Senior Programmer Analyst

ERT, Inc.; Suitland (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with company matching

11 Federal Holidays

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Discretionary bonuses

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Entarian in Suitland, MD seeks a Senior Programmer Analyst to maintain and enhance ground-system software for NOAA satellite missions. You will blend software engineering with systems analysis, bug fixes, and cybersecurity remediation to ensure reliable operation of commands, data handling, and server coordination across sites.

The role requires 6+ years of experience, a Bachelor's in IT/CS, strong Java/Python/C/C++, CI/CD with Git; US citizenship or permanent residency for security access;

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT/CS or equivalent required.
• 6+ years of experience delivering bug fixes, enhancements and cybersecurity remediation.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience across software development life cycle and CI/CD pipelines.
• Proficiency in Python, Java, C, and C++.
• Experience with Git and CI/CD workflows; Linux and Windows environments.
• Experience with Agile methodology and security-conscious engineering.

Responsibilities

• System architecture and software design for ground systems.
• Troubleshooting and debugging real-time anomalies.
• Integrating cybersecurity vulnerability remediation into the system.
• Coding feature enhancements to improve efficiency and automation.
• Deploying software in coordination with satellite operations.

Skills

Python

Java

C

C++

Git

CI/CD

Agile Methodology

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

RedHat Linux

Windows

Job description

Senior Programmer Analyst

Job ID: 2026-9839

Type: Full Time W/Benefits Ret Match

Location : Location US-MD-Suitland

Security Clearance: Clearable

Overview / Job Responsibilities

We are looking for a Senior Programmer Analyst to join a team of twenty software/system/network specialists supporting the operations and maintenance of the ground systems for NOAA's environmental-monitoring satellite missions. Data from our missions is used in weather forecasting, climate research, forest fire detection, search and rescue, and much more. We provide full-time onsite IT support in collaboration with government technical leads at the Satellite Operations Facility, maintaining and improving the functionality and cybersecurity of the servers, workstations, software, and other devices.

This role is part software engineer, part programmer analyst with a focus on the continuous operation of mission software through bug fixes, feature enhancements, and integrating IT cybersecurity vulnerability remediation. The primary functions of the software under your purview are preparing and sending commands to the satellite; receiving, displaying, processing, and moving satellite data; and scheduling and transitioning primary control of these functions among the redundant servers at multiple sites. This person will need to understand the system architecture, learn the use case of all servers and workstations in the inventory, and the user functionality of all software, both custom-developed and COTS.

When operational issues occur, you will use your broad knowledge of the software to lead the troubleshooting by coordinating tests with system and network administrators. When a custom software package is the root cause, either from a bug or operator error, you will design and implement code modifications to reduce or eliminate potential recurrence of the issue. Likewise, when cybersecurity vulnerabilities require updates or changes to the system/software configurations, you will be instrumental in assessing potential impacts to the ground system and coordinating the implementation, regression testing, and integration of the remediation. When users have difficulty with or finding inefficiencies in the functionality of the software, they will bring such complaints to you who might train the user in the usage or design and implement software or process changes to alleviate the issue. Additional responsibilities include:

• System architecture and software design
• Troubleshooting and debugging real-time anomalies
• Integrating system cybersecurity vulnerability remediation
• Coding feature enhancements to improve efficiency or automation
• Deploying software in coordination with satellite operations

This position supports work at NOAA's Suitland, MD facility with limited telework permitted.

The salary range for this role is $100,000 - 125,000/year.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, related, or equivalent.
• 6+ years of relevant experience leading to the ability to successfully complete bug fixes, feature enhancements, and integrating IT cybersecurity vulnerability remediation.
• Must have strong communication skills with professional, well-developed interpersonal skills necessary for communicating with co-workers.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in system development and maintenance, including proficiency with the full software development life cycle.
• Experience with extensive coding in languages such as Python, Java, C, and C++.
• Experience with using Git repository management for continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Experience in working with Linux and Windows environments (experience with RedHat desired).
• Experience with implementing OS level operations via scripting and automation (experience with secure file transfers desired).
• Experience working within Agile Methodology.
• Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident and able to pass a background investigation to obtain a security badge to access applicable government information and systems.

About Us

Compensation We consider several factors when extending an offer of employment, including the location, scope, and associated responsibilities of the specific position, as well as a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills.

Benefits All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our flexible benefits package, which includes:

• Medical, Rx, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
• 11 Paid Federal Government Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Professional Membership Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Competitive compensation plan
• Discretionary variable incentive bonuses based on factors such as individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance

Formed through the strategic union of Sev1Tech and ERT, Entarian is a premier provider of mission-critical engineering and technology solutions. Founded on a legacy of excellence dating back to 1993, Entarian is a product of an evolved and fully diversified engineering and federal technology leader. From deep space to defense and civilian missions, Entarian delivers secure, mission-aligned digital solutions that drive national resilience and operational effectiveness. We don't just support modernization; we define it.

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Entarian is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmitive Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.