Software Engineer- Senior

Cherokee Federal•Chantilly, VA

10d

About The Position

Contribute as an experienced Software Developer to a technology-focused program supporting a key government customer, delivering innovative engineering solutions across a range of enterprise systems. Design, develop, test, and deploy secure Windows applications, services, and web services using .NET (C#, WPF/XAML, C++), ASP.NET MVC Web API, HTML/CSS, Python, and PowerShell, ensuring integration with IIS and adherence to secure coding standards. Develop and automate scripts using PowerShell for system administration, problem-solving, and security-related tasks, such as monitoring and mitigating vulnerabilities in Windows environments. Manage cloud-based solutions on AWS and Azure, incorporating security best practices for deployment and access controls. Utilize tools like GitHub, Jira, Jenkins, and Confluence for version control, issue tracking, continuous integration/deployment (CI/CD), and documentation, while ensuring secure configurations. Working with customer-specific IT tools, including Secure Token Service (STS) and DataHound, to integrate secure authentication and data management into applications. Participate in Agile methodologies and ceremonies (e.g. sprints, stand-ups, retrospectives) to deliver features iteratively. Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including requirements gathering, design documents, technical writing, and A&A artifacts (e.g. security plans, test reports, and authorization packages). Support the design and implementation of modern application technologies, including containerized solutions with orchestrated workflows operating across on-premises environments and remote cloud services. Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with enterprise IT standards and best practices. Participate in the design, development, testing, and deployment of software components that integrate across systems and support a robust, mission-critical infrastructure. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI with full scope polygraph
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science (or a related field) is preferred, along with a minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience
Proficiency in TCP/IP transport design and engineering, network routing protocols, advanced virtual networking technologies
Experience performing upgrades and routine network operations and maintenance (O&M).
Experience identifying and implementing INFOSEC and COMSEC security requirements for the network.
Experience with complex configuration management techniques and requirements for managing network systems
Knowledge of network operating and maintenance concepts and methods used to troubleshoot network problems for LAN, WAN, VPN, SD-WAN and VoIP
Experience with Cisco IOS, including switching, routing, segment routing and other technologies
Experience with a variety of network technologies and solution architectures
Broad understanding of technical principles, theories, and concepts in the networking field.
Knowledge of state-of-the-art systems engineering principles and network design concepts
Virtualization experience (VDI & VMWare)
Cloud experience (AWS, Azure, etc.)
Knowledge of security best practices and implementing firewalls and perimeter security measures including VPN technologies
Experience with continuous integration, test automation and / or SecDevOps on iterative development projects
Experience with Agile Development methodologies
Familiarity with the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), including configuring and deploying to IIS.
Experience with requirements gathering, creation of design documentation, and technical writing
Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Nice To Haves

Cisco Certifications: CCNA or CCNP
Experience with infrastructure automation tools such as Docker, Vagrant, or similar technologies.
Proficiency in build automation tools like Maven and Jenkins.
Hands-on experience designing and developing APIs and web services using REST, SOAP, or equivalent protocols.
Knowledge of scripting languages, including Perl, Shell scripting, or similar.

Responsibilities

Contribute as an experienced Software Developer to a technology-focused program supporting a key government customer, delivering innovative engineering solutions across a range of enterprise systems.
Design, develop, test, and deploy secure Windows applications, services, and web services using .NET (C#, WPF/XAML, C++), ASP.NET MVC Web API, HTML/CSS, Python, and PowerShell, ensuring integration with IIS and adherence to secure coding standards.
Develop and automate scripts using PowerShell for system administration, problem-solving, and security-related tasks, such as monitoring and mitigating vulnerabilities in Windows environments.
Manage cloud-based solutions on AWS and Azure, incorporating security best practices for deployment and access controls.
Utilize tools like GitHub, Jira, Jenkins, and Confluence for version control, issue tracking, continuous integration/deployment (CI/CD), and documentation, while ensuring secure configurations.
Working with customer-specific IT tools, including Secure Token Service (STS) and DataHound, to integrate secure authentication and data management into applications.
Participate in Agile methodologies and ceremonies (e.g. sprints, stand-ups, retrospectives) to deliver features iteratively.
Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including requirements gathering, design documents, technical writing, and A&A artifacts (e.g. security plans, test reports, and authorization packages).
Support the design and implementation of modern application technologies, including containerized solutions with orchestrated workflows operating across on-premises environments and remote cloud services.
Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with enterprise IT standards and best practices.
Participate in the design, development, testing, and deployment of software components that integrate across systems and support a robust, mission-critical infrastructure.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned