Information Systems Security Officer

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

• CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.

• CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.

• If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The Cyber and Information Security Department of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University is searching for a Cyber Security focused individual who is ready to kick start growth and development toward the beginning of their career. As a member of this team, the selected candidate will support Information Security requirements of our classified networks. This team helps to protect ARL's network and systems through proactive security, assessing and acting on risks, and ensuring compliance. We are searching for someone who wants learn and grow their information technology and cyber security skills by helping senior cyber analysts and engineers with complex problems, is comfortable communicating and collaborating with a diverse audience, and is ok working on deliverables in a team environment primarily but also alone when tasked.
ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.
Responsibilities include:

• Help senior analysts and engineers with 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
• Aide in assessments and reviews of systems and networks within the environment to identify where systems/networks deviate from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, and local policy
• Assist senior staff in the completion of 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
• Focus on professional development in support of the team and its mission

This position will be filled as a level 1. Typical requirements for a level 1 include an Associate's degree or higher or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required skills and experience include:

• Operational experience with security/event log auditing
• Knowledge of or exposure to: Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST/ISO standards, DoD (Department of Defense) directives, and/or regulatory requirements
• Security plans and continuous monitoring
• The ability to certify and maintain information security related certifications. Security+ and CISSP are the most ideal (some other useful certs, CASP, GSEC, CISM)
• Problem solving and communication skills
• Efficient organizational, multitasking, and time management abilities
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Ultimately, this position simply needs someone who is ready and eager to learn and grow in the field of cyber and information security

Preferred skills and experience include:

• A Bachelor's Degree Information Security, Information Technology, or Computer Science
• An active TS/SCI security clearance
• Vulnerability scanning and mitigation utilizing Nessus, ACAS, or similar tool
• Security plan development and/or continuous monitoring for compliance with security plans
• Defining and interpretation of audit requirements
• Risk assessment planning and preparation
• Windows or UNIX/Linux operating system administration
• SEIM management or use for analysis, such as Splunk or ELK

Your work location will be in State College, Pennsylvania. Occasional travel to satellite offices in may be required.
Candidate selected will be subject to a government security investigation. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the Applied Research Laboratory will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.
The Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University 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.
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, affirmative action 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.
Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster
PA State Labor Law Poster
Affirmative Action
Penn State Policies
Copyright Information
Hotlines
University Park, PA