Software Engineer - Agile DevSecOps

Job DescriptionJob Description Software Engineer - Agile DevSecOpsLocation: Chantilly, VA 20151 Clearance: Active TS/SCI with CI Poly (FS Poly may satisfy where accepted by the customer) Certifications: Required; Security CE at minimum where applicable, or other certification aligned to the assigned DoD 8140 work role Position Summary The Mid Software Engineer will develop software, scripts, automation, and integration components supporting cloud-based CI/CD, DevSecOps, and test automation capabilities. The engineer will work across software, infrastructure, identity, APIs, and containerized environments while applying disciplined engineering, testing, and documentation practices. Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop software, scripts, and integration components supporting CI/CD, test automation, DevSecOps, and cloud-based engineering environments.Build and maintain interfaces and automation using Python, PowerShell, Groovy, APIs, and related technologies.Support cloud architecture, containerized development, API gateways, identity services, and platform components.Apply software engineering rigor including version control, peer review, configuration management, testing, and documentation.Develop and execute unit, integration, system, and automated test plans.Troubleshoot software, pipeline, integration, and cloud-platform issues and support root-cause resolution.Decompose work into Agile/Jira stories and contribute to iterative development and release activities.Collaborate with systems, infrastructure, security, and customer teams to deliver secure and maintainable solutions.Required Qualifications7 years of relevant professional experience.Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline.Current DoD 8140 qualification/certification appropriate to the assigned DCWF work role and proficiency level. Acceptable examples for this position may include: CompTIA Security CE, ISC2 CSSLP, ISC2 CISSP, CompTIA SecurityX (formerly CASP ), ISC2 CCSP. Final acceptability is subject to the current DoD 8140 Qualification Matrix and prime contractor/customer work-role requirements.Current and active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph. Mandatory at time of submission.Expertise working developing software/scripting to support Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD), test automation and / or DevSecOps on iterative development projects.Solid ability to demonstrate solid software engineering rigor.Demonstrated experience with system testing and validation.Expert troubleshooting and solutioning skills.Experience with Cloud architecture and system design (prefer AWS, but will consider Azure).Strong documentation skills.Familiar with Agile Methodologies.Ability to accurately decompose tasks for Jira stories.Developing integration interfaces using Python, PowerShell, and Groovy.Experience and comfort with Basic DevOps Tooling (Ansible, Terraform, Jenkins, GitLab, Active Directory, IdAM, and LDAP).Familiarity with Containerized Development environments (Rancher, Kubernetes).Expertise with creating robust test plans.Ability to quickly get familiar with customer system security requirements and processes.Preparation and maintenance of system components.Experience with API Gateways, catalogs.Preferred QualificationsAdvanced STEM degree or role-relevant technical certifications.Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) infrastructure and tools.Experience with Cloud solution optimization.Experience configuring and instrumenting Virtualization tools (Grafana, Splunk).Experience with ServiceNow.Other Cloud experience (Azure, Google, Oracle, IBM).Integration of virtualized applications and application streaming or layering techniques.Assist with leading and overseeing a total system perspective including technical understanding of relationships, dependencies and requirements of cloud services, infrastructure and security domains.SharePoint admin systems engineering experience.IBM Enterprise Lifecycle Management systems engineering experience.TeamWork Cloud/Cameo systems engineering experience.Tableau systems engineering experience.Core CompetenciesSystems thinking and engineering rigorComplex troubleshooting and root-cause analysisSecure cloud/enterprise engineeringAgile and DevSecOps collaborationTechnical documentation and communicationWork Environment Work is performed in support of a secure U.S. Government program and may require on-site access to controlled facilities, customer systems, and classified environments. The successful candidate must maintain all required clearance, access, cybersecurity certification, and program eligibility requirements throughout the assignment. Position 15.50 | Mid Software Engineer