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IT - Software
Scott AFB, IL (Off-Site/Hybrid)•Fort Meade, MD (Off-Site/Hybrid)
Job Title: Software Developer
Workplace Type: Hybrid work schedule, but the team works 75-80% remotely
Worksite Location: Scott AFB in IL or Ft. Meade, MD
Job Category: Software Developer, Senior Software Engineer, Software Engineer, Applications Developer
Top Skills - Must Haves:
• Java
• Python
• Development
• Software development
• JSON
• Version control (Git, Bitbucket)
• Linux
• REST API
• RESTful web services
• Security+
• Secret clearance
• Cisco NSO
Top Skills' Details:
• Java/Python
• Linux Software Development
• Software Development Protocols (YANG/NETCONF/RESTCONF)
• SDN Development (Cisco Crosswork NSO/Itential Automation Platform)
• Version Control (Git/Bitbucket)
• JSON/REST web services
• Sec+
• Secret Clearance
Secondary Skills - Nice to Haves:
• Additional relevant skills or certifications
Job Description: The Digital Modernization Sector has a career opportunity for a Software Developer specializing in Software-Defined Networking (SDN) to support the Global Solutions Management – Operations II (GSM-O II) contract at DISA. This contract includes the operations, sustainment, maintenance, repair, and defense of the Defense Information System Network (DISN) within the DoD Information Network (DoDIN) in support of the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA). It also includes support to other key tasks for DISA, including the transformation of DISA’s operational mission through innovation, and support to DISA’s mission partners. While this role is primarily remote, one must live within commuting distance to Scott AFB, IL or Ft. Meade, MD for on-site support.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Assist in the design, development, testing, deployment, troubleshooting, and incident/problem management for the SDN components.
• Design, develop, document, test, and deploy software written in Python and Java on the Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO) platform.
• Develop network orchestration and management workflows on the Itential Automation Platform.
• Integrate software with network devices, including Cisco ASR9K and Juniper MX series routers.
• Develop automated tests using Ansible, Selenium, JMeter, Junit, and/or other applicable tools.
• Develop automated CI/CD build/deployment pipelines using CloudBees/Jenkins, Artifactory, OpenShift/Kubernetes, Docker, Ansible, and Bitbucket.
• Work with an Agile team, attend daily scrums, and demonstrate working software while collaborating with a geographically distributed (remote) team.
• Troubleshoot and resolve installation, infrastructure, and system issues.
• Proactively and independently identify, report, monitor, and mitigate technical risks.
• Frequently communicate and collaborate with other team members to ensure successful completion of project objectives.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical discipline, plus 2-4 years of prior relevant experience, or a Master’s degree with less than 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• Must hold an active DoD Secret security clearance.
• Ability to obtain a security certification that meets DOD 8570 IAT level II or higher, such as Security+ CE or CISSP, within 14 days of start date.
• Backend Java and Python software development experience that includes JSON/REST web services development, as well as the parsing, generation, and validation of JSON.
• Experience with distributed version control software such as Git and Bitbucket.
• Experience developing software on a Linux platform.
• Strong communication skills that enable proactive and effective collaboration with a virtual team.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply principles, theories, and concepts of Software Engineering.
Key Responsibilities:
• Building and Improving Software: Write code in Python and Java that controls how different parts of the military’s communication systems connect and work together, and test this software to ensure it works correctly.
• Automating Tasks: Automate tasks such as configuring network devices using tools like Ansible and Jenkins to save time and reduce human error.
• Troubleshooting and Problem Solving: Identify and fix issues with the network or software, and help prevent problems from occurring.
• Working with Others: Collaborate with other teams, especially those managing physical network hardware, to ensure seamless integration of software and hardware.
• Security: Ensure the software meets strict security standards, protecting sensitive information and adhering to government security guidelines.
Tools and Technologies:
• Software Defined Networking (SDN): Use software to control and manage the network, making it easier to manage and more flexible.
• Cloud and Automation Tools: Use tools like Jenkins and Docker to automate building and deploying software quickly and efficiently.
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
• Full software lifecycle experience, including deployment to a production environment.
• Experience developing software in an Agile environment.
• Software analysis and design experience, including API integrations and developing extensions/plugins.
• Experience creating software design artifacts and documentation.
• SDN experience, particularly with Cisco NSO and Itential.
• Network configuration experience with Juniper or Cisco routers.
• Experience with SDN modeling languages and protocols such as YANG, NETCONF, and RESTCONF.
• Experience designing and building automated software testing pipelines.
• Experience with DevOps pipelines and tools.
• Web development experience with HTML, JavaScript, and UI frameworks.
• Experience with Atlassian tools.
• Experience working remotely with a geographically dispersed team.
• Experience developing and deploying software in a DoD environment.
• Currently possess an active DoD Secret or higher security clearance.
