Software Network Engineer

Ignite Digital•Charleston, SC

1d•$120,000•Onsite

About The Position

Ignite Digital enables national security agencies to accelerate decisions, elevate operational outcomes and achieve the outsized performance only an inside partner can deliver. We combine mission experience, domain knowledge and technology expertise with the things partners can only know by being there every day. When agencies need a combination of tech and touch, Ignite Digital creates outcome-driving partnerships and stands with agencies to accomplish mission objectives. Ignite Digital accelerates capability to the speed of every mission, deploying intelligent solutions and AI integration for faster, better transformation. Ignite delivers partnership beyond presentations to inspire the confidence to lead in a digital-forward world. Ignite Digital. The Edge from Within. We are seeking a Software Engineer to support the development, integration, deployment, and sustainment of critical software systems supporting Department of Defense (DoD) customers. The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer who is equally comfortable developing software, deploying solutions, troubleshooting distributed systems, and supporting fielded platforms. You will not just write code, this role is responsible for network configuration for VLAN configuration on edge-node devices, ensuring the software developed integrates into the hardware components, and assisting with the Interim Authority To Operate accreditation process for the system to backhaul data to an approved DoN Network. You should be comfortable validating communication protocols, developing containerized applications, and understand basic security principals such as authenticated transport, and signed data.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
7+ years of software engineering or systems integration experience
Experience with Linux, Bash, Git, Go, Python, and container technologies.
Comfortable daily driver on Linux (Debian/Ubuntu-class systems on Pi and sim VMs)
Working knowledge of networking fundamentals including wired ethernet, TCP/IP, VLANs, DNS, and routing
Experience configuring and troubleshooting Ethernet-based networks, including IP addressing, subnetting, routing, and DNS
Experience supporting software deployed on Linux-based embedded or edge-computing platforms
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance

Nice To Haves

Active Secret clearance
Experience supporting DoD, Navy, Marine Corps, or Intelligence Community programs
Experience with ARM-based platforms, embedded Linux, and edge computing environments
Experience integrating software with sensors, radios, autonomous systems, unmanned systems, or edge-computing devices
Familiarity with RMF, Zero Trust, and secure software development practices

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and maintain mission software applications and services
Develop automation scripts and deployment tooling using Go, Bash, and Python
Support Linux systems, systemd services, and secure remote administration using SSH
Build and deploy containerized applications using Podman and Quadlets
Configure and troubleshoot Ethernet networking, VLANs, TLS, and system communications, including tagged and untagged traffic, trunk ports, and network segmentation concepts
Execute provisioning, bootstrap, and deployment procedures for operational systems
Support hardware integration including serial, USB, I2C, and SPI interfaces
Interface software systems with embedded and peripheral hardware components
Utilize serial console connections for diagnostics and troubleshooting
Support software integration with hardware interfaces including USB, I2C, SPI, and Ethernet-connected devices
Assist in identifying and isolating software, hardware, power, and network-related issues
Ensure software services remain resilient to hardware attachment and detachment events
Support Authority to Operate (ATO), RMF, and cybersecurity compliance activities as required