IT Vulnerability Systems Engineer

Penn State University Talent Acquisition • University Park, PA • 1d ago

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

We are searching for an experienced IT Systems Engineer to join our Computing Services Department 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 the planning, coordination, and execution of risk/vulnerability management of endpoint systems across unclassified and collateral enterprise networks and operating systems.

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

Responsibilities include:

Vulnerability Assessment: Optimize vulnerability management technology ecosystem, mature IT service management processes, and execute data-driven vulnerability management practices to meet CMMC, DISA and DCSA requirements by planning, coordination, and execution of regular scans and assessments of the organization's endpoints and infrastructure resources on various networks and operating systems to identify, prioritize, and remediate security vulnerabilities; identify and prioritize vulnerabilities based on their potential impact within their specific environment

Reporting and Documentation: Prepare and present data-driven reports to leadership on remediation efforts and overall security posture to leadership, stakeholders, and operational teams

Compliance: Ensure vulnerability standards comply with DoD requirements

Collaboration: Collaborate with leadership, operations teams, and stakeholders to develop data-driven risk assessment and work to implement strategies that improve our compliance posture while focusing on automation and efficiency

Subject Matter Experience: Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) subject matter experience with a deep understanding of how to translate vulnerability data into successful operational team execution

IT Service Management: Manage the overall vulnerability management service across multiple networks and operating systems, with a focus on endpoint remediation strategy

Tool Management: Align operations and coordinate continuous improvement of Tenable Security Center, Tenable Nessus, and Tenable Nessus Agent across various networks and operating systems

Minimum requirements include a Bachelor's degree; 3+ years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required skills/experience areas include:

Tenable Security Center and Nessus

Windows and Linux operating systems

IT security related policies and frameworks such as CMMC, NISPOM, DAAPM, FAR/DFARS regulations, and NIST 800 frameworks

IT security operational standards such as POA&M, SCAP, STIG, CIS, VSS, and VPR

Preferred skills/experience areas include:

ACAS certified

Current eligibility for access to classified information at the Top Secret (Tier 5) level or higher and may be subject to a government background investigation to upgrade clearance eligibility, if required

Your working location will be on-site, located in State College, PA, but with project-dependent ability for hybrid work.Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.

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.

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: $86,300.00 - $129,500.00

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 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 814-865-1473.

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