
Cherokee Federal
Software Engineer - Senior
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Job Description
Contribute as an experienced Software Developer to a technology-focused program supporting a key government customer, delivering innovative engineering solutions across a range of enterprise systems. Design, develop, test, and deploy secure Windows applications, services, and web services using .NET (C#, WPF/XAML, C++), ASP.NET MVC Web API, HTML/CSS, Python, and PowerShell, ensuring integration with IIS and adherence to secure coding standards. Develop and automate scripts using PowerShell for system administration, problem-solving, and security-related tasks, such as monitoring and mitigating vulnerabilities in Windows environments. Manage cloud-based solutions on AWS and Azure, incorporating security best practices for deployment and access controls. Utilize tools like GitHub, Jira, Jenkins, and Confluence for version control, issue tracking, continuous integration/deployment (CI/CD), and documentation, while ensuring secure configurations. Working with customer-specific IT tools, including Secure Token Service (STS) and DataHound, to integrate secure authentication and data management into applications. Participate in Agile methodologies and ceremonies (e.g. sprints, stand-ups, retrospectives) to deliver features iteratively. Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including requirements gathering, design documents, technical writing, and A&A artifacts (e.g. security plans, test reports, and authorization packages). Support the design and implementation of modern application technologies, including containerized solutions with orchestrated workflows operating across on-premises environments and remote cloud services. Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with enterprise IT standards and best practices. Participate in the design, development, testing, and deployment of software components that integrate across systems and support a robust, mission-critical infrastructure. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Active TS/SCI with full scope polygraph
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science (or a related field) is preferred, along with a minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience
- Proficiency in TCP/IP transport design and engineering, network routing protocols, advanced virtual networking technologies
- Experience performing upgrades and routine network operations and maintenance (O&M).
- Experience identifying and implementing INFOSEC and COMSEC security requirements for the network.
- Experience with complex configuration management techniques and requirements for managing network systems
- Knowledge of network operating and maintenance concepts and methods used to troubleshoot network problems for LAN, WAN, VPN, SD-WAN and VoIP
- Experience with Cisco IOS, including switching, routing, segment routing and other technologies
- Experience with a variety of network technologies and solution architectures
- Broad understanding of technical principles, theories, and concepts in the networking field.
- Knowledge of state-of-the-art systems engineering principles and network design concepts
- Virtualization experience (VDI & VMWare)
- Cloud experience (AWS, Azure, etc.)
- Knowledge of security best practices and implementing firewalls and perimeter security measures including VPN technologies
- Experience with continuous integration, test automation and / or SecDevOps on iterative development projects
- Experience with Agile Development methodologies
- Familiarity with the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), including configuring and deploying to IIS.
- Experience with requirements gathering, creation of design documentation, and technical writing
- Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal
Preferred Qualifications
- Cisco Certifications: CCNA or CCNP
- Experience with infrastructure automation tools such as Docker, Vagrant, or similar technologies.
- Proficiency in build automation tools like Maven and Jenkins.
- Hands-on experience designing and developing APIs and web services using REST, SOAP, or equivalent protocols.
- Knowledge of scripting languages, including Perl, Shell scripting, or similar.
Skills & Technologies
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Employment Type
Full Time
Experience Level
Senior
Location
Chantilly, VA
Posted
6 days ago
Country
US