CyberSecurity/SysAdmin

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. 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)

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

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

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)

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

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

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 Systems Administrator - Senior Professional, this position requires a Bachelor's Degree and 6+ years of relevant experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience). If filled as Systems Administrator - Advanced Professional, this position requires a Bachelor's Degree and 3+ years of relevant experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience). Employment with the University will require successful completion of background checks in accordance with University policies. All positions at ARL require candidates to possess the ability to obtain a government security clearance; S. citizen to apply. Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full‑time employees, including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid time off (holidays, vacation, sick time), and a generous 75% tuition discount for employees and eligible spouses and children.

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.

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