Rust Developer Security Clearance

Position: Rust Developer with Security Clearance
Description We are seeking a skilled Rust Developer to design, develop, secure, and optimize high - performance software solutions running on Red Hat - based environments. The ideal candidate is deeply proficient in Rust and capable of delivering robust, secure, scalable applications in support of mission - critical Army programs in Huntsville, AL.

Key Responsibilities:

* Develop secure, high - performance Rust applications and system components for Red Hat platforms.
* Collaborate with cross - functional teams to define requirements, architecture, and technical direction.
* Implement efficient data handling, concurrency, and memory - safe algorithms aligned with Rust best practices.
* Integrate applications with CI/CD pipelines; automate builds and deployments using Red Hat tool chains.
* Conduct unit testing, code reviews, static analysis, and security hardening following DoD/Army cybersecurity standards.
* Troubleshoot system-level issues in RHEL environments, including networking and services.
* Produce technical documentation, design artifacts, and release notes. Qualifications

Education Requirements:

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent experience) and nine (9) years' experience;
Additional six (6) years' experience can be considered in lieu of degree (per contract vehicle).
Clearance Requirements
* Must possess an active Secret clearance; US Citizenship required.

Required Qualifications:

* Professional experience developing in Rust (systems programming, backend services, or embedded).
* Strong understanding of Linux internals, with emphasis on Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
* Experience with Git, Dev Sec Ops  pipelines, and automated testing frameworks.
* Knowledge of software security principles, including memory safety, secure coding practices, and STIG compliance.

* Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
* Effective communicator with ability to operate in agile, cross-functional teams.
* Ability to document complex systems in a clear and maintainable way.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Familiarity with ARM or embedded development for aviation or ground systems.
* Experience with FIPS/FedRAMP environments or DoD cybersecurity frameworks.
* Understanding of distributed systems, networking protocols, or real-time/near - real - time architectures.