Overview
On Site
USD 97,100.00 - 164,000.00 per year
Full Time
Skills
Workday
Military
DevSecOps
System integration
Budget
Technical writing
Design
Auditing
Project management
Strategic planning
Information management
Data
Document management
Logistics
Quality assurance
Agile management
JIRA
Confluence
GitLab
Supply chain management
ADS
Git
Bitbucket
Configuration Management
Content management
Change management
Management
Network
Apache Hadoop
Apache HBase
Apache Accumulo
Apache Spark
Apache Kafka
Puppet
Ansible
Terraform
Bash
Windows PowerShell
Python
Information assurance
Impact analysis
Information architecture
Hardening
Systems engineering
Security+
CISSP
Security clearance
Break/Fix
Leadership
Science
FOCUS
DoD
Research
Job Details
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
We are searching for an experienced Engineering Project Manager to join our DevSecOps Department of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. This role will have you leading the process of formalizing, standardizing and standing up our Configuration Management (CM) modernization efforts for our sponsors. ARL/Penn State's purpose is to develop innovative solutions to challenging national problems in support of the Navy, DoD, and Intel communities engineering and technology needs.
ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.
You will:
This position can be filled at multiple levels depending on education, and experience. Minimally requires a Bachelor's Degree and 6 year's related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Additional experience and/or education are required for higher level positions. A Master's Degree is preferred.
Additional responsibilities for higher level position includes:
Required skills/knowledge includes:
ARL at Penn State is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation and serves as a University center of excellence in defense science, systems, and technologies with a focus in naval missions and related areas.
Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen
ARL is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion; we believe this is central to our success as a Department of Defense designated University Affiliated Research Center (UARC). We are at our best when we draw on the talents of all parts of society, and our greatest accomplishments are achieved when diverse perspectives are part of our workforce.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at .
**The proposed salary range may be impacted by geographic differential.**
The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:
$97,100.00 - $164,000.00
Salary Structure - additional information on Penn State's job and salary structure.
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 .
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
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Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action 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 .
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
We are searching for an experienced Engineering Project Manager to join our DevSecOps Department of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. This role will have you leading the process of formalizing, standardizing and standing up our Configuration Management (CM) modernization efforts for our sponsors. ARL/Penn State's purpose is to develop innovative solutions to challenging national problems in support of the Navy, DoD, and Intel communities engineering and technology needs.
ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.
You will:
- Act as principle advisor to the PSU-ARL DevSecOps Department Head
- Lead the creation of project plans and interact regularly with program sponsors, stakeholders, project/program teams and others in completion of the work and communicating status
- Oversee System integration and work to standardize design for sponsor
- Review progress of projects and recommend, support, and implement improvement strategies where needed
- Prepare various reports including budget reports and/or project plans for inclusion in program plans
- Oversee the production of technical documentation to support maintenance of HW/SW systems in concert with the Chief Engineer or Design Lead
- Responsible for managing software baseline changes and the effects on the overall system
- Managing multiple environment HW and SW baselines at multiple classification levels
- Lead automation efforts in SCM including software builds, audit tools and transfer mechanisms
This position can be filled at multiple levels depending on education, and experience. Minimally requires a Bachelor's Degree and 6 year's related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Additional experience and/or education are required for higher level positions. A Master's Degree is preferred.
Additional responsibilities for higher level position includes:
- Provide Senior leadership and direction to project management activities, best practices and project management
- May serve as a member of the senior leadership team
- Participates in the strategic planning process and provides input into strategic decision
- Lead configuration management, information management, test data support, documentation management, integrated logistics support, or quality assurance activities for the work unit
Required skills/knowledge includes:
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Ability to represent successful completion of work in Agile Management systems environment (e.g. Jira, Confluence, GitLab)
- Experience managing projects to include; software, source code, and other artifacts under configuration control in a SCM tool such ads Git, Bitbucket, or similar
- Experience in Software Release and Baseline Management
- High-level knowledge of CM principles and experience
- Experience with software code development to automate run-time environment tool
- Experience overseeing and maintaining, configuring, operating and troubleshooting complex electronic computer interface systems and network equipment
- Familiarity with distributed systems like Hadoop, HBase/Accumulo, Spark and Kafka
- Familiarity with Puppet, Ansible, Terraform, Bash, Powershell, and Python tools
- Understanding of HW/SW builds, IA hardening and lockdown, and Systems Engineering principles
- Able to achieve IAT Level 1 (CompTIA Security + and OS/Computing Environment certification) within the first year, and IAT Level II+ within two years (CISSP).
- Ability to perform onsite work in secure facilities minimum of 75% of time
- Position requires onsite support in a classified environment
- Remote work supported only in limited capacity (short duration, NIPR) and with approval of the sponsor
- Candidates must have an active TS clearance and be SCI eligible
- Employee will be required to travel in support of distant end installations or break fix actions if they cannot be accomplished remotely. Such travel may be with limited (less than 3 days) notice.
ARL at Penn State is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation and serves as a University center of excellence in defense science, systems, and technologies with a focus in naval missions and related areas.
Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen
ARL is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion; we believe this is central to our success as a Department of Defense designated University Affiliated Research Center (UARC). We are at our best when we draw on the talents of all parts of society, and our greatest accomplishments are achieved when diverse perspectives are part of our workforce.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at .
**The proposed salary range may be impacted by geographic differential.**
The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:
$97,100.00 - $164,000.00
Salary Structure - additional information on Penn State's job and salary structure.
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 .
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action 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 .
Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster
PA State Labor Law Poster
Affirmative Action
Penn State Policies
Copyright Information
Hotlines
San Diego, CA
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