Cyber Software Engineering, Lead Associate

Peraton; Wiesbaden; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A cybersecurity solutions company is seeking an experienced Computer Applications Developer for its Regional Cyber Center-Europe located in Wiesbaden, Germany. In this role, you will design and implement applications supporting cyber network defense operations, write production-quality code primarily in Python and Java, and collaborate with various teams. A Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field or Business Administration is required along with relevant certifications and U.S. citizenship. The position may require working on the 2nd or 3rd shift.

Qualifikationen

• 5 years of software development experience, or 11 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Active DoD TS/SCI clearance required.
• Must hold one active certification from specified options.

Aufgaben

• Design, develop, and implement cyber defense applications.
• Write, test, and debug production-quality code.
• Build and maintain data analysis tools and dashboards.
• Evaluate software solutions for mission requirements.
• Maintain comprehensive application documentation.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver software solutions.

Kenntnisse

Python

Java

Cybersecurity

REST API design

GitLab or GitHub

Microsoft Power Platform

Data visualization libraries

Web application security principles

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field or Business Administration (or equivalent experience)

Tools

GitLab

Azure DevOps

Python libraries (e.g., Matplotlib, Plotly, Grafana)

Jobbeschreibung

Required:

• 5 years of software development experience with a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field or Business Administration; 11 years of relevant experience may substitute for degree
• Must meet TESA Qualifications
• DoD 8140 - Cybersecurity (Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support) - Intermediate
• Certifications — must hold active certifications (one of the following):
  • GPYC (GIAC Python Coder); OR
  • GWEB (GIAC Certified Web Application Defender); OR
  • Red Hat Certified Enterprise Application Developer; OR
  • Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Developer Associate; OR
  • GitLab Certified CI/CD Associate; OR
  • Azure DevOps Engineer Expert
• U.S. citizenship required
• Active DoD TS/SCI clearance or higher

Preferred:

• Strong proficiency in Python for backend development, scripting, and data processing
• Experience with Java or JavaScript frameworks for web application development
• Familiarity with REST API design and integration for connecting security tools and data sources
• Experience with GitLab or GitHub for version control and collaborative development workflows
• Knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate) for low-code solutions
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps for CI/CD pipeline management and agile project tracking
• Experience with data visualization libraries (e.g., Matplotlib, Plotly, Grafana) for security dashboards
• Understanding of web application security principles (OWASP Top 10) and secure coding practices

Peraton is hiring an experienced Computer Applications Developer for its' Regional Cyber Center-Europe

Location: On-site, Wiesbaden, Germany

Potential 2nd/3rd Shift work required

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement software applications that support cyber network defense operations, including tools for alert management, data aggregation, and analyst workflow automation
• Write, test, and debug production-quality code in Python and/or Java, following secure coding standards and DoD software development guidelines
• Build and maintain data analysis tools and dashboards that enable CSSP analysts to visualize security metrics, track KPIs, and identify operational trends
• Evaluate commercial and open-source software solutions for applicability to CSSP mission requirements, producing technical assessments and integration recommendations
• Maintain comprehensive application documentation including design specifications, user guides, API references, and change logs in support of configuration management requirements
• Collaborate with CSSP operations, engineering, and data science teams to gather requirements, iterate on application features, and deliver mission-aligned software solutions