Responsible for conducting detailed analysis and providing technical support for system software products, including complex problem resolution, design, development, testing, operational integration, and user assistance Develop or update operating system applications according to specifications Supports design, coding, benchmarking, testing, debugging, and documentation of programs Collaborate with other support groups to resolve issues, establish standards, and improve overall system performance Designs, codes, tests, and implements tools for operational automation Works through most phases of software systems programming and may need minor guidance during other phases A leadership role on small, software-focused teams might also be expected Software engineering and development with strong Java/J2EE skills Will have experience and knowledge of software practices such as coding standards, automated testing, automated build pipelines, and configuration management Please list your current security clearance and IAT or relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable. Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline preferred from an accredited university and 8 years of related experience, or a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of experience, or a PhD and 4 years of experience, or 12 years of related experience in lieu of a degree may be considered. Applicants must have a current, active DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (such as Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, CySA+, CND, etc.) at the time of application, which is required to start. The selected candidate is also responsible for maintaining their DoD 8140 certification throughout the entire contract period Applicants must have a current, active in-scope DoD-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start. Ability and willingness to travel 10% to support business needs. Experience developing enterprise applications on Linux (Windows experience also desired) Extensive experience with Java foundation classes and toolkits Experience leading small teams, with a strong preference for Agile leadership Mentoring and guiding junior engineers Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to review performance and operational issues, identify root causes, and recommend, design, and implement solutions Experience with agile development methodologies Development of command and control system applications Experience with software integration and formal testing Knowledge and experience in implementing Cyber Security/RMF requirements Ability to communicate advanced concepts to non-software professionals, including senior program and military leaders Proven ability and experience to mentor and teach junior engineers Experience in performance modeling Experience with microservices Knowledge of server-side/database development and computer system administration; experience with net-centric, horizontal integration programs is a plus Experience with DevSecOps or build management Designing and developing Graphical User Interfaces Willingness and flexibility to manage unexpected tasks