DevSecOps Research and Development Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 19, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jul 1, 2026. Pennsylvania State University scores B on the Alion truth index.
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POSITION SPECIFICS
We are seeking a motivated, self-starting DevSecOps Research and Development Engineer to join our Cloud Technology Advancement Department in the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University. This position would work out of our State College, PA, location.
ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.
You will:
- Design and implement secure, automated infrastructure solutions for high-performance computing environments thru Agile software development
- The entry-level DevSecOps 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
Require skills/experience include:
- Knowledge of DevSecOps 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
Preferred skills/experience includes:
- RHEL 8.x or newer
- Bare metal workstation, server, data center hardware and software
- Configuration management via Git, Bitbucket, or GitLab
- Container/orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes, Rancher, or other scaled Kubernetes environments
- Well-organized, independent and ready to work
MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
If filled as Research and Development Engineer - DevSecOps (ARL) - Intermediate Professional, this position requires: Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science 2+ years of relevant experience Required Certifications: None If filled as Research and Development Engineer - DevSecOps (ARL) - Professional, this position requires: Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science No prior relevant work experience required Required Certifications: NoneARL’s purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific, engineering, and technology problems in support of the Navy, the Department of Defense (DoD), and the Intel Community (IC).
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.Notice regarding employment at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL): Employees must be eligible to obtain a government security clearance, participate in the ARL drug testing program, and 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. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply.SALARY & BENEFITS
The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $92,100.00 - $174,708.00.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.