IT Infrastructure Manager - Security Clearance Required

We are searching for a motivated, self-starter to act as Systems Operation Manager on our Information Technology Services team at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University.

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).

You will be responsible for leading and managing our Enterprise Systems Administrator team.

ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.

Responsibilities include :

Guide, mentor, and support employees and day-to-day operations within the ARL Enterprise Systems Administrator team, ensuring function, reliability, compliance, and secure configuration of ARL’s enterprise server infrastructure

Collaborate with Infrastructure Manager and other ITS / Cyber leadership to mature enterprise IT architecture, capacity planning, service delivery, and security

Serve as the top-level subject matter expert on administration of enterprise server infrastructure

Direct the testing and implementation of emerging technologies while applying security best practices and required compliance measures

Conduct risk assessments to determine residual level of risk and any required mitigations, and set team priorities when responding to system and network security vulnerabilities

Oversee the implementation of required policies, procedures, and configurations; provide recommendations for continual service improvements

Work collaboratively with research and support offices, as well as IT peers, to enhance and support server infrastructure services

Communicate effectively with customers, designated vendors, and trade or industry organizations, ensuring alignment with the best interests of ARL and Penn State

This position will be filled as an IT Infrastructure Manager (Management). Minimally requires a Bachelor's Degree with 8+ years of relevant experience, including 3+ years of supervisory experience;

or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required skills and experience include :

Demonstrated experience in the enterprise level administration of both Windows and Linux systems

Knowledge and experience with Infrastructure Core Services : Active Directory management; Virtualization (VMware) administration;

and maintenance of secure Windows and Linux servers

Experience operating and leading technical teams / projects in a high-security research computing environment

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD 8140 / 8570 certification or higher (Security+, CASP+, CySA+).

Success in an environment where various forms of communication and organizational skills were crucial to be effective

Demonstrated ability to work through difficult problems, using proper steps to identify, define, and formulate ideas that produce results

Preferred skills and experience include (not mandatory to apply for this position) :

A current, fully adjudicated Top Secret (Tier 5) clearance

Minimum of four years’ experience within a DoD-type environment, which should include knowledge in NIST / ISO standards, DoD directives, and regulatory requirements (800-171 / 53 and STIGs)

Your working location will be fully on-site, located in State College, PA. Hybrid will be an option after acclimating to the role.

Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.

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.

You will be subject to a government security investigation, and you must be a U.S. citizen to apply. 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 www.arl.psu.edu .

The proposed salary range may be impacted by geographic differential.

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is :

$97,100.00 - $145,700.00