Senior Associate Software Engineer with Security Clearance

VTG; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

VTG seeks a Senior Associate Software Engineer in Manassas, VA, to support a Navy tactical system (CIS). The role focuses on software development, integration, testing, and troubleshooting within a large, multi-company team, with emphasis on Java, C++, and Python.

You will contribute to build and delivery, work in Linux environments, and use Docker, Git, and CI/CD tools. Must have two years of experience and US citizenship with Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in a technical field such as Systems/Computer Engineering, CS, or IT.
• Two years of professional software experience as specified in the ad.
• Experience with Java, C++, and Python development.

Responsibilities

• Develop features and fixes for the CIS system.
• Assist in software build, delivery, integration, and test in labs (classified/unclassified) in Manassas, VA.
• Collaborate with cross-company teams of testers, integrators, and engineers.

Skills

Java

C++

Python

Git workflows

Linux (RHEL)

Communication

Initiative

Security Clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering/Computer Engineering/CS/Software Engineering/Information Technology

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

Podman

KVM

Helm

Jenkins

Ansible

GitOps

Nexus

Robot Framework

Job description

Overview VTG is seeking a Senior Associate Software Engineer to support our Navy customer in Manassas, VA. This role is mostly onsite. The Associate Software Engineer will support our Navy customer's tactical system that is comprised of everything between legacy software installed on bare metal to micro-containers running in an on-premises cloud. This role will involve developing features and fixes, building and delivery updates, installation, integration, and testing of one of the Navy tactical software systems - Common Infrastructure Services (CIS). What will you do? This role is to develop a combat system (CIS) that runs as part of a larger integrated tactical system. This role will primarily be software development, integration, testing, and system troubleshooting. The selected candidate will work with a vast team of Software Testers, Integrators, Integrated Logistics Specialists, Systems Engineers, Software Developers, and System Operators. The candidate will be responsible for:

• Software development - primarily but not limited to Java, Python, C++
• Work as part of a larger integrated team across multiple companies
• Assisting in software build, delivery, integration, and test in multiple unclassified and classified labs in Manassas VA
• Provide technical input to program managers and government representatives Do you have what it takes?
• Must have two years of experience.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Information Technology (or similar degree)
• Experience developing software with Java, C++, and Python
• Experience with Git workflows
• Experience with Linux and Docker
• Comfortable working in Linux from the command line (RHEL 8, 9)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Initiative, innovation, and resourcefulness.
• US Citizen with current Secret Clearance
• Successful completion of background check Desired Qualifications/Skills/Abilities:
• Experience as a DevOps, Software, Integration, or Test engineer (or similar role)
• Experience with modern PaaS environment tools (Kubernetes, Docker, Podman, KVM, Helm)
• Experience with CI/CD tools, languages, and frameworks (Jenkins, Ansible, GitOps, Nexus, Robot Framework)
• Experience with shell scripting languages
• Experience with Automated Testing
• Networking experience
• Experience with naval tactical systems, preferably submarine fire control systems VTG's estimated starting pay range is $90,000-$110,000 which is a general guideline for the geographic location. When extending an offer, VTG also considers work experience, education, skill level, market considerations and may possibly include contractual requirements which may cause an offer to fall outside of this range.