DevSecOps Research and Development Engineer

Dev Sec Ops  Research and Development Engineer

We are seeking highly motivated, self‑starting Dev Sec Ops  Research and Development Engineers to join our team in the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. These positions would work out of our State College, PA, Reston, VA, San Diego, CA or Hawaii locations/offices.

Hosted by an authorized DoD Skill Bridge partner, this role welcomes transitioning military members.

• Design and implement secure automation solutions for development, testing, and production environments
• Manage continuous integration and delivery pipeline to maximize efficiency
• Improve 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 daily basis

• 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.

• 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, Postgre
  
  SQL, and MySQL

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and will need to obtain and maintain at least a SECRET clearance. You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply. Applicants with an active security clearance will be given preference. Employment will require successful completion of a pre‑employment drug screen and background check, in accordance with university policies.

Salary
: $76,700.00 – $ per year, including geographic differential.

EEO Statement
:
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