Clearance Level: Secret
· This position requires an active DoD Clearance (Secret, Top Secret, Top Secret/SCI) or the ability to be obtain an (Interim Secret, Interim Top Secret)
· Because an active or interim DoD clearance is required, U.S. Citizenship is required
For Contract Position
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type: Hybrid work schedule, but the team works 75-80% remotely
Worksite Location: Scott AFB in IL or Ft. Meade, MD
Job Category: Software Developer, Senior Software Engineer, Software Engineer, Applications Developer
Top Skills - Must Haves:
• Java
• Python
• Development
• Software development
• JSON
• Version control (Git, Bitbucket)
• Linux
• REST API
• RESTful web services
• Security+
• Secret clearance
• Cisco NSO
Top Skills' Details:
• Java/Python
• Linux Software Development
• Software Development Protocols (YANG/NETCONF/RESTCONF)
• SDN Development (Cisco Crosswork NSO/Itential Automation Platform)
• Version Control (Git/Bitbucket)
• JSON/REST web services
• Sec+
• Secret Clearance
Secondary Skills - Nice to Haves:
• Additional relevant skills or certifications
Job Description: The Digital Modernization Sector has a career opportunity for a Software Developer specializing in Software-Defined Networking (SDN) to support the Global Solutions Management – Operations II (GSM-O II) contract at DISA. This contract includes the operations, sustainment, maintenance, repair, and defense of the Defense Information System Network (DISN) within the DoD Information Network (DoDIN) in support of the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA). It also includes support to other key tasks for DISA, including the transformation of DISA’s operational mission through innovation, and support to DISA’s mission partners. While this role is primarily remote, one must live within commuting distance to Scott AFB, IL or Ft. Meade, MD for on-site support.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Assist in the design, development, testing, deployment, troubleshooting, and incident/problem management for the SDN components.
• Design, develop, document, test, and deploy software written in Python and Java on the Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO) platform.
• Develop network orchestration and management workflows on the Itential Automation Platform.
• Integrate software with network devices, including Cisco ASR9K and Juniper MX series routers.
• Develop automated tests using Ansible, Selenium, JMeter, Junit, and/or other applicable tools.
• Develop automated CI/CD build/deployment pipelines using CloudBees/Jenkins, Artifactory, OpenShift/Kubernetes, Docker, Ansible, and Bitbucket.
• Work with an Agile team, attend daily scrums, and demonstrate working software while collaborating with a geographically distributed (remote) team.
• Troubleshoot and resolve installation, infrastructure, and system issues.
• Proactively and independently identify, report, monitor, and mitigate technical risks.
• Frequently communicate and collaborate with other team members to ensure successful completion of project objectives.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical discipline, plus 2-4 years of prior relevant experience, or a Master’s degree with less than 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• Must hold an active DoD Secret security clearance.
• Ability to obtain a security certification that meets DOD 8570 IAT level II or higher, such as Security+ CE or CISSP, within 14 days of start date.
• Backend Java and Python software development experience that includes JSON/REST web services development, as well as the parsing, generation, and validation of JSON.
• Experience with distributed version control software such as Git and Bitbucket.
• Experience developing software on a Linux platform.
• Strong communication skills that enable proactive and effective collaboration with a virtual team.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply principles, theories, and concepts of Software Engineering.
Key Responsibilities:
• Building and Improving Software: Write code in Python and Java that controls how different parts of the military’s communication systems connect and work together, and test this software to ensure it works correctly.
• Automating Tasks: Automate tasks such as configuring network devices using tools like Ansible and Jenkins to save time and reduce human error.
• Troubleshooting and Problem Solving: Identify and fix issues with the network or software, and help prevent problems from occurring.
• Working with Others: Collaborate with other teams, especially those managing physical network hardware, to ensure seamless integration of software and hardware.
• Security: Ensure the software meets strict security standards, protecting sensitive information and adhering to government security guidelines.
Tools and Technologies:
• Software Defined Networking (SDN): Use software to control and manage the network, making it easier to manage and more flexible.
• Cloud and Automation Tools: Use tools like Jenkins and Docker to automate building and deploying software quickly and efficiently.
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
• Full software lifecycle experience, including deployment to a production environment.
• Experience developing software in an Agile environment.
• Software analysis and design experience, including API integrations and developing extensions/plugins.
• Experience creating software design artifacts and documentation.
• SDN experience, particularly with Cisco NSO and Itential.
• Network configuration experience with Juniper or Cisco routers.
• Experience with SDN modeling languages and protocols such as YANG, NETCONF, and RESTCONF.
• Experience designing and building automated software testing pipelines.
• Experience with DevOps pipelines and tools.
• Web development experience with HTML, JavaScript, and UI frameworks.
• Experience with Atlassian tools.
• Experience working remotely with a geographically dispersed team.
• Experience developing and deploying software in a DoD environment.
• Currently possess an active DoD Secret or higher security clearance.
Clearance Level: Secret
· This position requires an active DoD Clearance (Secret, Top Secret, Top Secret/SCI) or the ability to be obtain an (Interim Secret, Interim Top Secret)
· Because an active or interim DoD clearance is required, U.S. Citizenship is required
For Contract Position
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
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