Software Engineer with Security Clearance

Software Developer Location: Chantilly, VA

Work Type: Full Time (Onsite) Job Description: GridIron IT is seeking a Software Engineer with an Active Top Secret (SCI Eligible) Clearance. The Software Development Engineer will provide Agile DevOps support to mission critical systems. As a Software Development Engineer on this program, you will have the opportunity to build strong systems and software utilizing cloud capabilities and gain agile development experience in support of an Enterprise cybersecurity program. Based in DevOps framework, you will participate in and/or direct major deliverables throughout all aspects of the software development lifecycle including scope and work estimation, architecture and design, coding and unit testing. Responsibilities:

Contribute to software programming initiatives to support innovation and enhancement, using JavaScript, Java, and/or Python.

Execute software system validation and testing methods using Junit and Katalon

Create software solutions to leverage automated deployment technologies

Develop and deploy prototypes and solutions within Commercial Cloud Solutions leveraging Infrastructure platform services

Support the Agile software development lifecycle following Program SAFe practices

Apply DevOps tools like Ansible, Docker, and Jenkins to support automated deployment and containerization

Directly support deployment of build artifacts across a multitude of customer environments

Leverage Atlassian tools like JIRA, Bitbucket, and Confluence to track development activities, control source code, and author documentation

Create innovative solutions to meet the technical needs of customers

Communicate key project data to team members and build team cohesion and effectiveness.

Mentor / assist junior members of the team

Provide input/suggestions on technical approach to the Agile Team Leads Core Qualifications:

Active TS clearance required to start; SCI with CI Poly eligible

Candidate must have BS degree with 4 to 6 years of prior relevant experience

Experience with coding in JavaScript; additional experience with Java, Python, and/or Bash desired

Experience in multiple of the following areas, and a desire to learn the others:

Linux OS scripting

Database setup and integration, both relational and NoSQL (e.g., Oracle RDBMS, MySQL, CouchDB)

Cloud infrastructure platforms (Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure)

DevOps automation tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet)

Source control and Agile development tools (Git, Maven, Jenkins, Bitbucket, Jira, Confluence)

Analytics and search engines (Elasticsearch, Splunk, Apache Solr)

Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

Experience as a member of an agile software development team

Knowledge of software design patterns

Proficiency with MS Office Products (Word, Excel, Visio, & PowerPoint). Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in identity management and governance, to include single sign-on, identity federation, or enterprise directory architecture and design

Experience with web development and use of Reacts, Redux or similar

Expertise in Kibana for developing interactive visualizations, reports, and dashboards

Proficiency with Logstash for data ingestion and transformation

Familiarity with one or more of the following identity, credential, and access management (ICAM) concepts/standards:

LDAP or MS Active Directory

PKI and TLS/SSL

OAuth 2.0

OpenID Connect (OIDC)

SAML

SCIM

Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) Clearance

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range: $120,000-$150,000 (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.)

Benefits: Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron's benefits programs.

Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.

Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports our clients' missions throughout the United States. Gridiron IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies. Our capabilities include IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Software Integration & Development, Data Solution & AI, and Enterprise Applications. These capabilities are backed by Gridiron IT's experienced workforce and our commitment to ensuring we meet and exceed our clients' expectations.

Permanent