NISSC 3 Software Developer / DevSecOps Support

AMERICAN SYSTEMS; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense contractor in Colorado Springs is in search of a Software Developer I to support the NISSC 3 program. The role involves designing, developing, and testing software components while ensuring compliance with secure coding practices. Ideal candidates will possess 1-3 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in IT or related fields. An active Secret clearance is required, with opportunities to obtain a TS/SCI clearance. Join a collaborative team focused on enhancing development processes.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in software development in a secure environment.
• Hands-on experience with software design, development, testing.
• Active Secret clearance at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, modify, test, and maintain software components.
• Implement and support secure coding practices.
• Collaborate with systems engineering and test teams.

Skills

Software development

Secure coding practices

Troubleshooting

Software integration

Database tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology/Cybersecurity/Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

ELMS

RTC

Jira

Confluence

ClearCase

ClearQuest

SQL

Job description

Overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking our next Software Develper I!! As a Software Developer I – DevSecOps Support on the NISSC 3 program, you will help design, develop, test, and maintain software components that support both cadence-managed and event-driven mission deliverables. You’ll work within a secure, mission-critical environment, applying secure coding and DevSecOps practices to ensure reliability, performance, and compliance with program standards. You will collaborate closely with systems engineering, test, and operations teams to integrate new features, resolve defects, and support software releases across the development lifecycle. You will also contribute to incident reports, maintenance records, and user documentation as needed.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, modify, test, and maintain software components for cadence-managed and event-managed program deliverables.
• Implement and support secure coding practices in alignment with DevSecOps principles and cybersecurity requirements.
• Perform or support software integration activities, including troubleshooting, defect resolution, and verification/validation.
• Use version control and configuration management tools to manage source code, baselines, and releases.
• Collaborate with systems engineering and test teams to implement new features, incorporate requirements, and resolve issues.
• Document software releases, changes, and associated test results to maintain clear traceability and compliance with standards.
• Provide technical inputs for incident reports, maintenance records, and user documentation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes, tools, and practices within the team.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in software development (academic + professional considered), ideally in a secure or mission-critical environment.
• Hands-on experience with software design, development, testing, and maintenance using modern languages and frameworks.
• Experience with software integration, troubleshooting, and use of secure coding practices.
• Experience working with or exposure to tools such as: ELMS, RTC, Jira, Confluence; ClearCase, ClearQuest; SQL or related database tools.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology (IT) / Cybersecurity / Computer Science (CS) / Information Systems (IS) / Data Science / Software Engineering or equivalent DoD/Military training and experience in software development or related discipline.
• Active Secret clearance at time of hire. Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI as required by the program.
• One of the following is desired / strongly preferred: CSSLP or GSEC.

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