DevSecOps Digital Engineering Intern

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent research university is seeking a motivated Intern to join their Digital Engineering team. The role involves performing DevSecOps functions, working on cybersecurity, and cloud-native tool management. Candidates should have knowledge of Linux systems, DevOps tools, and scripting languages. Opportunities include hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies and the possibility of working remotely or in-person at their locations in State College, PA, or Reston, VA.

Qualifications

• Experience with Linux-based infrastructures or system administration.
• Knowledge of Ansible, Puppet, or scripting languages.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity assessments and incident response.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure infrastructure solutions.
• Review code changes and documentation.
• Maintain CI/CD pipelines for seamless deployments.

Skills

Linux-based infrastructures

Security profile evaluation

Ansible

Puppet

Scripting languages

Splunk

ELK stack

Prometheus

Cybersecurity assessments

DevOps tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Tools

Git

Bitbucket

GitLab

Job description

We are seeking a motivated, self-starting Intern to join our Digital Engineering team of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State to perform DevSecOps-related functions around software development, cyber security, and/or cloud-native tool management. We will provide you with the opportunity to work on cutting edge technologies driving the future of our military, DoD and Intel communities. This position will work out of our State College, PA or Reston, VA offices, and can also be remote/hybrid.

Responsibilities

• Help design or implement secure, automated infrastructure solutions for high-performance computing environments through Agile software development and cybersecurity
• Work as part of our team to perform and review code changes and documentation as needed
• Work with or help maintain our continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines to allow for frequent, trouble‑free deployments of code while continuously incorporating Thread Intelligence
• Configure or optimize various compute, firewall, or network resources and networks including bare metal or environments
• Coordinate with the team to identify risks, issues, requirements, and design solutions for project‑level activity on a daily basis
• Apply knowledge, skills, & abilities gained in the classroom to our research & development efforts

Required/Desired Experience

• Linux-based infrastructures or system administration
• Security profile evaluation and application
• Ansible, Puppet, or shell/scripting languages
• Splunk, ELK stack, or Prometheus logging platforms
• Basic understanding of software virtualization or networking
• Cybersecurity assessments, incident response, or investigations
• Security control or policy integration

Additional Technologies

• DevOps / DevSecOps tools and practices
• Infrastructure / automation
• Configuration management via Git, Bitbucket, or GitLab
• Container / orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Software vulnerability or compliance assessment
• System security architectures including firewalls, router ACLs (Access Control Lists), web content filters, and Demilitarized Zones (DMZ)
• Troubleshooting skills with the ability to spot issues before they become problems
• Effective communication between business and technology areas
• Well-organized, independent and eager to learn

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 to possess 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.

EEO Statement

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.