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Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants. POSITION SPECIFICSWe 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 CERTIFICATIONSIf filled as DevOps Engineer - Senior Professional, this position requires:Bachelor's Degree6+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience acceptedRequired Certifications:NoneIf filled as DevOps Engineer - 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/CLEARANCESEmployment 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.
SALARY & BENEFITSThe salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $76,700.00 - $129,500.00.**THE PROPOSED SALARY RANGE MAY BE IMPACTED BY GEOGRAPHIC DIFFERENTIAL**
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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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