Senior Application Engineer

TIAG is seeking a highly skilled and innovative Senior Application Engineer to support the Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic and the United States Marine Corps (USMC). In this critical role, you will shape the future of intelligence capabilities by driving advanced computer design, software development, and network architecture. You will be at the forefront of providing technical expertise for mission success and the delivery of secure, cutting-edge technology to our warfighters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead advanced computer design, software development, and computer network engineering initiatives.
• Provide dedicated technical expertise and DCGS support.
• Serve as designated Key Personnel on the contract, driving technical strategy and ensuring the seamless execution of critical project deliverables without interruption.
• Maintain and apply high-level industry certifications to design and implement secure, robust systems leveraging specific vendor platforms (such as Microsoft, Red Hat, CISCO, VMWare, Cloud environments, Kubernetes, or Docker).
• Collaborate closely with internal teams, NIWC Atlantic stakeholders, and USMC representatives to ensure all systems meet rigorous defense security and operational standards.
• Mentor and train additional team members on new technology and/or best practices.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering, or Mathematics with a field of concentration in computer science. Master's preferred.
• Ten (10) years of demonstrated experience (with a Master's degree) OR fourteen (14) years of experience (with a Bachelor's degree) in computer design, software development, or computer networks.
• Five (5) years of experience in support of DCGS highly preferred.
• Active Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) certification.
• Must hold a relevant professional certification such as Professional Software Engineering Master (PSEM) or Certified Software Development Professional (CSDP), OR possess a COR-approved vendor/platform specific certification (e.g., Microsoft role-based, Red Hat RHCP, CISCO CCNP/CCDP, VMWare VCP, Cloud certifications, Kubernetes CKA, or Docker DCA).
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must possess the ability to meet and maintain a Secret security clearance (or higher).

TIAG is an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor. Consequently, the parties agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 41 CFR 60-300.5(a), and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and employment decisions shall be based solely on merit and without regard disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. TIAG takes proactive steps to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals without regard to disability or protected veteran status. The parties also agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements and may be subject and required to take action pursuant to the following laws and accompanying regulations:

The Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended (and its implementing regulations at 41 C.F.R. 60-300);
Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (and its implementing regulations at 41 C.F.R 60-741); and
Executive Order 13496 (and its implementing regulations at 29 C.F.R. part 471, Appendix A to Subpart A).