DevOps Engineer

Dev Ops Engineer

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University is seeking 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. The team works with ARL Research Offices to support research and engineering data via Siemens Teamcenter and a suite of engineering design tools.

• Design, code, test, debug, implement, modify, and maintain Siemens Teamcenter PLM environments.
• Integrate Teamcenter with Mechanical and 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 and proactively identify and tune issues across 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.
• Resolve interoperability and other advanced issues via helpdesk systems.
• Develop, test, and implement application enhancements and new integrations.
• Design and tune application, database, or system architecture for optimal resource usage.
• Mentor and, if applicable, 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 for diagnosing and resolving technical issues.
• Success in environments requiring communication and organizational skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Sciences, or Mechanical Engineering.
• PLM systems implementation, especially Siemens Teamcenter, in a production environment.
• Enterprise software integration and support (COTS tools).
• Microsoft Office Product Suite – Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Visio.
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience.
• Current eligibility for a classified security clearance at the Secret level or higher.

State College, PA – on‑site. Hybrid or work‑from‑home arrangements may be considered in consultation with the hiring manager.

For the Dev Ops Engineer – Senior Professional:
Bachelor’s Degree and 6+ years of relevant experience (or equivalent). For the Dev Ops Engineer – Advanced Professional:
Bachelor’s Degree and 3+ years of relevant experience (or equivalent).

Required

Certifications:

None.

All candidates must be U.S. citizens and able to obtain a government security clearance. A background check, including a pre‑employment drug screen, is required.

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.

Current Penn State employees and students should log in to Workday to apply internally. External applicants should click “Apply” to complete the application process.