Remote Software Engineer Japanese Jobs in Virginia Beach, VA

Job#: 3030796
Job Description:
(100% Remote) - Software / DevSecOps Engineer -
*** $145,000 - $160,000***
Apex Systems has an Immediate Need for a (100% Remote) Software / DevSecOps Engineer !! This will be an Est. "6 Month Contract to Permanent Hire" opportunity, supporting one of our Largest DoD / Government Clients on the East Coast & Nationwide! Please See Below for all Position Details & How To Apply.
*** HOW TO APPLY *** Email a Resume to:
- Job Title: Software / DevSecOps Engineer
- Location: *** 100% Remote ***
- Contract Layout: Est. "6 Month Contract to Permanent Hire"
- Contract Rate: $70.00 - $80.00 / Hourly on W2
- Starting Salary at Permanent Conversion: $145,000 - $160,000 & Full Benefits
*** REQUIREMENTS ***

• Secret Security Clearance (Eligibility)
• Security+CE
• Proven experience engineering automated software packages for deployment in virtual environments
• Demonstrated Proficiency in at least 3-4 of the following: Java, JavaScript, C++, C#, Perl, Python, AutoIT
• Ability to write programs processing multiple input types
• Experience with automation frameworks (Ansible Playbooks a plus)
• Advanced scripting for deployment automation

Job Description
Required Technical Competencies
1. Software Packaging & Automation

• Proven experience engineering automated software packages for deployment in virtual environments
• Proficiency in scripting languages: AutoIT, Python, PowerShell, Perl Software Engine
• Experience with IAVA patches, OS updates, third-party applications, and security fixes
• Ability to create validation mechanisms for multiple input types (command-line arguments, environmental variables, input streams)

Ideal Candidate Demonstrates:

• Direct experience packaging and deploying software with DoD cybersecurity standards compliance
• Track record of implementing repeatability and accuracy controls in deployment packages

2. Virtualization Expertise

• Hands-on experience with Type-1 and Type-2 hypervisors
• Proficiency in VMware ESXi/vSphere, VMware Workstation, and Microsoft Hyper-V
• Ability to design, provision, and administer secure virtualized infrastructures

Ideal Candidate Demonstrates:

• Experience maintaining high-availability environments for mission-critical systems
• Knowledge of virtual machine lifecycle management

3. Operating System Administration

• Modern Windows OS expertise (Windows 11, Windows Server 2016 or higher)
• Linux administration experience (Red Hat Enterprise Linux preferred)
• Windows Group Policy enforcement knowledge

Ideal Candidate Demonstrates:

• Experience deploying Windows OS packages in enterprise DoD environments
• System hardening and OS-level security implementation experience

4. Security & Compliance

• Deep knowledge of DISA STIG (Security Technical Implementation Guidelines)
• Experience applying STIGs to ensure compliance
• Understanding of DoD Information Assurance guidelines
• IAVA (Information Assurance Vulnerability Alert) compliance experience

Ideal Candidate Demonstrates:

• Track record conducting vulnerability analysis and reporting
• Experience with Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS)

5. Networking Fundamentals

• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS
• Experience with Cisco networking hardware or equivalent
• Knowledge of routing and switching concepts

Ideal Candidate Demonstrates:

• Experience implementing network-level controls in virtualized environments
• Understanding of secure network architectures

6. Programming & Scripting

• Demonstrated Proficiency in at least 3-4 of the following: Java, JavaScript, C++, C#, Perl, Python, AutoIT
• Ability to write programs processing multiple input types
• Experience with automation frameworks (Ansible Playbooks a plus)

Ideal Candidate Demonstrates:

• Advanced scripting for deployment automation
• Experience with validation and error-handling mechanisms

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates must be able to obtain and/or maintain a Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance as a condition and continuation of employment*
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