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# Secret Jr Software Engineer

- **Company:** Insight Global
- **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $72,800.0 - $89,440.0
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, Unix, CompTIA Security+, System Configuration, Linux, Monitoring of Systems, Internet Protocol, Simulation Software, Data Processing, Scripting, Software Library
- **Published:** June 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gavaen

## About the Role

Active DoD Secret Security Clearance

 - Must have, or obtain within 90 days of start date, a current CompTIA Security + certification

 - 6+ years of general (full-time) work experience

 * May be reduced with completion of advanced education

 - 2+ years of directly related experience

 - Experience programming in Java and scripting in the Windows and Linux environment.

 - Troubleshooting code and script, workstation and server configurations experience - Ballistic missile defense operations and interconnectivity, theater, midcourse, and terminal missile defense, and war gaming laboratories and interfaces experience

 - Posses knowledge of strategic and theater missile defense weapon systems, sensor systems, tactical communications, and C2BMC Environments.

 - IP networking concepts and troubleshooting experience

 - Be familiar with tactical message formats.

 - Have knowledge of DoD communications systems, and networks/protocols.

 - Test planning and test conduct within laboratory environment.

 - Ability to quickly adapt to new situations and short deadlines

 - Strong commitment to collaboration and working in a team environment

 - Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision

 - Willingness and eagerness to learn new technologies

## Description

Insight Global is seeking a Junior Software Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. This role supports mission-critical testing and simulation systems and offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment supporting national defense initiatives., * Configure, operate, and support a wide range of test stimulus and monitoring tools

 * Work with a large Linux-based simulation system as well as tactical message injection and monitoring systems across Windows and UNIX environments

 * Develop and maintain software libraries and tools to support message recording, playback, and data manipulation

 * Assist with troubleshooting, testing, and event support as required by customer needs


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