Software Engineer

Software Engineer

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Continental US

A minimum 4-year STEM degree (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) required for this program.

What You'll Get to Do:

The Software Engineer will provide support to the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), specifically the Systems Security Engineering Branch (A36) of the Naval Computing & Cyber Engineering Systems Division (A30) of the Strategic & Computing Systems Department (A).

The candidate will provide software engineering/software development support and be responsible for requirements, design, implementation, integration, testing, and bringing to the fleet advanced cyber capabilities into the High Availability Virtualized Environment (HAVEN) platform.

Specific duties will include:

• Develop software features, software updates/fixes for HAVEN while using cybersecurity best practices.

• Interface with Technical Project Leads (TPLs) and the Program Office to define and prioritize new features and software updates/fixes.

• Author and/or contribute to the development of technical documentation and presentation materials.

• Communicating NSWCDD status, risks, and schedules with program office sponsors and also down flowing information to NSWCDD program team members and different organizations as appropriate.

You'll Bring These Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in an engineering, computer science, mathematics or physical sciences discipline required.

• Five (5) years general software engineering experience in the areas of computer program development, three (3) years of which shall be specific experience in combat systems software architecture design and development.

• Demonstrated experience includes conducting and coordinating individual projects; designing, developing, and maintaining complex, real time combat system computer programs; one or more software languages including at least Python; other languages such as Ada, C, C++, and Java are desirable; software integration planning and testing with combat systems; establishing and maintaining software development schedules and monitoring the technical progress of computer program module development toward these schedules; utilizing computer program development tracking tools that capture all new development requirements, tracks computer program defects, and accurately reflects current implementation status.

• Ability to communicate and work both independently and in a team environment.

• Effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing.

• Secret Security Clearance.

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

• Experience with secure automated system administration using tools such as shell scripting, Python, SELinux policies, and applying Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).

• Knowledge and experience with firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and other core network security systems.

• Knowledge and experience in agile software development practices to include the Kanban framework concerning the design, development, and testing of software systems.

• Virtualization experience with cloud providers, the Xen hypervisor, storage provisioning, and/or software defined networking.

• Knowledge and experience in distributed systems and communications among the distributed components.

What We Can Offer You:

• We've been named a Best Place to Work by the Washington Post.

• Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.

• We offer competitive benefits and learning and development opportunities.

• We are mission-oriented and ever vigilant in aligning our solutions with the nation's highest priorities.

• For over 60 years, the principles of CACI's unique, character-based culture have been the driving force behind our success.

Company Overview:

CACI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

Pay Range : There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here (~~~)

The proposed salary range for this position is

$72,200 - $147,900