Software Engineer I with Security Clearance

Black Eagle Defense; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 119,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Eagle Defense seeks a Software Engineer I to support the Secure the Enterprise initiative, helping transition from manual evaluation to automated, continuous monitoring and data collection across the project lifecycle.

You will develop Pig and PySpark analytics, review data ingest tickets, and collaborate on merge requests to ensure reliable data delivery to end users while supporting day-to-day operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus seven years of professional experience; eleven years without a degree is acceptable.
• Strong background in analytics development.
• Proficiency in Pig and PySpark.
• Experience with patch management and IAVA tracking.
• Programming skills in Python, Java, or Scala.
• Familiarity with NiFi and Ansible.
• Experience working in Agile environments.

Responsibilities

• Analyze user requirements and derive software and performance requirements.
• Debug software and correct defects.
• Recommend improvements to documentation and development standards.
• Design, code, and modify software to add features or enhance functionality.
• Integrate software into new systems or environments.
• Develop data queries for databases or repositories.
• Write or review technical documentation.
• Serve as team lead based on project development level.
• Design and implement complex database interfaces or queries.
• Create and implement performance-driven algorithms.
• Develop and execute software test procedures.
• Analyze system standards and performance to develop solutions.
• Modify software for error correction, new hardware, or improved performance.
• Use scientific and mathematical models to predict and evaluate software design outcomes.

Skills

Analytics development

Python/Java/Scala

Pig and PySpark

Agile environments

Team lead potential

Education

Bachelor's degree + 7+ years

Tools

Pig

PySpark

NiFi

Ansible

Job description

Job Description SALARY RANGE $119,000 - $176,000/year. DUTIES As a successful candidate for the Software Engineer I role, you will support the Secure the Enterprise initiative by helping transition from manual system security evaluation and authorization processes to a more automated and streamlined model that emphasizes continuous monitoring, efficient approvals, and network data collection across the full project lifecycle. You will assist in the creation, maintenance, and execution of Pig and/or PySpark analytics, contribute to reviewing data ingest tickets, and collaborate on merge requests with team members. In this role, you will help ensure the delivery of reliable and accurate data to end users, support day-to-day operational success, and investigate data flows to verify that information is being properly ingested and processed within the system.

Required Skills

• Analyze user requirements and derive software and performance requirements
• Debug software and correct defects
• Recommend improvements to documentation and development standards
• Design, code, and modify software to add features or enhance functionality
• Integrate software into new systems or environments
• Develop data queries for databases or repositories
• Write or review technical documentation
• Serve as team lead based on project development level
• Design and implement complex database interfaces or queries
• Create and implement performance-driven algorithms
• Develop and execute software test proceduresAnalyze system standards and performance to develop solutions
• Modify software for error correction, new hardware, or improved performance
• Use scientific and mathematical models to predict and evaluate software design outcomes

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree plus seven (7) years of professional experience is acceptable. Eleven (11) years of relevant experience is acceptable if the candidate does not possess a degree. Additional Requirements:

• Strong background in analytics development
• Proficiency in Pig and PySpark Desired Skills
• Experience with patch management and IAVA tracking
• Programming skills in Python, Java, or Scala
• Familiarity with NiFi and Ansible
• Experience working in Agile environments