Software Developer - TS/SCI with CI Polygraph

Modern Government Solutions•Sterling, VA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Modern Government Solutions (MGS) is seeking a Software Developer to design and implement secure, scalable software solutions within cloud and hybrid environments supporting national security missions. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience developing in AWS, building and automating CI/CD pipelines, and deploying containerized applications using modern DevSecOps practices.

Requirements

Must possess an active Department of Defense (DoD) TS/SCI with CI Polygraph security clearance.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science , Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical field (or equivalent experience).
5+ years of hands-on experience developing software or automation scripts in AWS cloud environments.
Active AWS certification (Developer, Solutions Architect, SysOps Administrator, or equivalent).
Proficiency in one or more programming or scripting languages: Python, Groovy, Bash, or Java.
Direct hands-on e xperience implementing containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, Podman ).
Experience instrumenting IT systems for performance measurement, monitoring, and optimization.
Experience supporting endpoint management and automation at enterprise scale.
Strong background in both Linux and Windows operating systems.
Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) or Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) architectures and operations.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing and automating CI/CD pipelines within cross-domain architectures, using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or AWS CodePipeline .
Experience developing or deploying software in cross-domain or air-gapped architectures.
Experience with infrastructure automation tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
Knowledge of , and experience with, secure DevOps ( DevSecOps ) methodologies and tools.
Experience supporting I ntelligence C ommunity (IC) programs.
Familiarity with microservices architectures, REST APIs, and distributed systems.
Strong understanding of software testing, version control (Git), and Agile development practices.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and deploy secure software solutions within large-scale cloud and hybrid infrastructure environments.
Build, automate, and optimize CI/CD pipelines to support continuous integration, testing, and delivery across mission systems.
Develop applications and scripts using languages such as Python, Groovy, Bash, and Java , documenting code and maintaining in industry standard repositories (GitLab, GitHub, etc ).
Integrate and manage containerized architectures using technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
Collaborate with DevOps teams to automate provisioning, configuration, and system management within AWS.
Instrument and monitor IT systems for performance measurement and operational visibility.
Support system integration, troubleshooting, and performance tuning across Linux and Windows environments.
Implement and maintain endpoint management and deployment automation solutions.
Participate in technical reviews, Program Increment planning, sprint planning, and Agile ceremonies to ensure high-quality software delivery.
Maintain secure coding practices and ensure compliance with program and federal security standards.