Software Developer (Springfield, VA)

Life Cycle Engineering•Springfield, VA

21h

About The Position

The Software Developer provides software development support to Life Cycle Engineering’s National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) customer. The role develops, creates, maintains, and modifies computer applications, software, and specialized utility programs, including the SWAP tool. It includes establishing and maintaining the development environment; database and web application design, development, and maintenance; and administration of the web and portal development environment. The developer delivers and sustains tool features identified during program increment-planning events and supports software assurance through automated security testing, pipeline integration, evaluation of commercial products, and development of policies and guidance. The position analyzes user needs and software requirements, assesses design feasibility within time and cost constraints, and applies coding, testing, documentation, and code-review standards. It incorporates security throughout requirements, development, operation, and end-of-life stages; identifies and mitigates software vulnerabilities; and consults with engineering staff on hardware-software interfaces. The role requires U.S. citizenship and an active U.S. DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance. The posting describes regular physical activity, including walking, climbing, bending, stooping, reaching, lifting, standing, occasional prolonged sitting, and maneuvering in confined spaces.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline.
U.S. citizenship.
Active U.S. DoD Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
IAT Level 2-compliant certification, such as Security+, for intermediate-level candidates, or IAM Level 2 certification, such as CISSP, for senior-level candidates.
Skill in conducting vulnerability scans and recognizing vulnerabilities in security systems.
Skill in creating and using mathematical or statistical models.
Skill in creating programs that validate and process multiple inputs, including command-line arguments, environmental variables, and input streams.
Skill in designing countermeasures to identify security risks.
Skill in developing and applying security system access controls.
Skill in discerning information-system and network protection needs, including security controls.
Skill in writing code in a currently supported programming language, such as Java or C++.
Skill in using code-analysis tools.
Ability to apply cybersecurity and privacy principles to organizational requirements, including confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, and non-repudiation.
Ability to tailor code analysis to application-specific concerns.
Ability to develop secure software using secure software deployment methodologies, tools, and practices.
Ability to speak, read, hear, and write, with or without assistance.
Ability to use phone and computer systems, copier, fax, and other office equipment.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain the development environment supporting SWAP tool development and maintenance.
Design databases for SWAP development and maintenance.
Design, develop, and maintain SWAP web applications.
Administer the web and portal development environment and request approval for software downloads, installation, and configuration on development-team workstations.
Deliver and sustain SWAP tool features identified during program increment-planning events.
Deploy automated application security testing tools and help users use application security features effectively.
Integrate software assurance tools into automated testing and pipeline methodologies.
Evaluate commercial products for potential use and integration into agency software assurance.
Assist in developing software assurance policies and guidance.
Support automated evaluation tools related to software assurance.
Analyze information to recommend and plan new applications or modifications to existing applications.
Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine design feasibility within time and cost constraints.
Apply coding and testing standards, security testing tools such as fuzzing and static-analysis code scanning, and code reviews.
Document secure code.
Capture security controls during the requirements phase and integrate security into the development process while minimizing disruption to plans and schedules.
Consult with engineering staff to evaluate hardware-software interfaces.
Correct errors by making appropriate changes and rechecking programs to verify results.
Identify security implications and apply security methodologies in centralized and decentralized enterprise environments.
Identify security issues in steady-state software operation and management, including measures needed when a product reaches end of life.
Program securely and identify code flaws to mitigate vulnerabilities.

Benefits

Company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and company-matched 401(k).
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Free life and disability insurance, with supplemental coverage options.
Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Plan, and Lifestyle Spending Account.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Paid vacation, holiday, and sick leave.
Flexible schedules, casual work environment, and relaxed dress code.
Continuing education and professional development programs at all levels.
Free access to an online training library, including certification preparation.
Bonus program, employee referral program, and monetary recognition opportunities.