Software Engineer – TS Clearance

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a seasoned Software Engineer to maintain the Minotaur Mission Management System and support DoD operations. You will operate Linux/UNIX environments, manage Cisco networking, and troubleshoot complex systems, including military data links.

Applicants should have 5+ years in software engineering (C/C++/Java/JS) on Linux, CCNA knowledge, and DoD experience. Willingness to travel ~25% and TS/SCI clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Significant experience with the Minotaur Mission Management System.
• 5+ years of experience as a Software Engineer.
• 5+ years of experience with C++, Java, JavaScript, or related languages in Linux.
• CCNA-level knowledge.
• Working knowledge of military tactical data links.
• Experience applying Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
• Experience supporting the Department of Defense.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a close team environment.
• Impact-focused approach.
• Strong leadership.
• Passion for ensuring mission success.
• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field such as CS, CIS, or CSE.
• U.S. citizenship.
• No dual citizenship.
• Active TS/SCI clearance; applicants without an active clearance will not be considered.
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 25%.
• Preferred: classified computer networking and interfaces experience
• Preferred: DoD cyber accreditation process and requirements experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the Minotaur system is fully operational
• Support exercises and experimentation events
• Investigate and track defects
• Work with system operators to capture defects and needed enhancements
• Train system operators
• Work with network engineers to gain connection approvals
• Coordinate with U.S. Pacific Fleet and Program Office leadership and associated staff
• Provide briefs and demonstrations to Navy leadership
• Administer and maintain Linux/UNIX systems using the command line interface
• Configure, implement, and manage Cisco network devices, including Layer 2/3 switching and routing
• Troubleshoot computer and network hardware and debug graphical user interfaces by analyzing application logs and XML-based configurations
• Apply STIGs to Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Microsoft Windows systems
• Build and configure physical and virtual servers and workstations
• Support operations involving military tactical data links, including Link-16 and IBS/CIB
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, instructions, and diagrams
• Provide system overview briefs and demonstrations when needed

Skills

Minotaur MMS

Software engineering

C/C++/Java/JS

CCNA

Military data links

STIGs

DoD experience

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/CIS/CSE

Tools

Linux/Unix CLI

Job description

• Ensure the Minotaur system is fully operational
• Support exercises and experimentation events
• Investigate and track defects
• Work with system operators to capture defects and needed enhancements
• Train system operators
• Work with network engineers to gain connection approvals
• Coordinate with U.S. Pacific Fleet and Program Office leadership and associated staff
• Provide briefs and demonstrations to Navy leadership
• Administer and maintain Linux/UNIX systems using the command line interface
• Configure, implement, and manage Cisco network devices, including Layer 2/3 switching and routing
• Troubleshoot computer and network hardware and debug graphical user interfaces by analyzing application logs and XML-based configurations
• Apply STIGs to Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Microsoft Windows systems
• Build and configure physical and virtual servers and workstations
• Support operations involving military tactical data links, including Link-16 and IBS/CIB
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, instructions, and diagrams
• Provide system overview briefs and demonstrations when needed

Requirements

• Significant experience with the Minotaur Mission Management System
• 5+ years of experience as a Software Engineer
• 5+ years of experience with C++, Java, JavaScript, or related languages in Linux
• CCNA-level knowledge
• Working knowledge of military tactical data links
• Experience applying Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
• Experience supporting the Department of Defense
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a close team environment
• Impact-focused approach
• Strong leadership
• Passion for ensuring mission success
• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field such as CS, CIS, or CSE
• U.S. citizenship
• No dual citizenship
• Active TS/SCI clearance; applicants without an active clearance will not be considered
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 25%
• Preferred: classified computer networking and interfaces experience
• Preferred: DoD cyber accreditation process and requirements experience