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By Light Professional IT Services LLC readies warfighters and federal agencies with technology and systems engineered to connect, protect, and prepare individuals and teams for whatever comes next. Headquartered in McLean, VA, By Light supports defense, civilian, and commercial IT customers worldwide.

Cole Engineering Services (CESI), a By Light company, is recognized as a premier provider of modeling and simulation (M&S) training solutions to the Federal Government and industry. Since 2004, CESI has been at the forefront of developing, maintaining, and integrating simulation-based training, serious gaming, technical services, training and other support in live, virtual, constructive, and gaming (LVCG) domains.  CESI also designs, builds and runs infrastructure, platforms, applications and processes that enable cyber training for the integrated multi-domain force. Our vision is to become a worldwide full spectrum LVCG and cyber training/analysis developer, integrator and services provider.

This position is for the NCRC Range Modernization (RM) Software Engineer position providing development, testing, and support associated with their designated NCRC product scrum team.

• Perform as a software developer on an NCRC product scrum team.
• Support resolution of open program problem reports (PPRs) associated with their designated NCRC product scrum team.
• Develop unit tests for development assignments and support integration testing efforts.
• Execute the software engineering tasks necessary to maintain and make changes to program baseline architectures.
• Provide occasional development guidance and input to junior software developers.
• Support cyber range capability assessments, evaluations, and technology prototypes.
• Provide remote site support for setup, configuration, and delivery activities.

• Bachelor's degree with a focus in computer science, computer engineering, or a related discipline with corresponding experience and demonstrated mastery of relevant topics.
• Two (2) years or more of related, proven experience performing similar duties.
• High-level knowledge of: software development to include agile software development practices; programming languages; operating systems; networks; enterprise and consumer IT concepts, architectures, and systems (compute, network, storage).
• Proficiency in Python, Java, and C/C++ development and scripting in PowerShell and bash.
• Experience with Linux-based operating systems.
• Knowledge of one or more continuous integration tools such as Jenkins.
• Knowledge of one or more of the following: MySQL, MariaDB, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and NoSQL
• Experience with project logistics and working with controlled engineering baselines.
• Familiarity with version control systems such as SVN and Git.
• Ability and experience effectively communicating technical and programmatic issues.
• Demonstrated ability to work within teams.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Top Secret clearance eligibility.

• Master's degree with a focus in computer science, computer engineering, or a related discipline, or five (5) years or more of related, proven experience performing similar duties.
• Experience working with platform development, end-users (operators), and system developers.
• Strong experience with Linux-based operating systems.
• Experience with complex enterprise infrastructures using various operating systems and configuring domain services such as AD, Exchange/email, DNS, DHCP, VPN, databases, IIS, Apache, etc.
• Experience with virtualization and containerization technologies such as: VMWare, Docker, HyperV, Xen, Kubernetes, etc.
• Experience with software defined networking and network function virtualization.
• Knowledge of networking protocols such as TCP/IP, HTTP, HTTPS, TFTP, DNS, FTP, etc.
• Knowledge of user simulator technologies and solutions, which generate network and application traffic to simulate realistic users.
• Knowledge of DevSecOps methodologies and tools.

Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires U. S. Citizenship status and a SECRET security clearance, with an ability to obtain a TOP SECRET security clearance.  Security Clearance requirements will be specified in the Government's Task Order.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. The above is intended to describe the general contents of and requirements for the performance of this job.

CESI recognizes that our strength is our people. We support every employee as an individual to build strong teams across the enterprise.  Our benefit package includes:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Wellness Program
• 401(k) Matching
• Disability (Short Term & Long Term)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Education & Training
• Generous Leave Policy (11 Federal Holidays, PTO, Military Leave, Bereavement and Jury Duty)

CESI is committed to principles of inclusion and equal employment opportunity.  We foster a non-discriminatory, professional work environment for all our teams.  We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status.