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Reston, VA
Top Secret/SCI CI Polygraph
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$165,000 - $220,000

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is currently seeking a to support an Intelligence Community mission-critical modernization program based in . This position is a full-time role that will be . In this role, you will lead enterprise application modernization efforts across a complex technology environment supporting critical government operations. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Java development, application modernization, secure software engineering, system integration, and enterprise search technologies.





  • Lead technology stack upgrades and modernization initiatives for enterprise Java applications supporting intelligence and government programs.
  • Develop, maintain, and enhance Java- and Python-based applications and services.
  • Refactor and modernize legacy application code to align with current software engineering standards and best practices.
  • Implement secure coding methodologies in accordance with government security requirements and compliance standards.
  • Analyze existing systems and recommend improvements to increase performance, scalability, maintainability, and reliability.



  • Upgrade, configure, and maintain Apache Solr environments utilizing Zookeeper coordination services.
  • Perform Solr version upgrades, including index migration, optimization, validation, and performance tuning.
  • Configure, deploy, and administer applications within Apache Tomcat environments.
  • Design and support integrations between enterprise applications and Oracle 19c databases.
  • Support directory services integrations utilizing Apache Directory Studio.
  • Implement and maintain integrations with SAP Business Intelligence reporting frameworks.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve application, database, middleware, and infrastructure issues across multiple environments.
  • Support Windows-based VMware infrastructure hosting enterprise applications.



  • Partner with security, infrastructure, database, and business stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
  • Coordinate upgrade and deployment activities while minimizing operational impact and downtime.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams, deployment procedures, and system configurations.
  • Participate in code reviews and champion software development best practices.
  • Support testing, validation, release management, and production deployment activities.





  • 13+ years of experience in software development, systems engineering, information technology, or a related field with comparable responsibilities.
  • Bachelor's degree may substitute for four (4) years of experience.
  • Master's degree may substitute for six (6) years of experience.
  • Experience supporting enterprise systems within secure, highly regulated environments.



  • Expert-level experience developing enterprise Java applications.
  • Strong Python development experience.
  • Experience supporting applications deployed on Windows-based VMware environments.
  • Advanced experience with Apache Solr and Zookeeper, including:
    • Solr administration and clustering
    • Solr version upgrades
    • Solr index migration and optimization
    • Performance tuning and validation
  • Experience administering and deploying applications within Apache Tomcat.
  • Experience utilizing Apache Directory Studio and supporting directory service integrations.
  • Experience integrating applications with Oracle 19c and other relational databases.
  • Experience supporting SAP Business Intelligence reporting frameworks.
  • Strong understanding of secure coding practices and government compliance requirements.
  • Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.



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  • $165,000 - $220,000 *Multiple Labor Categories available - will commensurate with experience*
  • Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, and applicable leave benefits

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Zachary Piper Solutions is a National Security focused technology services and consulting firm with a top-secret facility clearance. We support mission-critical initiatives on behalf of the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Justice, Department of State, and a variety of Civilian Agencies. ZPS is dedicated to help protect government networks against cyber threats and to maximize the wide-spectrum of intelligence and security-related technologies. Our dedicated support and proven experience drive results in support of our client’s mission objectives.
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