Software Engineer

Nightwing • Sterling, VA • 13h ago

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers' most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.

Nightwing is seeking a Software Engineer with Java development experience to support the design, development, and deployment of advanced cybersecurity capabilities to include, but not limited to Jira, Jira Align, and Confluence. Nightwing supports a U.S. Government customer on a large mission critical development and sustainment program to design, build, deliver, and operate a network operations environment, including introducing new cyber capabilities to address emerging threats.

Responsibilities:

Act as the SME for Atlassian tools (Jira, Jira Align, Confluence, etc..).

Provide recommendations and deploy sustainable architecture throughout multiple environments

Provide day-to-day operational support activities as well as strategic planning initiatives with Atlassian tools

Collaborate within Agile Scrum team as a key contributor responsible for converting proprietary vendor code for integration with multiple advanced cybersecurity-oriented capabilities.

Create interfaces and interaction layers using industry best practices, latest web trends/technologies and associated tools

Work with customers, testers, and administrators to develop, test, and deploy software builds

Develop high quality technical documentation, as needed, including user guides, test plans, and contract deliverable items

Required Skills:

U.S. Citizenship

Active DoD Secret clearance. Must be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.

Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability

6+ years of software development experience required.

4+ years of hands-on experience with Java development and related technologies

2+ years of experience with Agile software development

Experienced in the development lifecycle of supporting and customizing Atlassian tools (Jira, Jira Align, Confluence) to meet the needs & demands of enterprise stakeholders

Solid understanding and hands-on experience with Windows and Linux operating systems

Solid understanding and working experience with cloud technologies, i.e. AWS, Azure

Possesses or quickly develops a comprehensive understanding of Government Information Security policies, regulations, and guidelines

Must be able to work collaboratively across agencies and physical locations

Desired Skills:

Experience with Automation for Jira and Groovy

Technical understanding of account management and user authentication solutions

Experience with JavaScript, XML and SQL

Experience and/or familiarity with Continuous Development / Continuous Integration concepts, and tools

Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) services

Experience with integrations utilizing cutting-edge and cloud technologies

Experience working with HSPD-12

DHS experience

Required Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, OR Computer Systems Engineering. Eight (8) years of experience (for a total of fourteen (14) or more years) may be substituted for a degree. A Master's degree in a related discipline may substitute for two (2) years of experience. A PhD may substitute for four (4) years of experience

-Professional experience may be substituted for a degree. Two years of related work experience may be substituted for each year of degree level education.

Desired Certifications:

DoD 8570.1 IAT Level II

Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Windows/Linux Admin, Cloud SIEM, CISSP, Security+, Network+, Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Cisco Certified Security Professional (CCSP)

Certifications related to Agile development and Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) such as Scrum Master, Product Owner, SAFe Agilist (SA), SAFe Practitioner (SP) or SAFe Program Consultant (SPC)

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At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we'll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.

Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team.

Nightwing is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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