Systems Engineer at Penn State University

Ferguson Township, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Mar, 26

Salary

145700.0

Posted On

13 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Systems Administration, Network Security, Risk Assessments, Operating Systems, Linux, Windows, VMware, Active Directory, LDAP, Ansible, SCCM, Security Compliance, Documentation, Technical Infrastructure, Enterprise Storage, DoD Directives

Industry

Defense & Space

Description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. 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 a Systems Engineer for our highly secured environments to join our Information Technology Services Division at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University. Information Technology Services provides ARL’s administrative and research computing environments and capabilities, delivering secure, responsive, efficient, effective, and compliant IT services and operations to meet the demanding needs of ARL’s leading edge research. This role will provide systems administration, computing support, and specialized support services for the enablement of key research and administrative functions by ensuring the security, compliance, functionality, and reliability of research and administrative systems through hands on configuration and support. ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply. You will: Be responsible for administration and secure configuration of various operating system distributions Respond and remediate system and network security vulnerabilities Implement, test, and support new and emerging technologies while applying security best practices and required compliance measures Present system and network security principles and technology solutions to diverse audiences Conduct risk assessments to determine residual level of risk and any required mitigations Participate in installation and configuration of systems to comply with Government regulations Collaborate with IT colleagues on the design of technical infrastructures, targeting specific goals Ensure proper operational support of systems, servers, and hardware while engaging with stakeholders through ticketing system Generate and maintain system, security, and process documentation Participate in the implementation of required policies, procedures, and configurations; make recommendations for improvements Required skills/experience areas include: Willingness and ability to obtain a fully adjudicated TOP SECRET (Tier 5) clearance Willingness and ability to obtain Security+ certification Knowledge in NIST/ISO standards, DoD directives, and regulatory requirements (800-171/53, etc.) Systems integration in a heterogeneous network environment Operating and providing systems administration and support in a high-security research computing environment Preferred skills/experience areas include: Automating management of Linux and Windows systems VMware administration (vRealize, vSphere, NSX, SRM) Development of secure Linux and Windows system baseline configurations LDAP authentication and management Enterprise storage resources (ECS, Unity, PowerScale) Systems management (SCCM, Ansible, IDM, AAP) Active Directory/Group Policy Subject matter expertise (SME) with Infrastructure Core Services: Active Directory management, Virtualization (VMware) administration, Commvault backups, and maintenance of secure Windows and Linux servers Enterprise level administration of both Windows and Linux systems Management of enterprise level storage systems Your working location will be fully on-site, located in State College, PA. MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS If filled as Systems Engineer - Senior Professional, this position requires: Bachelor's Degree 6+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted Required Certifications: None If filled as Systems Engineer - Advanced Professional, this position requires: Bachelor's Degree 3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted Required Certifications: None ARL at Penn State is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation and serves as a University center of excellence in defense science, systems, and technologies with a focus in naval missions and related areas.. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.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 - $145,700.00.**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 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. CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here. EEO IS THE LAW 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. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines There’s a reason Penn State consistently ranks among the top one percent of the world’s universities. Across 24 campuses, our 100,000 students and 40,000 faculty and staff know the real measure of success goes beyond the classroom – it’s the positive impact made on communities across the world. Our ideals stem from our origins as Pennsylvania’s sole land-grant institution, which allow us to continue to bring positive impact to humanity through our teaching, research, and engagement mission. And across the world is a community of Penn Staters – more than half a million strong – driven by that same spirit to serve our local and global communities. At Penn State, passion is met with collaboration in an environment that is rooted in shared pride for the accomplishments of our fellow students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Penn Staters cheer each other on to build a culture committed to service and engagement. Our University values represent our core ethical aspirations for all our daily activities and actions as students, faculty, staff, and volunteers at Penn State. Our values are as follows; Integrity, Respect, Responsibility, Discovery, Excellence, and Community. We Are Penn State. One Community. Impacting Many.

Responsibilities

The Systems Engineer will provide systems administration, computing support, and specialized support services to ensure the security, compliance, functionality, and reliability of research and administrative systems. Responsibilities include responding to security vulnerabilities, implementing new technologies, and collaborating with IT colleagues on technical infrastructure design.