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POSITION SPECIFICS
We are searching for an experienced, detail-oriented, and customer service focused DevOps Engineer to join our Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Tools Team at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. The PLM CAD Tools Team works in collaboration with ARL Research Offices to support managing research and engineering data via Siemens Teamcenter and a suite of engineering design tools.
ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.
You will:
Design, code, test, debug, implement, modify, and maintain Siemens Teamcenter PLM environments
Assist with the integration of Teamcenter with Mechanical CAD/Electrical CAD tools and other enterprise applications (e.g., NX, SolidWorks, Altium, CADENAS PARTSolutions)
Establish, implement, and document technology integration and migration strategies; monitor overall performance to proactively identify potential issues and tune appropriately at all levels of the stack
Analyze and translate business process requirements into technical solutions
Ensure compliance with standards and requirements; monitor threats, alerts, and security vulnerabilities
Maintain disaster recovery plans and support business continuity efforts; including backups
Solve interoperability and other advanced issues via helpdesk systems
May develop, test, and implement application enhancements, and develop new integrations
May design and tune application, database, and or systems for optimal use of resources
May supervise a growing staff, including hiring, development, and performance management
Required skills/experience areas include:
Proficiency with Windows Server, Red Hat Linux, and SELinux system administration
Programming skills in multiple languages
VMWare and virtual machine management
Oracle databases and application servers (e.g., Apache Tomcat)
Strong analytical skills to achieve results when diagnosing and resolving technical issues
Success in environments where various forms of communication and organizational skills were crucial to be effective
Preferred skills/experience areas include:
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field (Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Sciences, or Mechanical Engineering)
PLM systems implementation, particularly Siemens Teamcenter or other similar PLM in a production environment
Enterprise software integration and support (COTS tools)
Microsoft Office Product Suite – Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Project, Visio
Prior supervisory and / or leadership experience
Current eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret 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 However, options may exist for hybrid on-site/work from home dependent upon research needs. 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 DevOps Engineer - Senior Professional, this position requires:
Bachelor's Degree
6+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
Required Certifications:
None

If filled as DevOps Engineer - Advanced Professional, this position requires:
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.
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 $81,312.00 - $137,280.00.
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 .
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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 .
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