Software Developer - Springfield VA

VetJobs; Springfield (VA); In loco; USD 125.000 - 140.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

ESOP

Comprehensive medical, dental, and 401

Vacation and sick leave

Flexible schedules

Descrizione del lavoro

Life Cycle Engineering is seeking a Software Developer to support NGA and SWAP tool development, ensuring secure coding practices and integration with automated testing. The role requires active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance and IAT Lvl 2 certification, with responsibilities spanning design, development, and security assessment.

Eligible candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and experience in Java/C++ and security tooling, working on critical defense projects at an on-site Springfield, VA

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience with secure software development.
• Knowledge of security testing tools and processes.
• Ability to write secure code in Java/C++.
• Familiarity with vulnerability scanning and security controls.

Mansioni

• Establish and maintain development environment for SWAP-like projects.
• Design and maintain databases for development tasks.
• Develop secure software and perform security testing.
• Conduct code reviews and apply secure coding practices.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate security within SDLC.

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

$125,000-$140,000 per year

Springfield, VA

Onsite

Full Time

Join Life Cycle Engineering. Lead with purpose. Own the outcome. Do the right thing the right way.

Why Choose LCE?

• Employee Ownership (ESOP): Build financial stake in your work. Our 100% employee-owned model directly connects your contributions to company performance and long-term wealth creation.
• Award-Winning Culture: Join an organization repeatedly recognized as a "Best Place to Work" driven by integrity, mutual respect, and a supportive team environment.
• Impactful Mission: Support defense operations, waterfront engineering, cyber infrastructure, and asset reliability programs that keep fleets and operations mission ready.

Position Summary

The candidate will provide Software Development support to National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). The Software Developer role will develop, create, maintain, and write/code new (or modify existing) computer applications, software, or specialized utility programs.

Contract Specifications

• Must have an active DoD Top Secret/SCI security clearance
• Must be have an IAT Lvl 2 compliant certification such as Security+ for Intermediate. role or IAM Lvl 2 like Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) for Sr. role.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• The Contractor shall establish and maintain a development environment in support of SWAP tool development and maintenance.
• The Contractor shall provide database design for development & maintenance of SWAP.
• The Contractor shall provide web application design, development and maintenance for SWAP.
• The Contractor shall develop and provide web/portal development environment administration in support of SWAP, request approval for software download, installation, and configuration on the development team workstations.
• The Contractor shall deliver and sustain SWAP tool features that are identified during program increment-planning events.
• The Contractor shall deploy the appropriate automated application security testing tools. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to make users aware of how to make the most of application security features.
• The Contractor shall support efforts to integrate software assurance tool into the automated testing/automated pipeline methodologies.
• The Contractor shall evaluate commercial products for use and integration into the agencies Software Assurance.
• The Contractor shall assist in the development of policies and guidance regarding Software Assurance.
• The Contractor shall support automated evaluation tools as they pertain to Software Assurance.
• Analyze information to determine, recommend, and plan the development of a new application or modification of an existing application.
• Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints.
• Apply coding and testing standards, apply security testing tools including "'fuzzing" static-analysis code scanning tools, and conduct code reviews.
• Apply secure code documentation.
• Capture security controls used during the requirements phase to integrate security within the process, to identify key security objectives, and to maximize software security while minimizing disruption to plans and schedules.
• Consult with engineering staff to evaluate interface between hardware and software.
• Correct errors by making appropriate changes and rechecking the program to ensure that desired results are produced.
• Identify security implications and apply methodologies within centralized and decentralized environments across the enterprise's computer systems in software development.
• Identify security issues around steady state operation and management of software and incorporate security measures that must be taken when a product reaches its end of life.
• Perform secure programming and identify potential flaws in codes to mitigate vulnerabilities.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelors

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

• Skill in conducting vulnerability scans and recognizing vulnerabilities in security systems.
• Skill in creating and utilizing mathematical or statistical models.
• Skill in creating programs that validate and process multiple inputs including command line arguments, environmental variables, and input streams.
• Skill in designing countermeasures to identified security risks. S0031: Skill in developing and applying security system access controls.
• Skill in discerning the protection needs (i.e., security controls) of information systems and networks.
• Skill in writing code in a currently supported programming language (e.g., Java, C++).
• Skill in using code analysis tools.
• Skill to apply cybersecurity and privacy principles to organizational requirements (relevant to confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, non-repudiation).
• Ability to tailor code analysis for application-specific concerns.
• Ability to develop secure software according to secure software deployment methodologies, tools, and practices.

Physical Demands And Expectations

Regular physical activity to include walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, reaching, lifting (up to 15 pounds), and standing; occasional prolonged sitting

Ability to speak, read, hear and write, with or without assistance

Ability to use phone and computer systems, copier, fax and other office equipment

This position description represents a summary of the major components and requirements of the outlined position. Other responsibilities may be assigned or required as business needs dictate. Questions regarding this description should be addressed to the hiring authority or to Human Resources.

Benefit Offerings

• Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) & company matched 401(k)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Free life and disability insurance with supplemental coverage options
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Plan, & Lifestyle Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid vacation, holiday, and sick leave
• Flexible schedules, casual work environment, and relaxed dress code
• Continuing education and professional development programs at all levels
• Free access to online training library including certification preparation
• Bonus program, employee referral program, monetary recognition opportunities, and more…
• Benefits may vary based on employment status, business unit, and location.

City

Springfield

State

Virginia

Job_Category

Information Technology

Job Code

Software Software

Affiliate Sponsor

Life Cycle Engineering