The Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University
Research and Development
CyberSecuritySystemsEngineer
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“Cyber Security Systems Engineer at The Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University. Skills: Cyber Security Systems Engineering, System and Security Engineering, System Administration, Network Security, Compliance. Perform system and security engineering including coordinating, designing, recommending, evaluating, and managing new and existing security services, controls, solutions, processes, and procedures. Monitor all ARL Special Program networks and provide a timely response to”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensuring the security, compliance, functionality, and reliability of systems
Industry & Context.
Demonstrated effective problem solving skills
Active TS/SCI security clearance with Counter-Intelligence poly, Must be a U.S. citizen, Ability to obtain a government security clearance, Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
An active TS/SCI security clearance with Counter-Intelligence poly, Current Security+ CE or CISSP certification, or other security related certification (CASP+, CySA+, or similar), understanding of cyber security, system administration, and networking fundamentals within a heterogeneous network environment, Operating and providing systems administration and support in a high-security research computing environment, Operational experience, in a government-regulated environment, with familiarity in security/event log auditing, definition and interpretation of audit requirements, Security plan development and/or continuous monitoring for compliance with security plans in a government-regulated environment, Linux endpoint configuration and security in a government-regulated environment, Windows and Linux operating system administration and secure configuration in a government-regulated environment, Experience with Cisco network infrastructure (switch, router, firewall) configuration, hardening, and security in a government-regulated environment, Vulnerability scanning and mitigation utilizing Nessus, ACAS, SCC, and STIG viewer in a government-regulated environment, Experience with VMWare and management of Virtual Machines in a government-regulated environment, Demonstrated effective problem solving, communication, and organizational skills, Ability to multitask, work effectively independently, as part of a team, and across multiple teams in various disciplines, Task and project leadership qualities, to include peer mentoring, progress reporting, ownership of responsibility, etc.
Nice to Have
Bachelor’s Degree in Cyber and Information Security, Information Technology, or Computer Science, Additional vendor, cloud, or technology certifications, Assessment and Authorization with experience using RMF in a government-regulated environment, Knowledge and application of NIST 800-53, ICD 503, Department of Defense Directives, and regulatory requirements in a government-regulated environment, Experience with SEIM management or use for analysis using Splunk in a government-regulated environment
What You'll Do.
Perform system and security engineering including coordinating
and managing new and existing security services
Monitor all ARL Special Program networks and provide a timely response to all cybersecurity incidents
Provide systems engineering and systems administration support for ARL Special Programs networks
Independently respond to alerts
user activity and requests
generated by multiple security systems
or units within the Special Program environment
Conduct risk assessments to determine residual level of risk and any required mitigations
Provide oversight of the installation and configuration of systems to comply with Government regulations and maintain compliance documentation
Collaborate with IT colleagues on the design of technical infrastructures targeting specific goals
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with IT colleagues on the design of technical infrastructures; Work effectively as part of a team; Work effectively across multiple teams in various disciplines
Communication Scope
Demonstrated effective communication skills
Process & Methodology
Task and project leadership qualities, Progress reporting, Ownership of responsibility
Full Job Description
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