Minotaur Software Engineer - TS clearance

PMAT Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

PMAT Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer to contribute to production software development and sustainment in a DoD-focused environment. This role supports a complex system, ensures availability, and coordinates integrations while delivering technical briefings to stakeholders.

You will work with an experienced team to maintain and improve advanced software capabilities, with a preference for candidates in the Washington, DC area and eligible for an active TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a Software Engineer.
• Experience in Linux environments and software development.
• Ability to work in secure government environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, and sustain production software in a complex technical environment.
• Support system availability, testing, evaluation, and defect tracking.
• Coordinate system integration activities and provide technical briefings.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and diagrams.
• Deliver demonstrations and briefings to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with users to identify issues and enhancements.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS, CIS, CSE

Job description

This position requires an ACTIVE DoD security clearance. Applicants who do not currently hold an active clearance will not be considered.

This position is remote, United States. Ideally, candidates will reside in the Washington, DC area.

About Us: PMAT is an innovative small business founded with a passion for developing forward-leaning solutions from exceptional people that increase the mission's capability. We focus on designing and building impactful digital solutions that utilize modern cloud, data, and software concepts. Our passion is working on complex and progressive challenges such as edge platform computing, containerizing legacy platforms, distributed data platforms, or heterogeneous data analysis.

We recruit, retain, and foster a team motivated to pursue passions, investigate new ways of doing things, and embody an innovative and entrepreneurial spirit. We believe in being curious about every element of a problem and experiment relentlessly. We foster continuous learning in an environment that encourages positive collaboration and expands our capabilities. We tap into collective intelligence, acknowledging that the most brilliant people may not be in the room. Above all else, we believe that delivering and demonstrating is more potent than a sheet of paper. We are passionate about mission-centric design and delivering effective capabilities to and for the warfighter.

Whether you’re an experienced engineer or just beginning your career, you’ll work alongside experts who are committed to solving mission-critical problems.

About the role

PMAT is seeking a Software Engineer to contribute to the development, integration, maintenance, and sustainment of production software in a complex technical environment. This position will support an established software system by helping maintain system availability, supporting testing and evaluation activities, investigating and tracking defects, working with users to identify issues and enhancements, providing technical guidance, coordinating system integration activities, and delivering technical briefings and demonstrations to stakeholders.

You will be a critical member of an experienced engineering team responsible for supporting and improving advanced software capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Linux/Unix systems using the Command Line Interface (CLI), ensuring optimal performance and availability.
• Configure, implement, and manage Cisco network devices, including Layer 2/3 switching and routing.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting of computer and network hardware and debug graphical user interfaces by analyzing application logs and XML-based configurations.
• Apply Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) for Red Head Enterprise Linux and Microsoft Windows systems in accordance with applicable security requirements.
• Build and configure physical and virtual servers and workstations, utilizing existing documentation and collaborating with technical stakeholders.
• Support software integration and system interoperability across networked environments.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including detailed instructions and diagrams, to support system operations, troubleshooting, and training.
• Provide system overview briefings and technical demonstrations as needed.

Required Skills and Experience

• Experience supporting, maintaining, integrating, or enhancing the Minotaur Mission Management System or similar complex, production software systems.
• Familiarity with system integration, network interoperability, and software deployment in secure government environments.
• Experience supporting complex software applications or mission-critical systems.
• 5+ years of experience as a Software Engineer.
• 5+ years of experience with C++, Java, JavaScript, or related programming languages in Linux environments.
• CCNA-level networking knowledge.
• Experience applying Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
• Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) or other regulated technical environments.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a close team environment.
• Impact-focused, with strong problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and initiative.
• Commitment to delivering reliable, high-quality technical solutions.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Prior experience with classified computing environments and network interfaces.
• Prior experience with cybersecurity authorization and accreditation processes.
• Prior experience with network change control and approval workflows.
• Previous leadership experience or willingness to lead and mentor others.

Education and Certification Requirements

• Required Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field of study (CS, CIS, CSE).
• Preferred: CCNA.

Citizenship and Clearance Requirements

• US Citizenship
• No dual citizenship
• Must hold an active TS/SCI clearance

Location

• Remote - United States
• Washington, DC preferred

Travel

• 25%

Work Environment

PMAT offices as needed. In some cases, work in a government facility may be required. Travel may be required for customer engagement, team coordination, and potentially for business development.

PMAT is an equal-opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.