Senior Software Developer with Security Clearance

VTG; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

VTG in United States (Herndon, VA) is seeking a Senior Software Developer with a focus on secure software engineering. The role combines development expertise with cybersecurity, agile collaboration, and customer-focused IT solutions.

You will design and deploy secure Windows apps and services using .NET, C#/WPF, C++, ASP.NET, HTML/CSS, Python, and PowerShell, with IIS integration and robust security practices. A TS clearance with polygraph is required.

Qualifications

• Requires Top Secret clearance with polygraph.
• 6+ years of software development experience.
• Bachelor's degree in CS, Information Security, or related field.
• Proficiency with .NET stack, Python, PowerShell.
• Experience on Windows apps/services, IIS, and web services.
• Experience with AWS and Azure cloud deployments.
• Familiar with GitHub, Jira, Jenkins, Confluence.
• Experience with STS and DataHound.
• Experience with Microsoft PowerBI.
• Strong security mindset and SDLC knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy secure Windows apps, services, and web services using .NET, HTML/CSS, Python, and PowerShell.
• Develop and automate PowerShell scripts for administration and vulnerability mitigation.
• Manage AWS and Azure cloud deployments with security best practices.
• Use GitHub, Jira, Jenkins, Confluence for CI/CD and documentation.
• Work with Secure Token Service and DataHound for secure auth and data handling.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and deliver features iteratively.
• Create and maintain security plans, test reports, and authorization packages.

Skills

Secure software development

Agile methodologies

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Communication

Cloud security

Windows administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

GitHub

Jira

Jenkins

Confluence

AWS

Azure

IIS

PowerShell

Python

C#

C++

ASP.NET MVC Web API

WPF/XAML

HTML/CSS

PowerBI

Secure Token Service (STS)

DataHound

Job description

Overview We are seeking a versatile Senior Software Developer with expertise in secure software engineering. The ideal candidate will combine technical proficiency in development tools and cyber security. The candidate will work in an agile environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to address a broad range of IT issues while safeguarding customer assets. What will you do?

• Design, develop, test, and deploy secure Windows applications, services, and web services using .NET (C#, WPF/XAML, C++), ASP.NET MVC Web API, HTML/CSS, Python, and PowerShell, ensuring integration with IIS and adherence to secure coding standards.
• Develop and automate scripts using PowerShell for system administration, problem-solving, and security-related tasks, such as monitoring and mitigating vulnerabilities in Windows environments.
• Manage cloud-based solutions on AWS and Azure, incorporating security best practices for deployment and access controls.
• Utilize tools like GitHub, Jira, Jenkins, and Confluence for version control, issue tracking, continuous integration/deployment (CI/CD), and documentation, while ensuring secure configurations.
• Working with customer-specific IT tools, including Secure Token Service (STS) and DataHound, to integrate secure authentication and data management into applications.
• Participate in Agile methodologies and ceremonies (e.g. sprints, stand-ups, retrospectives) to deliver features iteratively.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including requirements gathering, design documents, technical writing, and A&A artifacts (e.g. security plans, test reports, and authorization packages). Do you have what it takes?
• Must have a Top Secret Clearance with Polygraph
• Minimum 6 years' experience in software development
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Proficiency with .NET (C#, WPF/XAML, C++), Web (ASP.NET MVC Web API, HTML/CSS), Python, PowerShell
• Proficiency with developing Windows Applications, Windows Services, and Web Services on IIS
• Experience working with AWS and Azure
• Experience using GitHub, Jira, Jenkins, and Confluence
• Proficiency with Secure Token Service (STS) and DataHound (customer-specific IT tools)
• Experience with Microsoft PowerBI
• Familiarity with Windows System Administration and troubleshooting
• Familiarity with the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), including configuring and deploying to IIS.
• Experience with requirements gathering, creation of design documentation, and technical writing Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills:
• Familiarity with the Agile methodology and ceremonies
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, issue-diverse IT landscape