Software Engineer, DevOps

Position Summary

Software Engineer (Level 2 – Expert) with TS/SCI clearance and polygraph, located in Herndon, VA. Salary up to $240,000 per year, core hours 9 am–4 pm.

• Design and develop tools for Linux, MS Windows, or other relevant OS platforms.
• Design and develop tools that integrate with commercial applications.
• Develop unit and functional test plans.
• Provide operations and maintenance of operational systems.
• Modify existing software to correct errors, adapt to new hardware, or improve performance.
• Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost restraints.
• Consult with customers about software system design and maintenance.
• Coordinate software system installation and monitor equipment functioning to ensure specifications are met.
• Develop and direct software system testing, validation procedures, programming, and documentation.
• Confer with systems analysts, engineers, programmers, and others to obtain information on project limitations, capabilities, performance requirements, and interfaces.
• Correct errors by making appropriate changes and rechecking the program to ensure desired results are produced.
• Conduct trial runs of program and software applications to verify correct output and instructions.
• Compile and write documentation of program development and revisions, inserting comments in code so others can understand the program.
• Write, update, and maintain computer programs or software packages for specific jobs (e.g., tracking inventory, storing or receiving data, controlling equipment).
• Consult with managerial, engineering, and technical personnel to clarify program intent, identify problems, and suggest changes.
• Perform or direct revision, repair, or expansion of existing programs to increase operating efficiency or adapt to new requirements.
• Write or contribute to instructions or manuals.
• Assign, coordinate, and review work and activities of programming personnel.
• Collaborate with internal teams to identify technical requirements and implement solutions that meet business needs.
• Provide technical support and guidance to end‑users, resolving issues in a timely manner.
• Implement best practices for automation, backup, disaster recovery, and system redundancy.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in cloud computing and IT systems administration.

• Developmental (0–2 years’ experience)
• Full Performance (3–5 years’ experience)
• Senior (6–10 years’ experience)
• Expert (11–15 years’ experience)
• SME (16+ years’ experience)

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with a minimum of 11 years of relevant experience.
• Hands‑on programming and scripting experience in Python with 5–7 years of experience, including at least 2 years on network automation.
• Self‑starter who can lead complex automation projects and guide junior developers.
• Experience operating in a CI/CD/Dev Ops/Agile fast‑paced environment.
• Experience with network automation tools Ansible and Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO).
• Experience with IP Address Management tools such as Net Box.
• Experience developing automated testing scripts with integration to a CI/CD pipeline with Python PyATS or similar testing framework and Jenkins.
• Experience developing data models and understanding of Yang.
• Exposure to Cisco IOS, IOS XR, NX‑OS, and Junos operating systems.

• IT project management experience.
• Familiarity with Scrum, Lean, Agile, and Dev Ops.
• Familiarity with network concepts (VLAN, interfaces, virtual chassis).
• Familiarity with configuring Docker/podman containers on Linux.
• Familiarity with AWS (EC2 and RDS).
• Familiarity with Python to make REST API or PostgreSQL DB calls.
• Familiarity with Net Box and/or Forward Networks.

• Compensation: Outstanding salaries.
• Retirement: Full Vanguard 401(k) plan – 100% employer match up to 6% of salary, with options to max out savings.
• Insurance: Medical (UHC), Dental (UC Flex), Vision (VSP), short‑term and long‑term disability, and life insurance ($200,000).
• Employee Referral Bonus: $3,000 per year for each referred employee who remains with the company.
• Paid Time Off: Seven weeks of leave per year, including ten federal holidays.

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Corp is an EEO and e‑Verify employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or national origin.