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Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. \n\nCURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, pleaselogin to Workday to complete thestudent application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.\n\nIf you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants.\n\nApproval 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.\nPOSITION SPECIFICS\nWe are seeking DevSecOps Research and Development Engineers to join our team in the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. These positions would work out of State College, PA or Reston, VA.\nARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.\nYou will:\nDesign and implement secure automation solutions for development, testing, and production environments\nManage continuous integration and delivery pipeline to maximize efficiency\nImproving systems through updates and optimizations using various technologies\nPresent program overviews, proposals, and technical briefings at internal and external events\nCoordinate with sponsors and team members to identify risks, issues, requirements, and design solutions for project-level activity on a day to day basis\nRequired Skills/Experience areas include:\nStrong experience with Linux-based infrastructures, Linux/Unix administration\nKnowledge of scripting languages such as Python, Bash, and Ansible\nExperience with version control software such as Git\nExperience with open-source technologies and cloud services such as Docker and Kubernetes\nExperience with logging, search, and/or aggregation tools such as Splunk, Elastic, or Prometheus\nStellar troubleshooting skills with the ability to spot issues before they become problems\nStrong communication skills and ability to explain protocol and processes with team and management\nWell-organized, independent and ready to work with minimal supervision\nPreferred Skills/Experience areas include:\nWorking with Atlassian products (JIRA, Bitbucket, Confluence)\nWorking knowledge in Java, C/C++, and Matlab\nFamiliarity with VMWare virtualization tools\nFamiliarity with GitLab\nExperience with databases such as SQL, PostreQL, and MySQL\nExperience with open-source technologies and cloud services\nYour work location will be fully on-site, located in State College, PA or Reston, VA, a hybrid on-site/work from home, or fully remote, dependent on skillset and location, within the U.S.\nQuestions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.\nMINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS\nIf filled as R&D Engineer - DevSecOps (ARL) - Intermediate Professional, this position requires:\nBachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science\n2+ years of relevant experience\nRequired Certifications:\nNone\n\nIf filled as R&D Engineer - DevSecOps (ARL) - Professional, this position requires:\nBachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science\nNo prior relevant work experience required\nRequired Certifications:\nNoneARL’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.\nFOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our website atwww.arl.psu.edu.\nBACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES\nEmployment 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):\nEmployees 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\nThe 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\nPenn 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.\nCAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS\nPursuant 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.\nEEO IS THE LAW\nPenn 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. 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