Senior Cyber Defense Software Engineer (Onsite VA)

BOOST LLC; United States; On-site; USD 250,000 - 278,000; Full time

Job summary

A management consulting firm is seeking a Senior Software Developer to design and maintain automation services for AI-enabled cyber operations. The role requires extensive experience in software engineering, with proficiency in Python and Docker. Candidates should have a strong commitment to mission success and be prepared to work in a highly regulated environment. This position offers competitive compensation and is 100% onsite in Northern Virginia.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of engineering experience in mission-critical environments.
• Strong proficiency in Python plus one compiled language.
• Exceptional ability to explain complex concepts.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement microservices in Python or Java.
• Automate CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI or GitHub Actions.
• Conduct code reviews and mentor junior developers.

Skills

Software engineering experience in classified environments

Proficiency in Python

Experience with Docker

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines

Strong grasp of secure coding principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

A management consulting firm is seeking a Senior Software Developer to design and maintain automation services for AI-enabled cyber operations. The role requires extensive experience in software engineering, with proficiency in Python and Docker. Candidates should have a strong commitment to mission success and be prepared to work in a highly regulated environment. This position offers competitive compensation and is 100% onsite in Northern Virginia.