Senior Full Stack Computer Scientist/Database Administrator

This position provides full-stack application development and database administration support for Communication Security Directorate (CSD) enterprise systems, ensuring all applications meet government standards, security requirements, and operational timelines. The role supports continuous application growth, modernization, testing, troubleshooting, and documentation, while collaborating closely with the Government Task Lead.

This role is 100% onsite.

Specific duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Support development, enhancement, and maintenance of enterprise applications and associated databases.

• Follow all processes outlined in the Government-approved CSD Software Development Plan (SDP).

• Reference and comply with all Software Requirements Specifications (SRS) and related documentation.

• Obtain Government Task Lead approval of preliminary system and database designs before beginning development.

• Inform the Government Task Lead of potential impacts of software changes and participate in requirements discussions.

• Perform comprehensive and regression testing to ensure application functionality, proper access controls, and full implementation of all requirements prior to Government Verification and Validation testing.

• Resolve software bugs according to approved project schedules; treat any unauthorized lack of requirement implementation as a bug requiring correction.

• Conduct application troubleshooting, analysis, and issue resolution; enter required software modifications into configuration management for release planning.

• Follow Government-led prioritization and versioning for all issues and modifications.

• Ensure development, testing, and deployment activities are completed according to the approved project schedule.

• Test deployments in staging environments and report/document any issues within 24 hours.

• Manage application databases, including backups, cleanup of outdated items, software upgrades to approved versions, and database recovery as directed by the Government.

• Perform upgrades to website platforms, frameworks, and development tools in coordination with Government-specified timelines.

• Provide after-hours or weekend support when recalled for urgent tasks.

• Prepare database queries, scripts, and reports upon request to support data access, analysis, and forensics needs.

• Implement all technical and security modifications required by the CSD SDP and complete necessary RMF documentation to support certification and accreditation efforts.

• Attend regular meetings with the Government Task Lead and/or COR; provide required information, reports, briefings, and meeting minutes., These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies we will not know when you have visited our site, and will not be able to monitor its performance.

Must meet DoD 8140 Cyber Workforce Qualification Program requirements for Software Developer (DCWF 621), Intermediate level. One of the following:

• CompTIA Cloud+

• CompTIA Security+

• GIAC Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP)

• GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC)

• Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)

Required Skills

• Possess a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering from an ABET accredited institution and must have a minimum of 15 years of experience in systems design of major information technology systems. A substitution for a degree may be applied with 20 years of experience and bachelor’s degree with 30 semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science. At least 15 of the 30 semester hours must have included any combination of statistics and mathematics that included differential and integral calculus.

• Be subject matter experts in Windows Server and LINUX/UNIX/Solaris operating systems.

• Be subject matter experts in developing .NET Framework and .NET Core MVC applications written in C# programming language.

• Be subject matter experts in SQL Server and Oracle databases and their respective scripting languages.

• Be subject matter experts in managing Microsoft Azure PaaS cloud systems.

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At ISS we pride ourselves on providing an employee-focused and family first environment. Being a small business, we take the time to get to know our employees and have a vested interest in helping them achieve their career goals. We work to schedule regular social gatherings within the company to foster camaraderie. ISS values their employees by providing a comprehensive benefits package that includes a fully vested 401(k) matching program, coverage of family medical deductibles, spot bonuses, and educational assistance to further your career.