Software Engineer 2 (Mission Application Dev & Int) with Security Clearance

Cornerstone Defense LLC; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 170,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

Generous PTO Policy

401(k)

HSA and FSA options

Life and Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement and Training

Perks at Work Discount Program

Referral Program

Leads Generation Program

CollegeAmerica 529

Fitness Reimbursement Program

Travel Assistance

Norton Lifelock Benefit Solutions

Life Planning Financial & Legal S​

Job summary

Cornerstone Defense LLC seeks a Software Engineer 2 for Annapolis Junction, MD to develop and maintain the GHOSTGEM suite including DINO. You will implement, test, and integrate with COTS, GOTS, and FOSS components to support mission needs.

Candidates should have Linux CLI expertise, Python development, and experience with modern tooling and data systems. This role offers a strong benefits package and on-site collaboration in a mission-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Linux CLI experience required.
• Scripting with Bash to automate processes.
• Recent Python development experience.

Responsibilities

• Developing, sustaining, and troubleshooting GHOSTGEM software suite (incl. DINO).
• Implementing and testing with COTS, GOTS, and FOSS products and libraries.

Skills

Linux CLI

Bash scripting

Python

Splunk

Kafka

Ansible

GitLab CI

Git

PostgreSQL

Rust

Jira

Confluence

Education

Master's degree in computer science or related discipline + 3 years SWE experience

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related discipline + 5 years SWE experience

7 years of SWE experience in similar scope

Tools

Ansible

GitLab CI

Kafka

Syslog-ng

rsyslog

Jira

Confluence

PostgreSQL

Rust

Job description

Title: Software Engineer 2 (Mission Application Dev & Int) Location: Annapolis Junction, MD Compensation Range: $170 -$190K

• Clearance:
• Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply
• Company Overview: Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission. Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation's toughest and most secure problems. If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don't look any further than Cornerstone Defense. Benefits Overview: Cornerstone Defense offers a very comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Generous PTO Policy
• 401(k)
• HSA and FSA options
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement and Training
• Perks at Work Discount Program
• Referral Program
• Leads Generation Program
• CollegeAmerica 529
• Fitness Reimbursement Program
• Travel Assistance
• Norton Lifelock Benefit Solutions
• Life Planning Financial & Legal Services
• SWE-2 Qualifications: Master's degree in computer science or related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus three (3) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity. OR Bachelor's degree in computer science or related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus five (5) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity. OR Seven (7) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity. Position Description The Software Engineer shall be responsible for developing, sustaining, and troubleshooting GHOSTGEMs software suite of applications including DINO and possibly future capabilities as mission needs arise. Software development activities include implementation, testing, and integration with other COTS, GOTS, and FOSS products, packages, and libraries. Position Required Skills
• Experience using the Linux CLI
• Experience using Linux tools and developing Bash scripts to automate manual processes
• Recent software development experience using Python
• Willingness to learn Splunk for data collection, message brokers, data storage, and presentation tools
• Familiar interfacing with Log Management tools including Syslog-ng and rsyslog
• Familiar Message Brokers such as Kafka
• Experience with IaC (Infrastructure as Code) principles and automation tools including Ansible
• Experience with CI/CD principles, methodologies, and tools such as GitLab CI
• Experience with Git Source Control System Position Desired Skills
• Experience with SQL databases including PostgreSQL
• Familiar with IaC principles, methodologies, and tools such as Ansible
• Experience with Rust programming concepts, or a willingness and aptitude to learn Rust
• Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite including Jira and Confluence