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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cyber Security Engineer - **Company:** Pennsylvania State University - **Location:** Warminster, PA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $92,100.0 - $174,708.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Network Analysis, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Linux, Event Logging, Hyper-V, Networking Basics, Network Administration, TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Networks, Virtual Machines, Virtualization Technology, Software Vulnerability Management, Virtual Environment, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), Splunk, Vulnerability Analysis, Vmware - **Published:** September 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88402645/1 ## About the Role * Strong practical technical experience with multiple operating systems and types of technologies and the ability to audit them against compliance requirements * Knowledge and application of NIST 800-171, NIST 800-53, NISPOM, DAAG, and other regulatory requirements * Security plan development and/or continuous monitoring for compliance with security plans * Strong system and network administration skills * Active security clearance, at the Top Secret level or higher * Effective analytical, problem solving, and communication skills * Efficient organizational, multitasking, and time management abilities with the aptitude to work independently, as part of a team, and across multiple teams in various disciplines Preferred Skills/Experience areas include: * Experience certifying and accrediting systems and networks * UNIX/Linux operating system administration * TCP/IP network analysis and network/packet level examination tools * Experience with vulnerability management tools and best practice * SEIM management or use for analysis, such as Splunk or ELK * VMWare and management of Virtual Machines, If filled as Cyber Security Engineer (ARL) - Advanced Professional, this position requires: Bachelor's Degree 3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted Required Certifications: None If filled as Cyber Security Engineer (ARL) - Intermediate Professional, this position requires: Bachelor's Degree 1+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted Required Certifications: None ## Description Your working location will bea hybrid of on-site/work from home, on-site location is Warminster, PA. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process. We are searching for a Cyber Security Engineerto jointhe Cybersecurity Divisionat the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. Our mission is to support and secure the data and systems relevant to the challenging scientific, engineering, and technology problems conducted by our research teams in support of the Navy, the Department of Defense (DoD), and the Intel Community (IC).This role helps to protect ARL's network and systems by providing proactive security measures, assessing and acting on risks, and ensuring compliance. ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply. You will: * Aid in the, development, validation, and submission of information system security plans, security test and evaluation plans, certification and accreditation or authorization packages, and plans of action and milestones in support of compliance requirements * Take part in conducting, developing, planning, and coordinating risk assessments of information systems in development, test, production and research environments as required by established or newly determined compliance/audit requirements * Complete technical requirements for networks and systems such as; vulnerability scanning, review of security/event logs, network analysis, security configuration review, and incident response on an as-needed basis * Administer and harden against DISA STIG Windows/Linux systems across physical and virtual environments; provision, patch, baseline, and manage AD accounts/groups * Operate and maintain virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware/HyperV): create VMs/templates/snapshots, monitor resources, and optimize performance * Basic network administration (ports/VLANs/port security); monitor system/network health, respond to alerts, perform rootcause analysis, and remediate * Continuous Monitoring; deploy Splunk universal forwarders, ensure log ingestion health and develop searches, alerts, and dashboards for ops/cyber use, ARL's purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific, engineering, and technology problems in support of the Navy, the Intel Community (IC), and other federal government customers. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our website atwww.arl.psu.edu. BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. Notice regarding employment at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL): Employees must be eligible to obtain a government security clearance, participate in the ARL drug testing program, and comply with electronic and physical monitoring requirements applicable to federal contractors. ARL operates in a secure information environment involving Unclassified, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and Classified information. Personal electronic devices brought onsite must be registered and may be restricted from certain areas. 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