Application Engineer 4

Wyetech; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 121,228 - 163,934; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SEP IRA contribution

Paid time off 200 hours

Medical plans with HSA

Job summary

Wyetech, LLC is seeking a seasoned software professional to support federal government contracts. You will design software tools and subsystems, manage development and testing, and ensure quality through formal specs, CASE tools, and rigorous documentation.

This role requires TS/SCI with polygraph, extensive cloud and security experience, and the ability to communicate with senior staff. The position offers competitive hourly pay, strong retirement benefits, and opportunities to work across

Qualifications

• TS/SCI with agency appropriate polygraph.
• Minimum: HS diploma + 12 years experience; 10 years with Associate; 8 years with Bachelor's; 6 years with Master's; 4 years with Doctorate.

Responsibilities

• Designs software tools and subsystems to support software reuse and domain analyses.
• Manages software development and support using formal specifications, data flow diagrams, CASE tools.
• Estimates software development costs and schedule; reviews existing programs and refines, reducing operating time and improving techniques.
• Responsible for program design, coding, testing, debugging and documentation.
• Instructs, directs, and checks the work of other personnel.

Skills

Security clearance TS/SCI

Cloud computing

Virtualization

Communication

Networking

Security architecture

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Doctorate

Tools

CASE tools

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

At Wyetech, you’ll be at the center of an award‑winning corporate culture, breaking technological barriers and solving real‑world problems for our federal government customers. We are committed to hiring the best of the best, and in return, we offer a world‑class, truly unique employee experience that is rare within our industry.

Designs software tools and subsystems to support software reuse and domain analyses and manages their implementation. Manages software development and support using formal specifications, data flow diagrams, other accepted design techniques and Computer‑Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools. Estimates software development costs and schedule. Reviews existing programs and assists in making refinements, reducing operating time and improving current techniques. Formulates and defines specifications for software applications or modifies and maintains existing applications using engineering releases and utilities from the manufacturer. Responsible for program design, coding, testing, debugging and documentation. Instructs, directs, and checks the work of other task personnel. Responsible for quality assurance review and the evaluation of existing and new software products.

Due to federal contract requirements, United States Citizenship and position appropriate security clearance is required. (e.g. Active TS/SCI security clearance with agency appropriate polygraph).

Capabilities

• Develop detailed guidance for cloud workloads that ensure compliance with Government security and regulatory requirements such as NIST SP 800‑53 security controls
• Collaborate with cloud‑focused teams across various organizations to design, test, and implement cloud workload security configurations and solutions.
• Facilitate the creation of procedures and cybersecurity guidance for migrations from legacy cloud environments or hardware environments into AWS
• Evaluate and research cloud services and make recommendations for security configurations of those services to ensure data is appropriately protected.
• Evaluate and research cloud security technologies and make recommendations for their use.

Required Qualifications

• TS/SCI with agency appropriate polygraph
• All experience and education will be in a technical field directly related to the labor category being proposed and all diplomas, GED certificates, and degrees will be from accredited institutions.
• Twelve (12) years minimum experience and a High School Diploma/GED. Ten (10) years minimum experience and an Associate’s Degree.
• Eight (8) years minimum experience and a Bachelor’s Degree.
• Six (6) years minimum experience and a Master’s Degree.
• Four (4) years minimum experience and a Doctorate’s Degree.

Required Technical Skills

• Customer facing skills to drive discussions with senior personnel regarding trade‑offs, best practices, project management and risk mitigation
• Experience with cloud computing and virtualization platforms.
• Ability to quickly learn and shift in step with the latest cloud‑computing, networking, and infrastructure management technologies.
• Excellent communication, writing, problem solving, and architectural whiteboarding skills
• Strong knowledge of application system and network architectures and associated security principles including protection of data at rest, in transit, and in process.
• Knowledge of security and compliance requirements for cloud‑based solutions.

Desired Technical Skills

• A commercial Cloud Certification at the Associate level, a specialty, or higher; AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud are preferred
• Familiarity with the Risk Management Framework/Zero‑Trust Implementation
• Experience with security‑focused AWS concepts and services including IAM, SCPs, AWS Key Management Service, AWS Config, AWS Security Hub, GuardDuty, and Inspector

The Benefits Package

• Wyetech believes in generously supporting employees as they prepare for retirement. The company automatically contributes 20% of each employee’s gross compensation to a Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) IRA, with no requirement for employee matching. All contributions are fully vested from day one, ensuring immediate ownership of retirement funds.
• Wyetech provides a generous PTO plan of up to 200 hours annually, aligned with applicable state leave regulations. Employees have the flexibility to adjust their PTO allocation at the start of each calendar year, ensuring it meets their evolving needs.
• Full‑time employees have the option to participate in a variety of voluntary benefit plans including: a choice of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Account (HSA); vision and dental; life and AD&D benefits; short and long‑term disability; hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurances; optional identity theft and legal protection services.

Company Environment & Perks

• Employee Referral Bonus Eligibility up to $10,000
• Mobility among Wyetech‑supported contracts
• Various contract and work locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, Utah, Alaska, Hawaii and OCONUS
• Various team‑building events throughout the year such as monthly lunches, summer company picnic, and an annual holiday party.
• Employees receive two complementary branded clothing orders annually.

$87.70 - $118.77 an hour

Pay Range: $87.70 - $118.77 per hour. Hourly pay rates listed for this position serve as a general guideline and are not a guarantee of compensation. Compensation will vary dependent upon factors including but not limited to: Government contract rates; education; relevant prior work experience, knowledge, skills, and competencies; certifications, and geographic location. Hourly pay rates reflect the pre‑benefit gross wage amounts.

Wyetech, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Affirmative Action Statement:

Wyetech, LLC is committed to the principles of affirmative action in all hiring and employment for minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.

Accommodations:

Wyetech, LLC is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you need any accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact Brittney Wood. at 844-WYETECH x727 or [e-mail]. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to all candidates.