Software Developer/Engineer
At a glance
Mid-level Software Engineering role at Paragon Cyber Solutions. Colorado Springs · full-time · $145,000–$170,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Review current CDS setups and recommend upgrades or development of a replacement system
- Improve software quality by finding recurring issues, creating procedures, and reviewing code changes
- Build and maintain applications, coordinate technical designs with colleagues, and assess useful new technologies
- Validate and accredit software for training and testing devices, then troubleshoot CDS issues and document fixes
- Visit CDS sites for installations, updates, and training, and help vendors test new builds against RTB requirements
What you bring
- At least five years of software development experience and a bachelor’s degree in an IT-related field
- Strong knowledge of SELinux and the listed programming languages, shell tools, and regular expressions
- An active Top Secret clearance, eligibility to obtain TS/SCI, and a required DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification
- Ability to reverse engineer software and troubleshoot problems by making appropriate code changes
Who this fits
This onsite Colorado Springs role suits a mid-level developer comfortable supporting secure systems and working independently on software validation. You need an active Top Secret clearance, must be able to obtain TS/SCI, and should expect about four to six weeks of annual travel. Occasional work outside regular hours or on weekends may be needed for project or mission support.
From the employer
Paragon Cyber Solutions has an immediate opening for those ready for an exciting and dynamic career as a Software Developer/Engineer to join other smart, talented, and dedicated engineers that pride themselves in analyzing the most difficult challenges. As the Sr Software Developer/Engineer, you will perform analysis and make recommendations for implementing updates/upgrades to the current CDSs and/or development of a new CDS. SEWS currently operates within three geographic CCMD's areas of responsibility (U.S. European Command (USEUCOM), U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM), and U.S. India Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) in support of the Department of State (DOS), U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) and US Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) missions.
Clearance: Top Secret Security Clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI.
Travel Required: Yes (Ability to travel approximately 4-6 weeks a year)
Requirements
Essential Functions
- Improves software quality by identifying issues and common patterns, and developing standard operating procedures.
- Enhances applications by identifying opportunities for improvement, making recommendations and designing and implementing software systems.
- Maintains and improves existing codebases and peer review code changes.
- Liaises with colleagues to implement technical designs.
- Investigates and uses new technologies where relevant.
- Determines and analyzes requirements for software supporting training/testing devices.
- Conducts independent software validation, verification, and accreditation.Provide support for CDS-related issues, ensuring the issue is resolved quickly and corrective actions are well documented.
- Travel to CDS sites to perform updates/installations, provide CDS-related training as requested.
- Work with the CDS vendor when a new build is being developed, providing guidance and assisting with the testing.
- Maintain awareness of Raise the Bar (RTB) requirements and ensure the CDSs are in compliance with updates.
Required Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in an IT-related field, Master’s preferred.
- 5+ years of software development experience.
- In-depth knowledge of SELinux, Python, Perl, C++, Java, bash, regular expressions.
- Ability to perform reverse engineering to analyze items identified above.
- Ability to learn new programming concepts.
- Ability to troubleshoot issues and make appropriate modifications.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
- Must have an active Top Secret Security Clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI.
- DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+, CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CND, SSCP) required to start, CISSP preferred.
- The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements
- Ability to travel approximately 4-6 weeks a year.
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision).
- Retirement Plan (401K w/ employer matching).
- Paid Time Off & 11 Paid Public Holidays.
- Short and Long-Term Disability.
- Healthy Work-Life Balance.
- Training & Development.
Why Work For Paragon Cyber Solutions?
You want to make a difference. You want to be recognized by name versus being a number. You want to work with a company where you can grow and work in different areas to increase your knowledge/experience.
A Model of Excellence
That’s our motto in all we do and what we seek in our team members.
Are you a hardworking professional seeking a new opportunity that fosters growth? Look no further!
We are an award-winning minority, woman, veteran-owned, 8(a), EDWOSB, SDVOSB, Tampa, FL-based small business. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality solutions that help our clients protect the integrity of their business operations.
Salary 145K-170K.
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