DevSecOps Digital Engineering Intern

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 View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr