enhancements, and develop new integrations.
• Design and tune application, database, and/or systems for optimal use of resources.
• May supervise a growing staff, including hiring, development, and performance management.

• 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 diagnose and resolve technical issues.
• Success in environments where various forms of communication and organizational skills were crucial.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field (Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Sciences, or Mechanical Engineering).
• PLM systems implementation, particularly Siemens Teamcenter or 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.

• For Dev Ops Engineer – Senior Professional:
  Bachelor’s Degree + 6+ years of relevant experience; or equivalent. No required certifications.
• For Dev Ops Engineer – Advanced Professional:
  Bachelor’s Degree + 3+ years of relevant experience; or equivalent. No required certifications.

Employment with the University requires successful completion of background checks in accordance with University policies. All positions at ARL require candidates to possess the ability to obtain a government security clearance; you will be notified during the interview process if this position is subject to a background investigation. Employment with ARL will…