DevSecOps Research and Development Engineer

Devsecops Research And Development Engineer

We are seeking Dev Sec Ops  Research and Development Engineers to join our Digital Engineering team of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. These positions would work out of State College, PA or Reston, VA.

ARL is an authorized DoD Skill Bridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.

You will:

• Design and implement secure automation solutions for development, testing, and production environments
• Manage continuous integration and delivery pipeline to maximize efficiency
• Improving systems through updates and optimizations using various technologies
• Present program overviews, proposals, and technical briefings at internal and external events
• Coordinate with sponsors and team members to identify risks, issues, requirements, and design solutions for project-level activity on a day to day basis

Required Skills/Experience areas include:

• Strong experience with Linux-based infrastructures, Linux/Unix administration
• Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python, Bash, and Ansible
• Experience with version control software such as Git
• Experience with open-source technologies and cloud services such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience with logging, search, and/or aggregation tools such as Splunk, Elastic, or Prometheus
• Stellar troubleshooting skills with the ability to spot issues before they become problems
• Strong communication skills and ability to explain protocol and processes with team and management
• Well-organized, independent and ready to work with minimal supervision

Preferred Skills/Experience areas include:

• Working with Atlassian products (JIRA, Bitbucket, Confluence)
• Working knowledge in Java, C/C++, and Matlab
• Familiarity with VMWare virtualization tools
• Familiarity with Git Lab
• Experience with databases such as SQL, PostreQL, and MySQL
• Experience with open-source technologies and cloud services

Your working location will be fully on-site, located in State College, PA or Reston, VA, a hybrid on-site/work from home, or fully remote, dependent on skillset and location, within the U.S. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

If filled as R&D Engineer
- Dev Sec Ops  (ARL) - Intermediate Professional, this position requires:

• Bachelor's Degree
  - Engineering or Science
• 2+ years of relevant experience
• Required
  
  Certifications:
  
  None

If filled as R&D Engineer
- Dev Sec Ops  (ARL) - Professional, this position requires:

• Bachelor's Degree
  - Engineering or Science
• No prior relevant work experience required
• Required
  
  Certifications:
  
  None

ARL's purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific, engineering, and technology problems in support of the Navy, the Intel Community (IC), and other federal government customers.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our website .psu.edu.

SALARY & BENEFITS

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $ - $. This salary range includes an adjustment based on required geographic work location.

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.

For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.