AQ Operational Systems Engineer

Position:AQ Operational Systems Engineer

Location: Chantilly, VA

Job :AQ-131x

# of Openings:1

PLEASE NOTE:

This position requires an ACTIVE Top Secret/SCI Clearance. To be considered for this position, you MUST have an ACTIVE Clearance Level of Top Secret/SCI

Position Code:06-SE0326-2

• Independently apply advanced knowledge of software development, testing and evaluation, cyber security and mission requirements to develop and maintain mission critical programs
• Develop scripts to prepare, process, package and deliver data from the request stage to the post-operational phase for a high-impact operation
• Use advanced technical skills to design, develop, enhance, and maintain new and existing mission-focused software capabilities that directly support operations

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical discipline (i.e., Computer Science, Computer Engineering), with a minimum of 7+ years’ experience in a relevant technical field to the position.
• Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance, with polygraph.
• Experience in full life cycle software development and testing
• Professional experience and demonstrated ability with at least one systems-level programming language, such as:
  GoLang, C++, C
• Comprehensive skill in one or more scripting languages, such as:
  Python, Perl, Bash
• Proven track record of delivering working software solutions to meet a mission need
• Experience in debugging, software build pipelines, and code review
• Experience developing for Linux servers and using the Linux command-line environment
• Experience with configuring Linux servers/VMs and utilities to match real-world scenarios
• Experience with standard Web technologies such as: HTTP(1/2), JSON, Apache/Nginx/etc. reverse proxies
• Familiarity with SQL queries and database engines such as MySQL or PostgreSQL
• Understanding of network topology and standard internet communications protocols
• Ability to research and develop solutions from high-level objectives and requirements
• Detail oriented, organized, able to multitask, and adaptable to shifting requirements
• Works well independently and must be a team player with strong communication skills; be able to work in a high-impact, busy office; and work well in an open, collaborative environment

• Experience with current GoLang development practices
• Understanding of Linux Kernel internals
• Cybersecurity experience such as authentication design, secure coding best practices, and understanding of web attacks such as SQL Injection, XSS, CSRF, etc.
• Familiarity with containerization environments such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Previous experience and/or familiarity with client infrastructure and processes