DevSecOps Research and Development Engineer

Summary

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University is seeking DevSecOps Research and Development Engineers to join their Digital Engineering team. The role involves designing secure automation solutions, managing continuous integration pipelines, and coordinating with team members to identify project risks and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure automation solutions for development, testing, and production environments
• Manage continuous integration and delivery pipeline to maximize efficiency
• Improving 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

Skills

• 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
• Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science
• 2+ years of relevant experience (if filled as R&D Engineer - DevSecOps (ARL) - Intermediate Professional)
• No prior relevant work experience required (if filled as R&D Engineer - DevSecOps (ARL) - Professional)
• 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, PostreQL, and MySQL
• Experience with open-source technologies and cloud services

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 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
• Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science
• 2+ years of relevant experience (if filled as R&D Engineer - DevSecOps (ARL) - Intermediate Professional)
• No prior relevant work experience required (if filled as R&D Engineer - DevSecOps (ARL) - Professional)

Nice to Haves

• 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, PostreQL, and MySQL
• Experience with open-source technologies and cloud services

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Robust retirement plans
• Substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time
• Generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children