DevSecOps Research Computing Software Engineer

POSITION SPECIFICS

We are seeking a motivated, self‑starting Research Computing Software Engineer to join our Cloud Technology Advancement Department in the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State to perform Dev Sec Ops  functions. This position would work out of our State College, PA, location.

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

• Design and implement secure, automated infrastructure solutions for high‑performance computing environments thru Agile software development
• The entry‑level Dev Sec Ops  individual will work as part of a team to perform and review pull requests, unit tests, and occasional documentation as needed
• Work with and maintain our continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines to allow for frequent, trouble‑free deployments of infrastructure code
• Configure and optimize various compute resources and networks including bare metal and virtualized/container environments
• Provide demonstrations of your work to the internal team and occasionally external customers
• Coordinate with the Agile team to identify risks, issues, requirements, and design solutions for project‑level activity on a daily basis

• Knowledge of Dev Sec Ops  tools/practices
• Linux‑based infrastructure / system administration knowledge
• Infrastructure/automation via scripting languages like Ansible or Puppet
• Interest in Cloud‑Native Computing Foundation tools like Kubernetes
• Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipeline development skills
• Proven troubleshooting skills with the ability to spot issues before they become problems

• RHEL 8.x or newer
• Bare metal workstation, server, data center hardware and software
• Configuration management via Git, Bitbucket, or Git Lab
• Container/orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes, Rancher, or other scaled Kubernetes environments
• Well‑organized, independent and ready to work

If filled as Research Computing Software Engineer
- Intermediate Professional, this position requires:
Bachelor's Degree, 1+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted, Required

Certifications:

None.

If filled as Research Computing Software Engineer
- Professional, this position requires:
Bachelor's Degree, No prior relevant work experience required; previous relevant work experience accepted in lieu of education, Required

Certifications:

None.

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.

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $61,800.00 - $. THE PROPOSED SALARY RANGE MAY BE IMPACTED BY GEOGRAPHIC DIFFERENTIAL.

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.

Penn State is an equal opportunity 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.