Software Engineer I (Secret Clearance)

Zachary Piper
San Diego, CA, United States
10 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
4 years minimum
Compensation
$125,000.0 - $135,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Testing (Software) Web Interfaces JavaScript (Programming Language) Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Agile Methodology Configuration Management Software Documentation Software Quality Cyber Security Databases Continuous Delivery Continuous Integration
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Data Integration Data Normalization Database Design Web Development Information Systems Security Architecture Professional Python (Programming Language) Object-Oriented Software Development Performance Tuning Scrum Methodology Software Maintenance Systems Development Life Cycle Secure Coding Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP) Software Engineering Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Systems Architecture Systems Integration Software Vulnerability Management Web Services Enterprise Software Applications Test-Driven Development (TDD) Software Security SOAPAPI Technical Debt Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Backend SC Clearance Containerization Kubernetes Data Analytics Graphql Front End Software Development Api Design Software Coding Restful APIs Software Version Control Devsecops Docker

Job description

  • Engineer and maintain secure, scalable software applications leveraging Python, JavaScript, and other technologies in classified and unclassified operational environments.
  • Lead secure software development practices by embedding cybersecurity controls throughout the development lifecycle in accordance with DoD and DISA STIG standards.
  • Create and optimize modern web interfaces and APIs (REST, SOAP, GraphQL) that enable seamless aggregation and delivery of data from diverse sources.
  • Drive software quality through Agile development, TDD methodologies, and modular object-oriented design within automated CI/CD DevSecOps pipelines.
  • Design and manage database architectures, schema documentation, and system frameworks while proactively reducing technical debt and improving maintainability.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with customers, engineers, and stakeholders to define requirements, develop technical specifications, support integrations, and author system documentation.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university and 4+ years of IT and software engineering experience
  • IAT II certifications (one of the following): CySA+, Security+, CCNA-Security, GSEC, SSCP
  • Experience developing code in JavaScript and Python
  • Experience implementing Agile/Scrum methodology
  • Experience implementing DISA STIGs
  • Object oriented design within CI/CD DevSecOps and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Experience developing software in a DoD environment, Keywords: Python, JavaScript, Software Engineering, Secure Software Development, Application Development, Full Stack Development, Web Application Development, API Development, REST APIs, SOAP APIs, GraphQL, Cybersecurity, Secure Coding Practices, DevSecOps, CI/CD Pipelines, Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, Agile Methodology, Scrum, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Object-Oriented Design (OOD), secret, ts/sci, top secret/sci, DoD, Federal, Government, W2, hiring, opentowork, Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), DISA STIGs, DoD Compliance, Information Assurance, IAT II, Security+, CySA+, CCNA Security, GSEC, SSCP, Risk Mitigation, Vulnerability Management, Secure Architecture, Containerization, Docker, Kubernetes, Database Design, Database Management, Schema Development, Data Modeling, Data Integration, Data Aggregation, System Architecture, Technical Documentation, Requirements Analysis, Technical Specifications, Systems Integration, Stakeholder Collaboration, Cross-Functional Teams, Software Maintenance, Technical Debt Reduction, Scalability, Performance Optimization, Enterprise Applications, Classified Environments, Unclassified Environments, Secret Clearance, Defense Industry, Department of Defense (DoD), Mission-Critical Systems, Web Services, Backend Development, Frontend Development, Software Quality Assurance, Automation, Configuration Management, Source Code Management, Version Control, Problem Solving, Troubleshooting, System Design, Software Testing, Secure Deployment, Enterprise Security, Cloud-Native Technologies, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Compliance Standards, Operational Support, Software Modernization, Data-Driven Solutions.

Benefits & conditions

  • Total compensation based on experience level - $125,000-$135,000 based on experience level
  • Full Benefits: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, and Vision, 401k
  • Certification reimbursement
  • Long-term, fully funded program

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About the company

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Software Engineer I to support a program for the U.S. Navy in San Diego, CA. The team is seeking an experienced engineer research and develop computer and network software for an IT Management Support services contract. Details below

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