Tech Debt​/Refresh Engineer

Concept Plus is a mission‑focused technology solutions provider that transforms IT concepts into impactful solutions for federal agencies. We are seeking a Tech Debt / Refresh Engineer to support client IT systems development and operations, ensuring systems are modernized, secure, and maintainable across classified and unclassified environments.

• Identify, assess, and prioritize technical debt across applications, infrastructure, and Dev Sec Ops  pipelines.
• Identify and refactor legacy applications, including containerizing applications and migrating to Kubernetes‑based environments.
• Develop and execute technology refresh strategies, including upgrades, patching, refactoring, and platform modernization.
• Support CI/CD pipeline optimization, ensuring legacy components are modernized and integrated into automated delivery workflows.
• Refactor and improve legacy codebases (e.g., Java applications) to enhance maintainability, performance, and security.
• Upgrade and maintain cloud and hybrid infrastructure, including Cloud One and DISA‑hosted environments.
• Implement and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) to standardize and modernize system deployments.
• Address security vulnerabilities and compliance gaps, including STIG updates, patching, and remediation of scan findings.
• Collaborate with development, Dev Sec Ops , cybersecurity, and cloud engineering teams to ensure debt remediation aligns with delivery priorities.
• Integrate technical debt items into Agile backlogs, ensuring visibility, prioritization, and execution alongside new capability development.
• Support performance tuning, system reliability improvements, and scalability enhancements.
• Maintain documentation for system changes, upgrades, and modernization efforts.

• Secret – Fully Cleared Only, must confirm clearance is active.
• DoD 8140 intermediate certification or DoD 8570 IAM Level II certifications or higher.
• U.S. Citizens Only.
• 5-7 years of experience in software engineering, Dev Ops, or system modernization roles.
• Bachelor's degree in IT, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field; master's degree preferred.
• Familiarity with DoD/Air Force cybersecurity mandates (RMF, STIGs).
• Experience working in Dev Sec Ops  / CI/CD environments (Jenkins, Git Lab CI/CD, Azure Dev Ops, etc.).
• Strong experience with Java‑based systems and legacy modernization.
• Experience supporting cloud environments (AWS, Azure Government, or Cloud One).
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) (Terraform, Ansible, Cloud Formation).
• Knowledge of DoD cybersecurity standards (RMF, STIGs, vulnerability management).

• Experience working with Agile development teams of 20+ FTEs and familiarity with Agile methodologies.
• Familiarity with Oracle systems and data integration modernization.
• Experience with automated testing and code quality tools (Sonar Qube, Fortify, etc.).
• Knowledge of Platform One / DoD software factory ecosystem.
• Experience managing technical debt backlogs and modernization roadmaps.

Equal Opportunity Employer
. Concept Plus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As such, we will give your application full consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.