Software Developer (Journeyman) Future Need - Security Clearance Required

ICF; Pensacola (FL); Remote; USD 98,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

A global advisory and technology services provider is seeking an experienced Software Developer to work on federal cyber security analytic programs. The candidate will be involved in automating analytic capabilities and using emerging technologies while primarily working remotely. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science and an active security clearance are required. Competitive salary range is $98,124.00 - $166,810.00.

Benefits

Telework options

Diverse projects

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Active security clearance required.
• US Citizenship required.
• Minimum 1 year of Python Development experience.
• Experience with automation in analytics.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with cyber personnel to understand manual analytic processes.
• Create automated analytic capability sets.
• Support the design, development, and deployment of production systems.

Skills

Python Development

AWS serverless architecture

analytical thinking

communication skills

interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Software Development

Tools

AWS

Hadoop

Splunk

Docker

Power BI

Job description

Overview

ICF International seeks an experienced Software Developer to support the research and development of new cyber analytic capabilities that will help the US protect and defend its networks and critical information systems. The successful cleared candidate will act as a Software Developer to support a large federal cyber security analytic program. Your work will contribute to the knowledge of how cyber-attacks work, how vulnerabilities are exploited, and the way hostile cyber actors operate. We are looking for individuals that want to analyze and understand data to identify anomalies. Utilize your skills to help experiment and prototype future cyber capabilities for implementation at large-scale.

As the Software Developer, you will work with our customers, program subject matter experts, and researchers to evolve, automate, and enhance cybersecurity capabilities. Additionally, you will provide software engineering development and support, as well as oversight for other personnel. This is an opportunity to contribute to an important project from its beginning, work with the latest and emerging technologies, and all while building a great career at ICF!

This role is primarily telework-based with occasional meetings at client locations (Arlington, VA or Pensacola, FL) or ICF facilities within the National Capital Region.

What You Will Be Doing

• Work closely with cyber personnel to understand manual analytic processes that are used to assist in the automation of those processes
• Create automated analytic capability sets (e.g., signature, behavioral, heuristic, anomalous, unsupervised-learning, predictive, and emerging)
• Develop new platforms to elicit operational effect
• Support the design, development, and deployment of production systems adhering to the Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipeline
• Post-deployment support of continuous analysis through the full lifecycle of the capabilities
• Perform functions associated with the analysis of information, refinement of analytics and countermeasure selection, reviewing output, and making upgrades/improvements to the performance of the analytics and countermeasures

What You Must Have

• Active security clearance required as part of client contract requirements
• US Citizenship required as part of client contract requirements
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Software Development
• Minimum 1 year of Python Development experience
• Minimum 1 year of professional development experience using AWS serverless architecture
• Familiarity with federal cybersecurity requirements
• Experience with a variety of analytics (e.g., file, network, host-based, etc.)
• Ability to prioritize and manage own workload

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with developing applications running on Big Data platforms such as Hadoop/Cloudera or Spark, Power BI
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with various clients in order to explain and elaborate on technical details
• Experience within some or all of these capability areas: Intrusion Detection, Analytics, Information Sharing, Intrusion Prevention, Core Infrastructure
• Practical experience with the Databricks Intelligence Platform
• Practical experience with Splunk to include Splunk Machine Learning (ML)
• Machine Learning fundamentals and/or prior experience supporting ML efforts from a developer perspective
• Experience with shell scripting using Bash, PowerShell, or equivalent
• Experience with network monitoring tools such as Wireshark, tcpdump, Zeek, SiLK, or YAF
• Experience within Cloud environments in or using technologies provided by AWS, Google, or Azure
• Experience with Linux operating system
• Experience with monitoring/diagnosing activity at the host, application, network, Internet protocol, database, source code, and LAN layers or other areas preferred
• Experience in analytics associated with analyzing databases, source code, hosts, middleware, application, Local Area Network (LAN), and Internet networks across Open System Interconnect (OSI) model
• Experience in developing real- or near real-time automation
• AWS certification (Developer, DevOps, and/or Application Architect, etc.)
• CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) or higher certification level preferred

Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, and we’re not your typical consultants. We solve complex challenges by building a workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email [e-mail]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and used only to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

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Candidate AI Usage Policy

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews is not permitted. If an accommodation involving AI is needed, candidates should contact us in advance at [e-mail].

Pay Range

There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including but not limited to relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies, geographic location, education and certifications, and contract provisions regarding labor categories specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:

$98,124.00 - $166,810.00 Virginia Remote Office (VA99)