DevSecOps Research and Development Engineer

We are seeking DevSecOps Research and Development Engineers to join our Digital Engineering team of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. These positions are available in State College, PA or Reston, VA. ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 day-to-day basis

Requirements

• 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

Qualifications

Minimum education and experience requirements vary by position level:

• R&D Engineer - DevSecOps (ARL) - Intermediate Professional: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science with 2+ years of relevant experience
• R&D Engineer - DevSecOps (ARL) - Professional: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science with no prior relevant work experience required

Required certifications: None

Preferred Skills

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

Schedule

Your working location will be fully on-site, hybrid (on-site/work from home), or fully remote, dependent on skillset and location within the U.S.

Pay

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $101,316.00 - $192,180.00. This range includes an adjustment based on required geographic work location.

Benefits

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Robust retirement plans
• Substantial paid time off (holidays, vacation, and sick time)
• 75% tuition discount for employees, eligible spouses, and children

For more detailed information, visit the Benefits Page.

Security and Clearance

• Employment requires successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies
• Must be eligible to obtain a government security clearance
• Must participate in the ARL drug testing program
• Must comply with electronic and physical monitoring requirements applicable to federal contractors
• ARL operates in a secure information environment involving Unclassified, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and Classified information
• Personal electronic devices brought onsite must be registered and may be restricted from certain areas
• Must be a U.S. citizen to apply