Network Systems Specialist at Pennsylvania State University in University Park, PA
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The Information Technology Services Division, located in the Enterprise Operations Office of The Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University is seeking a Senior Network Systems Specialist. This role will provide high-level network administration, development, and design assistance for ARL's secure collateral networks. It will also support additional enterprise network areas as needed, to ensure ARL's enablement of key research and administrative functions. Responsibilities include:
Administration, ensuring operations, and secure configuration of ARL's collateral network infrastructure Respond and remediate system and network security vulnerabilities Implement, test, and support new and emerging technologies while security best practices, and required compliance measures Analyzing network traffic and diagnosing/correcting network and performance issues Conduct risk assessments to determine residual level of risk and any required mitigations Present network security principles and technology solutions to diverse audiences Oversight of the installation and configuration of networks, and secure enclaves, to comply with Government and Federal regulations Participate in the implementation of required policies, procedures, and configurations; make recommendations for improvements Assisting in the development and acquisition of network management tools Typically requires a Bachelor's degree or higher, plus 8 years' related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Required skills and experience include:
A current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification, or higher (Security+, CASP+, CySA+). Also must have the ability to maintain this security related certification A current, fully adjudicated TOP SECRET (Tier 5) clearance Minimum of ten years' operating within a DoD type environment. To include knowledge in NIST/ISO standards, DoD directives, and regulatory requirements (800-171/53 and STIGs) Have a minimum of 5 years as a primary or alternate COMSEC technical administrator or KMS account manager Operating and providing network administration and support in a high-security research computing environment Preferred skills and experience include:
Enterprise WAN/LAN switching and routing Next generation layer 7 firewalls (Palo Alto) Maintenance of secure Windows and Linux servers Advanced knowledge within the development and deployment of secure enclaves and VLANs Skillset to include management of other network supporting services within a secure environment (IPAM/NAC/DNS/DHCP) Possess excellent communication skills. Highly motivated and ability to work independently to plan, identify problems, and produce results.
Salary Range:
$100K -- $150K
Minimum Qualification
System & Network Administration, IT SecurityEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
The Information Technology Services Division, located in the Enterprise Operations Office of The Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University is seeking a Senior Network Systems Specialist. This role will provide high-level network administration, development, and design assistance for ARL's secure collateral networks. It will also support additional enterprise network areas as needed, to ensure ARL's enablement of key research and administrative functions. Responsibilities include:
Administration, ensuring operations, and secure configuration of ARL's collateral network infrastructure Respond and remediate system and network security vulnerabilities Implement, test, and support new and emerging technologies while security best practices, and required compliance measures Analyzing network traffic and diagnosing/correcting network and performance issues Conduct risk assessments to determine residual level of risk and any required mitigations Present network security principles and technology solutions to diverse audiences Oversight of the installation and configuration of networks, and secure enclaves, to comply with Government and Federal regulations Participate in the implementation of required policies, procedures, and configurations; make recommendations for improvements Assisting in the development and acquisition of network management tools Typically requires a Bachelor's degree or higher, plus 8 years' related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Required skills and experience include:
A current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification, or higher (Security+, CASP+, CySA+). Also must have the ability to maintain this security related certification A current, fully adjudicated TOP SECRET (Tier 5) clearance Minimum of ten years' operating within a DoD type environment. To include knowledge in NIST/ISO standards, DoD directives, and regulatory requirements (800-171/53 and STIGs) Have a minimum of 5 years as a primary or alternate COMSEC technical administrator or KMS account manager Operating and providing network administration and support in a high-security research computing environment Preferred skills and experience include:
Enterprise WAN/LAN switching and routing Next generation layer 7 firewalls (Palo Alto) Maintenance of secure Windows and Linux servers Advanced knowledge within the development and deployment of secure enclaves and VLANs Skillset to include management of other network supporting services within a secure environment (IPAM/NAC/DNS/DHCP) Possess excellent communication skills. Highly motivated and ability to work independently to plan, identify problems, and produce results.
Salary Range:
$100K -- $150K
Minimum Qualification
System & Network Administration, IT SecurityEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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