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Location: Herndon, VA
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Full-Time
Telework: Customer Dependent
Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Full-Scope Polygraph

Position Overview

We are seeking an Expert Software Engineer to support a mission-critical national security program in Herndon, Virginia. This position offers the opportunity to develop and maintain enterprise software solutions that support high-priority Intelligence Community (IC) missions.

The successful candidate will work closely with technical teams and government stakeholders to design, develop, maintain, and enhance secure software applications while supporting ongoing operations and maintenance (O&M) activities. This role requires a strong software engineering background, experience with enterprise infrastructure, and the ability to solve complex technical challenges in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

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Key Responsibilities

• Analyze functional business applications and design specifications to develop software solutions.
• Design, develop, test, debug, and maintain new and existing software applications.
• Troubleshoot software issues and implement effective solutions.
• Develop software according to technical specifications and customer requirements.
• Collaborate with technical teams to resolve software defects and operational issues.
• Respond to customer requests, enhancements, and improvement initiatives.
• Develop technical documentation, block diagrams, logic flowcharts, reports, and briefings.
• Maintain software version control and baseline documentation.
• Develop and manage project schedules and timelines.
• Coordinate project certification and accreditation activities with customer security organizations.
• Research, test, and validate software patches and system updates.
• Train end users on system functionality and maintenance procedures.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to software development teams.
• Participate in software lifecycle activities including development, operations, and maintenance.
• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders to understand business and mission requirements.
• Support multiple concurrent projects while meeting mission-critical deadlines.

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Required QualificationsExperience

• Minimum 9 years of professional software engineering experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
  • Equivalent professional experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
• Experience developing software for enterprise environments supporting government or Intelligence Community customers.
• Experience coordinating Certification & Accreditation (C&A) activities.
• Experience authoring technical documentation, reports, and customer briefings.
• Experience supporting software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) processes.
• Experience supporting multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Prior experience supporting multiple Intelligence Community organizations.

Required Technical Skills

• Windows PowerShell
• Puppet
• Secure Virtual Private Networking (VPN)
• IPSec and SSL
• SQL
• C2S (Commercial Cloud Services)
• Ruby
• Java
• C++
• .NET Development
• Remote administration
• Communications and email protocol API implementation
• Software version control
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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Desired Qualifications

• Experience with official government messaging systems.
• Experience designing and developing web-based email client and server applications.
• Experience implementing business processes and workflow automation into enterprise email applications.
• Knowledge of PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) and LDAP implementation.
• Experience integrating web applications with remote relational database environments.
• Experience supporting secure enterprise communications platforms.

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Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an experienced software engineer who thrives in mission-focused environments and enjoys solving complex technical challenges. You are comfortable working independently while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and government stakeholders. You possess excellent communication skills, can effectively manage multiple priorities, and consistently deliver high-quality software solutions supporting national security missions.

This role is ideal for someone who is highly motivated, adaptable, and willing to go the extra mile to ensure mission success.

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Benefits

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your career, financial future, health, and work-life balance.

Paid Time Off & Holidays

• 5 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) annually
• Paid birthday off
• 11 paid holidays, including floating holidays

Retirement Benefits

• 10% employer 401(k) contribution
• Professionally managed retirement plan with Vanguard investment options

Medical, Dental & Vision

Comprehensive medical coverage through Anthem, including:

• Platinum PPO (National)
• Gold PPO (National)
• Gold HMO
• HSA-eligible High Deductible Health Plan

Additional benefits include:

• Employer-paid Delta Dental PPO Plus Premier
• Employer-paid DeltaVision coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA) available for eligible plans

Company-Paid Insurance

• Life & AD&D insurance equal to 2x annual salary, up to $400,000
• Short-Term Disability providing 60% of salary, up to $2,500 per week
• Long-Term Disability providing 60% of salary, up to $10,000 per month

Optional Benefits

• Voluntary Life & AD&D coverage available from $10,000 to $500,000 (up to five times annual salary)
• Optional pet insurance through PetsBest

Professional Development

We believe in investing in our employees' long-term success.

• Up to $5,000 annually for certifications, degree programs, conferences, and professional training
• Complimentary access to Udemy online learning
• $1,000 annual technology reimbursement
• $1,000 annual Lifestyle Savings Account

Bonus Opportunities

• Discretionary annual profit sharing
• Discretionary performance bonuses
• New contract bonuses up to $10,000
• Employee referral bonuses up to $10,000

Additional Perks

• Employee discounts and rewards through the Working Advantage program

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If you're an experienced software engineer with an active TS/SCI with Full-Scope Polygraph and are looking to support cutting-edge technologies and mission-critical Intelligence Community programs, we'd love to hear from you. Join a team where your expertise will directly contribute to protecting national security while working alongside highly skilled technical professionals.