Software Systems Engineer - Mid - Secret - Huntsville, AL or Col

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Systems Software Engineer - Jr-Mid level - Secret

Job Location: Huntsville, AL, US Redstone Gateway 35802- 100% On-Site; or Colorado Springs, CO

Clearance: Active DoD Secret

Relocation: Candidates willing to relocate within a reasonable time will be considered

Job Description

This position is for a Software Engineer a DoD program supporting DMA (Defense Missile Agency). The candidate will be responsible for software development in the Java language for the Regional Applications Battle Management team in Huntsville, AL. Under minimal direction, provides specialized expertise within multiple systems, software disciplines, as well as general knowledge of related disciplines, applications implications, and customer areas. Responsible for performing in-depth analysis and technical support of systems software products, including complex problem resolution, design, development, testing, operational integration, and user support. Maintains currency, debugs and configures related software products. Works from specifications to develop or modify operating systems applications. Assists with design, coding, benchmark testing, debugging and documentation of programs. Interfaces with other system support groups to resolve problems, setting standards and improving overall efficiency of the operating system. Designs, codes, tests and implements tools for operations automation. Works on most phases of software systems programming applications, and may require minor instruction and guidance in other phases.

Must have an active and transferable DoD SECRET security clearance with current investigation at the required level. Must be able to maintain the required clearance

Required Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Physics, Math, Science, Engineering, Software Engineering, and 5 years' experience or Masters degree and 3 years experience
• IAT- Level II (Such as Security+ or higher)
• Programming languages including Java, C++, Python, database management, networking or data communications
• Microsoft Excel including development of Pivot Tables and Excel Macros
• CI/CD

Required Skills/Capabilities:

• Develops and publishes corporate business automation plans using cost-effective delivery technologies in support of major corporate strategies.
• Performs complex software design activities integrating multiple technologies.
• Provides architectural guidelines for all software design activities to current and future technological environments.
• Maintains state-of-the-art knowledge of technologies, planning, design, and analysis methodologies.
• Responsible for the design and architectural guidelines for current and future software technological activities. Will be responsible for designing AT and DEF SW solutions that meet customer requirements.
• Must have a demonstrated ability to lead a team of high performing individuals across a multi-site, multi-discipline organization.
• Ability to analyze high level needs and through a structured and logical approach refine the need into an evolving architecture that leads to a fielded product.
• Excellent communications skills required (written and oral).
• Able to communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings.
• Able to write and implement engineering plans within a project.
• Proven interaction in a team environment a must.
• Previous experience should demonstrate the technical skills and position responsibilities cited here. Ideally, the candidate will have previously architected automation pipelines to enable effective development within environments with rapidly changing requirements, design challenges which require Client solutions, fast-paced activities, and tight deadlines.
• Certifications such as Security+ or higher required.
• The successful candidate must possess a substantial understanding of system software deployment architectures and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD).
• The candidate must have demonstrated leadership skills over software projects. The candidate should have an understanding of and possess demonstrable skills including:
  • The ability to document architectures into system modelling tools, such as CAMEO or Enterprise Architect.
  • The ability to understand and decompose requirements to support verification and validation testing of software components.
  • The ability to generate detailed, repeatable, automated test procedures.
  • The ability to extract data to support analysis requirements.
  • The ability to generate procedures that test functionality.
  • The ability to apply Agile and Lean Product Development principles as well as training others through a DevOps type environment.
  • Background should include all aspects of the software development life cycle.
  • Experience with VMware, Linux, and Windows operating systems, Git, Ansible, JIRA, Confluence, Microsoft Excel & Visio and other open source development tools.
  • Experience working in an integrated team environment with other systems, software, and specialty engineers to develop solutions.
• Wide application of principles, theories, and concepts in their field and provides solutions to a wide range of difficult problems with imaginative and thorough solutions; works under general direction, and results are reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives; failure to achieve results normally results in serious program delays and considerable expenditure of resources; frequent internal and external customer contacts and represents the organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects.

Desired Skills:

• VMware certifications are desired.
• Understanding and knowledge of the Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS)

Benefits:

Our client is located in beautiful, downtown Huntsville, AL, one of the fastest growing cities in the U.S.! They cultivate and foster an environment of integrity, open communication, work life balance, and career development. They are committed to investing in our employees by offering comprehensive health insurance options, a generous 401K plan, competitive salaries, continuous career growth opportunities, flexible schedules including remote work, mentoring and performance incentives.