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Systems Engineer

The Pennsylvania State University
paid time off, sick time, remote work
United States, Pennsylvania, University Park
201 Old Main (Show on map)
Jul 18, 2025
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, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants. POSITION SPECIFICS We are searching for a self-motivated, positive, customer service oriented, and quality conscious Systems Engineer to join our Information Technology Services Division at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. ARL'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). This role will provide systems engineering, 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: Perform system and security engineering including coordinating, designing, recommending, evaluating, and managing new and existing security services, controls, solutions, processes, and procedures Respond and remediate system security vulnerabilities Implement, test, and support new and emerging technologies while applying security best practices, as well as 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 Install and configure systems to comply with government regulations Collaborate with Infrastructure, Cyber Security, and other leadership peers regarding enterprise and system-wide computer architecture, capacity planning, security, and usage Ensure proper operational support of systems, servers, and hardware while engaging with stakeholders through a ticketing system Generate and maintain system, security, and process documentation Participate in the implementation of required policies, procedures, and configurations, also making recommendations for improvements Required skills/experience areas include: Infrastructure Core Services: Active Directory management, Red Hat IDM management, Virtualization (VMware) administration, Commvault backups, and maintenance of secure Windows and Linux servers Demonstrated experience in the enterprise level administration of both Windows and Linux systems Management of enterprise level storage systems Preferred skills/experience areas include: Demonstrated experience in automating management of Linux and Windows systems VMware administration (vRealize, vSphere, NSX, SRM) Experience in the development of secure Linux and Windows system baseline configurations LDAP authentication and management Enterprise storage resources (ECS, Unity, PowerScale) Systems management (Redhat IDM, AAP) Scripting and automation (Ansible, PowerShell) Active Directory/Group Policy Current eligibility for access to classified information at the Top Secret (Tier 5) level or higher and may be subject to a government background investigation to upgrade clearance eligibility, if required. Your working location will be fully on-site, located in State College, PA. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process. MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS Bachelor's Degree 3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted Required Certifications: None ARL'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. All positions at ARL require candidates topossess 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 - $129,500.00.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. 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