Penn State University · 22 hours ago
Systems Architect
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$77K/yr - $146K/yr
6+ years expPenn State University is seeking a highly motivated Systems Architect to join their Joint Mission Integration and Experimentation Division (JMIE) at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL). The role involves designing and implementing IT system architecture, maintaining network infrastructure, and troubleshooting complex technical problems while ensuring system security and confidentiality.
Higher Education
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design, configure, improve, and maintain Data Center and IT/Software Engineering Laboratory facility requirements such as use-cases, floorplans, layouts, diagrams, and rack elevations
Develop and implement information technology system architecture for integration of multiple platforms, operating systems, and applications across the classified enterprise
Determine and document systems specifications, input/output processes, and working parameters for hardware/software compatibility and maintenance of system security
Design, configure, and maintain network infrastructure; including routers, switches, firewalls
Implement hardening requirements on systems and devices such as DISA STIGs, SRGs, etc
Identify, analyze, and resolve information security and program support deficiencies
Troubleshoot and develop solutions to complex technical problems
Maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information
Be responsible for observing all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Lab
Be expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practice
May function in a leadership role and provide direction and guidance to lower level professional and support staff
May represent the organization as a primary technical contact on projects to outside vendors and customers
Qualification
Required
Design, configure, improve, and maintain Data Center and IT/Software Engineering Laboratory facility requirements such as use-cases, floorplans, layouts, diagrams, and rack elevations
Develop and implement information technology system architecture for integration of multiple platforms, operating systems, and applications across the classified enterprise
Determine and document systems specifications, input/output processes, and working parameters for hardware/software compatibility and maintenance of system security
Design, configure, and maintain network infrastructure; including routers, switches, firewalls
Implement hardening requirements on systems and devices such as DISA STIGs, SRGs, etc
Identify, analyze, and resolve information security and program support deficiencies
Troubleshoot and develop solutions to complex technical problems
Maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information
Be responsible for observing all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Lab
Be expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practice
May function in a leadership role and provide direction and guidance to lower level professional and support staff
May represent the organization as a primary technical contact on projects to outside vendors and customers
Data center, engineering, or test laboratory design and implementation
Enterprise level IT assets such as Dell servers or Cisco network architecture
Classified DOD systems and the security accreditation process
Authentication principles including federated authentication and multi-factor authentication
IPv4 networks and associated network protocols and practices to include encryption for classified networks
Virtualization technologies for Windows and Linux hosts (e.g. Kubernetes Containers and VMWare)
Red Hat Enterprise Linux troubleshooting and management
Windows 10/11/Server troubleshooting and management
Active security clearance at the TS/SCI level
Bachelor's Degree 8+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
Bachelor's Degree 6+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
Preferred
SD-WAN Networking Experience (Design, Implement or Use)
Virtual Desktop Interface (VDI) Administration Experience
Hybrid-Cloud Architectures (e.g. AWS Snowball, AWS Direct Connect)
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Robust retirement plans
Substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time
Generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children
Company
Penn State University
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10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Hamza Jamjoom
Co-Founder - Arts & Architecture Student Council
Kara Pytko
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