Senior Cloud Software Engineer

Senior Cloud Software Engineer

Information processing systems are the lifeblood of national security efforts facilitating an understanding of the global situation strategic planning and tactical execution. The reliability accessibility and sophistication of these systems can determine the outcomes of conflicts before they begin. STRs Systems Development Division (SDD) focuses on developing actionable advanced technology solutions to provide asymmetric advantages within the information domain. SDD considers the entire lifecycle of the solution from conceptualization and architecting through development to deployment while leveraging novel technologies to deliver first-of-a-kind systems. Current efforts include programs for airborne and space RF as well as advanced testing enabled by multi-function multi-modal capabilities.

As a you will work with the software team on implementation of Continuous Integration/ Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for software integrating complex embedded RF systems signal processing and radar with a primary focus on Air-to-Air applications.

What you will do:

• Perform DevSecOps pipeline implementation including development deployment maintenance optimization and operation of all phases of the DevSecOps process and tool chain
• Support DevSecOps pipelines in unclassified and classified environments using a variety of code quality tools
• Configure and maintain multiple development and DevOps environments at different classification levels focusing on developer productivity application performance security monitoring and alerting
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure team infrastructure toolsets are configured maintained and reliable in compliance with program requirements and Department of Defense standards
• Coach team members on DevSecOps best practices while continuously helping to improve and automate processes
• Identify areas for improvement and implement enhancements
• Document the pipeline architecture tools and user processes to modify and update pipelines
• Evangelize DevOps and DevSecOps and support the software team on tooling environments debugging and testing.

Who You Are:

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Ability to obtain a Top-Secret Security Clearance
• BS in Computer Science Information Technology or related technical field
• Demonstrated experience working with DevSecOps pipelines preferably on a DoD development effort
• Experience with cloud service providers such as AWS or Azure in an IL4/IL5/IL6 environment
• Proficiency with build continuous integration and continuous deployment tools such as Bazel CMake GCC GitLab Jenkins GTest GCov clang-tools and more
• Comfortable in Linux and Windows environments
• Experience with containerization technologies such as docker WSL podman and container orchestration tools like Kubernetes Swarm and Rancher
• Familiarity with security scanning tools such as SonarQube Coverity Syft Grype Artifactory Xray with advanced Security Semgrep and Anchore and best practices for secure design coding and analysis

• Familiarity with IT configuration and deployment management tools like Ansible Chef or Terraform
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g. Grafana ELK Stack or Splunk)

• General understanding of networking concepts and security protocols and ability to configure and manage network security measures for development environments and tooling
• Strong scripting skills to write maintain and document automation and integrate tooling
• Knowledge of automation frameworks and tools to streamline repetitive tasks and manage complex workflows
• Familiarity with Atlassian Confluence and Jira and MS Office 365

Even Better:

• Active Security Clearance
• Advanced Degree in Computer Science Information Technology or related technical field
• Domain expertise in one or more of the following areas: Electronic Warfare Antenna Apertures Sensor Resource Management Large-Scale Platform Test Systems Cyber Physical Systems Open System Architectures (UCI OMS COARPS)
• Demonstrated expertise in C C/Cuda Python Java
• Experience utilizing the following:
• Object-Oriented Programming principles
• Agile software lifecycle methodologies and tools
• Test-driven development methodologies

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $138000 - $185000

The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors such as but not limited to the candidates experience education training key skills/critical skills security clearances and prevailing market and business conditions.

STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston MA Arlington VA near Dayton OH Melbourne FL Carlsbad CA Atlanta GA and Denver CO. We specialize in advanced research and development for defense intelligence and national security in: cyber; next generation sensors radar sonar communications and electronic warfare; and artificial intelligence algorithms and analytics to make sense of the complexity that is exploding around us.

STRis committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members. Our work is challenging and we go home at night knowing that we pushed the envelope of technology and made the world safer.

STR is not just any company. Our people culture and attitude along with their unique set of skills experiences and perspectives put us on a trajectory to change the world. We cant do it alone though - we need fellow trailblazers. If you are one join our team and help to keep our society safe! Visit us more info.

STRis an equal opportunity employer. We are fully dedicated to hiring the most qualified candidate regardless of race color religion sex (including gender identity sexual orientation and pregnancy) marital status national origin age veteran status disability genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

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Pursuant to applicable federal law and regulations positions at STR require employees to obtain national security clearances and satisfy the requirements for compliance with export control and other applicable laws.