Modernization Software Engineer

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd.•Colorado Springs, CO

4h•$190,000 - $210,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Odyssey is recruiting a Modernization Software Engineer for its Engineering, Professional, and Administrative Support Services (EPASS) Contract at Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The role supports the Integrated Tactical Warning and Attack Assessment (ITW/AA) Lead Program Office (LPO) Single Integrated Space Picture (SISP) Modernization Project. This effort enhances capabilities, transitions legacy functionality from on-premises servers to a cloud environment, and identifies functionality no longer used or required by the Government. The engineer provides expert Government oversight of prime contractor software development, particularly in data fusion, cloud technology, and migration of legacy system functionality to a cloud-based environment. The role assesses contractor software architectures, DevSecOps practices, code quality, documentation, and data-format specifications; supports integration with systems engineers and program managers; and serves as the Government software subject-matter expert during technical discussions, risk assessments, and Configuration Control Boards. This is a full-time position at Peterson Space Force Base with hybrid flexibility, approximately one to two remote days per week, subject to Government discretion. Travel is 10% or as needed. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and hold a Top Secret-level clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI clearance.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must hold a Top Secret-level security clearance and be able to obtain and maintain TS/SCI clearance.
High school diploma, or qualifying related degree and experience combination: 15 years of directly related experience including 8 years of DoD experience; or a bachelor's degree in a related field and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline including 5 years of DoD experience; or a master's or doctorate degree in a related field and 10 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline including 3 years of DoD experience.
15 or more years of experience in software engineering, signal processing, real-time operating systems (RTOS), and embedded systems.
Strong understanding of DevSecOps, containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes, cloud implementation, and CI/CD pipelines.
Familiarity with Scenario Generation.

Nice To Haves

Top Secret/SCI clearance.
Bachelor's degree.
Twelve years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline, including five years of DoD experience.
IAT Level II baseline certification, such as CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, CSEC, Security+ CE, CND, or SSCP.

Responsibilities

Provide expert Government oversight of prime contractor software development, focusing on data fusion, cloud technology, and transfer of legacy functionality to a cloud-based environment.
Assess contractor-proposed software architectures and provide technical recommendations to ensure they are scalable, maintainable, and consistent with industry best practices.
Oversee contractor adherence to modern DevSecOps practices and assess software code quality.
Review contractor-generated software documentation and complex data-format specifications and recommend them for Government approval.
Collaborate with systems engineers and program managers to support integration and resolve complex interface and timing challenges.
Serve as the Government software subject-matter expert during technical discussions, risk assessments, and Configuration Control Boards.