Principal Software Engineer

JANUS Research Group is seeking a Principal Software Engineer in support of HQ USAF Sponsored or Supported Wargaming. The Principal Software Engineer will conduct activities to plan, execute, manage, and analyze throughout all phases of HQ USAF wargames including concept development, objective analysis, assessment planning, game design, event planning, management and execution, and post-game analysis. Primary locations are Joint Base Andrews, MD, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling and The Pentagon.

***Position is Subject to Contract Award***

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Oversees and manages development of software and database applications to support wargame design, execution, and analysis.
• Provides systems engineering expertise to meet wargame-related IT requirements.
• Advises and supervises IT engineers, software developers, and associates and coordinates with Data Analysts.
• Advises and recommends solutions to AF Wargaming leadership.
• Manages design, development, and implementation of IT solutions.
• Advises and manages research & development to continuously improve wargame infrastructure (software, hardware).
• Manages LAN development, deployment, and maintenance for wargame execution.
• Oversees and directs ISSM and ISSO functions.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• TS/SCI active security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of fifteen (15) years of related software development experience and developing technical tools.
• Experience and working knowledge of:
  • Object-oriented programming languages, such as C# or Java
  • Web servers
  • JavaScript, JavaScript-based libraries such as jQuery, and other front-end frameworks for web development
  • Full-stack Web Application frameworks
  • Object-relation mapping frameworks such as Entity Framework of Hibernate
  • Database servers such as Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, or MySQL
  • Integrated Development Environments such as Microsoft Visual Studio or Eclipse
  • Code versioning systems
  • Error logging modules and handlers
  • Microsoft SharePoint development tools
  • Instant messaging services
  • Multimedia production and editing tools
  • Microsoft IT management tools such as Active Directory, Group Policy, HyperV, backup and restore tools, DNS, and KMS
  • Analysis and geospatial tools such as ESRI Server

• Have extensive experience in Information Systems Security (ISS) as an Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) or Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO).
• Excellent communication skills in terms of writing and presenting briefings.

Desired Qualifications:

• Military wargame experience.

Benefits: 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Medical and Dental Plans, Life and Disability insurance, Education Assistance (and more).

JANUS strives to provide opportunities for career growth through training and development. We also offer an attractive comprehensive benefit package to include health and welfare plans and financial products. As part of a total rewards program, employees can benefit from our referral bonus program, and other various employee awards. JANUS Research Group takes pride in our benefit package and rewards program which has earned us the certification of a Great Place to Work ™

JANUS Research Group provides reasonable accommodation so that qualified applicants with a disability may participate in the selection process. Please advise us of any accommodations you request to express interest in a position by e-mailing: Alisha Pollard, Director of Human Resources at alisha.pollard@janusresearch.com or calling (706) 364-9100. Please state your request for assistance in your message. Only reasonable accommodation requests related to applying for a specific position within JANUS Research Group will be reviewed at the e-mail address and phone number supplied. Thank you for considering a career with JANUS Research Group.

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