Infrastructure Systems Administrator

Applied Research Laboratory at the Penn State University; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,100 - 152,004; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount 75%

Competitive benefits package

Paid time off

Job summary

Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State in San Diego is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Systems Administrator for the DevSecOps Department within the JMIE Division. The role focuses on secure, resilient infrastructure supporting warfighter capabilities in a multidomain environment.

The candidate will install, configure, and maintain systems, manage authentication services, and ensure compliance with DoD security requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree plus 6+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• U.S. citizen eligible for U.S. government security clearance.
• Experience administering Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Knowledge of DNS/DHCP, LDAP, Kubernetes, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Windows Server, ACAS.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, Chef).
• RMF, CISSP/CISM/Security+ or similar certifications and related accreditation experience.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, operate, and maintain systems hardware, software, and infrastructure.
• Manage Windows and Linux OS, applications, networks, and switches.
• Configure and manage authentication services and cross-domain access control.
• Build systems from bare metal following accredited baselines.
• Ensure compliance with government security and readiness policies.

Skills

System administration

Security compliance

DNS / DHCP

Kubernetes

Red Hat Linux

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Puppet

Chef

PowerShell

Bash

Job description

We are searching for an experienced, organized, positive, and self-motivated Infrastructure Systems Administrator to join our DevSecOps Department within the Joint Mission Integration and Experimentation (JMIE) Division at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. JMIE specializes in rapid development of warfighter capabilities in an aggregated and integrated multidomain environment.

ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.

You will:

• Asset installation/configuration, operation and maintenance of systems hardware, software, and related infrastructure


• Configure and manage operating systems (Windows and Linux), applications (commercial and government), networks (IPs, subnets, etc.), and network equipment (switches)


• Configure and manage DOD and IC standard distributed authentication services


• Build systems from \"bare metal\" in alignment with accredited baselines


• Ensure that system hardware, operating systems, software systems, and related procedures adhere to government security and readiness policies


• Perform regular security monitoring to identify any possible intrusions, including assessment of logs and reports


• Perform daily backup operations, regular file archival and purge, as necessary


• Create, change, and delete user accounts per request


• Perform ongoing performance tuning, hardware upgrades, and resource optimization


• Repair and recover from hardware or software failures for multiple sites


• Establish, document, and monitor the government’s cyber security program implementation plan


• Maintain facility video distribution system and displays

Required skills/experience areas include:

• System administration (server and desktop security implementation and management and software development IT infrastructure setup and management)


• U.S. Government computers, networks, and security


• Administering server-side technology and networked computing systems


• Proven working experience with DNS / DHCP / Kickstart / LDAP / Kubernetes / Red Hat Enterprise Linux / Windows 11 and Server / ACAS / Rancher / Grafana / ELK Stack / Cross Domain Guards


• Configure and manage operating systems (Windows and Linux), applications (commercial and government), networks (IPs, subnets, etc.), and network equipment (switches)


• Configure and manage DOD and IC standard distributed authentication services


• Maintain and create system documentation, surge hours worked through events, and create simple scripts (i.e. PowerShell or bash)


• Cybersecurity Management Certification (CISSP, CISM), Cybersecurity IAT-2 level Technical Certification (Security+, GSEC, etc..) Risk Management Framework (RMF) accreditation experience (within six months of hire if you do not have them already)


• Demonstrated ability to work through difficult problems, using proper steps to define and formulate ideas to reach a solution


• Willingness to learn new technologies


• Ability to obtain an active security clearance, at the TS/SCI level, prior to beginning employment

Preferred skills/experience areas include:

• Automate installation, configuration, and provisioning using Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, and Chef


• Joint IO Range, Defense Research and Engineering Network, and/or other similar environments


• DOD and IC network infrastructures

Your working location will be hybrid on-site/work from home (project-dependent ability for hybrid work), located in San Diego, CA. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

If filled as IT Platform Administrator (ARL) - Senior Professional, this position requires:Bachelor's Degree6+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience acceptedRequired Certifications:None

If filled as IT Platform Administrator (ARL) - Advanced Professional, this position requires:Bachelor's Degree3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience acceptedRequired 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.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 $80,100.00 - $152,004.00.

• 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.

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.