Sr Principal Engineer Software SA (26-081)

Responsible for in-depth analysis and technical support of systems software products, including complex problem resolution, design, development, testing, operational integration, and user support Maintains currency, debugs, and configures related software products Works from specifications to develop or modify operating system applications Assists with design, coding, benchmark testing, debugging, and documentation of programs Interfaces with other system support groups to resolve problems, set standards, and improve the overall efficiency of the operating system Designs, codes, tests, and implements tools for operations automation Works on most phases of software systems programming applications and may require minor instruction and guidance in other phases Leadership roles on small, software-focused teams may be required Must possess strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced team setting Please list your current security clearance and IAT or relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable. A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university, along with 8 years of experience; or a Master's degree in a related field with 6 years of relevant work experience; or 12 years of relevant work experience may be considered as an alternative to a degree Applicants must have a current, active in-scope DoD-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start Applicants must have a current, active DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (such as Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, CySA+, CND, etc.) at the time of application, which is required to start. The candidate is responsible for maintaining their DoD 8140 certification throughout the entire contract period Software engineering and software development with strong Java/J2EE experience Will have experience and knowledge of software practices, including coding standards, automated testing, automated build pipelines, and configuration management Experience developing enterprise applications on Linux (Windows experience is also desired) Extensive experience with Java foundation classes and toolkits Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to review performance and operational issues, identify the root cause, and recommend, design, and implement a solution Use of common software development and management tools such as Maven, Git/GitHub, Nexus, Eclipse, Jenkins Experience with Agile development methodologies Experience working with binary data/ file formats, networking data, etc Understanding of standard systems engineering design artifacts, such as Use Cases and SysML diagrams Command and control system application development Experience with software integration and formal testing Knowledge and experience implementing cybersecurity/RMF requirements Ability to present advanced concepts to non-software engineers, including senior program and military leaders Small-team leadership experience (Agile team leadership strongly desired); mentoring and guiding junior engineers * Designing and building graphical user interfaces * Flexibility and willingness to take on unanticipated tasks * Knowledge of server-side/database development and computer system administration; net-centric, horizontal integration program expertise is a plus