Senior Computer Scientist - Security Clearance

Bluehawk LLC, Intelligence Services

Honolulu (HI)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 190,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Bluehawk LLC, Intelligence Services seeks a Computer Scientist to design, build, and sustain software and analytical tools for intelligence operations at JIOC. The role emphasizes secure, scalable enterprise-grade software and collaboration with analysts, engineers, and partners.

The ideal candidate has 7–10 years in software or computer science, with defense or intelligence mission experience, strong proficiency in distributed systems, cloud-native architectures, and DevSecOps.

Qualifications

Advanced proficiency in multiple programming languages, frameworks, and software paradigms.
Expertise in distributed systems design, cloud-native architectures, and microservices.
Experience leading software development teams or managing complex system development efforts.
Proficiency with DevSecOps practices and end-to-end CI/CD pipeline management.
Experience optimizing system performance, scalability, and reliability.
Deep understanding of DOD and federal cybersecurity and compliance frameworks.
Demonstrated ability to translate complex intelligence requirements into technical capabilities.
Experience mentoring junior developers and providing technical direction.

Responsibilities

Apply computer science disciplines, including software engineering, algorithms, distributed systems, cloud computing, full-stack development, DevSecOps, and database management.
Design, develop, test, and implement innovative technical solutions that meet JIOC mission requirements and close intelligence capability gaps.
Develop and optimize automated workflows, data processing pipelines, visualization tools, and analytic applications that support intelligence production.
Research, prototype, and evaluate emerging technologies to enhance analytic efficiency and operational impact.
Integrate new technologies into existing JIOC architectures while ensuring interoperability, security, and performance.
Implement and configure open-source, COTS, and GOTS technologies.
Conduct software and system assessments to evaluate performance, scalability, and cyber readiness.
Produce technical documentation and support code reviews during development.
Collaborate with military, government, and contractor personnel to identify technical requirements and resolve system deficiencies.
Recommend process improvements based on emerging tools and feedback.
Participate in planning conferences, exercises, and technical exchange meetings with mission partners.