Software Engineer, Cybersecurity

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If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants .Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants .POSITION SPECIFICS We are searching for an experienced, detail-oriented, and customer service focused Software Engineer to join our AI for Visual Analytics (AIVA) Team at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State.

This position involves the design, development, testing, deployment and maintenance of a variety of software programs in support of our government customers. This position will be on site in State College, PA or Key West, FLARL is an authorized DoD Skill Bridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.

You will:

Design, implement, test, debug, modify, document, performance tune and maintain software applications

Assist with the integration of new and existing software features into existing workflows

Analyze and translate business process requirements into technical solutions

Ensure compliance with standards and requirements; monitor threats, alerts, and security vulnerabilities

Required skills/experience areas include:

Proficiency with Windows Server, Red Hat Linux, and SELinux systems

Java, SQL, JavaScript, HTML and CSSStrong 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

Active Secret Security Clearance Preferred skills/experience areas include:

Prior US Government related work

A degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering Current eligibility for access to classified information at the Top Secret level or higher and may be subject to a government background investigation to upgrade clearance eligibility, if required

Your working location will be fully on-site, located in State College, PA or Key West, FL.MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS If filled as Research and Development Engineer - Advanced Professional, this position requires:

Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science5+ years of relevant experience

Required

Certifications:

None If filled as Research and Development Engineer - Intermediate Professional, this position requires:

Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science2+ years of relevant experience

Required

Certifications:

NoneARL’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). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our website .psu.edu .BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) 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 government background investigation. 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 possible grades, is $86,300.00 - $.
** THE PROPOSED SALARY RANGE MAY BE IMPACTED BY GEOGRAPHIC DIFFERENTIAL
** Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure

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…