ECS

API Engineer - Journeyman

ECS • $90K — $120K *
Fairfax, VA 22030In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • TS//SCI Eligible clearance required
  • U.S. Citizenship required
  • Compliance with DoD 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Framework (Work Role 651) at Basic level
  • One or more relevant certifications (e.g., CND) required
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
  • 3-10 years in application development or system integration within DoD/Federal IT
  • Proven experience in API development for secure data exchange

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain APIs for system integration
  • Implement authentication for secure data exchange
  • Integrate logging and monitoring per DevSecOps needs
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for reliable API services
  • Maintain documentation of interface specifications
  • Ensure API compliance with enterprise architecture standards
  • Support integration testing in Agile or DevSecOps environments

Benefits

  • Work on a mission-critical program with direct impact
  • Opportunity to implement cutting-edge DevSecOps practices
  • Contribute to continuous process and practice improvements
  • Collaborate with a diverse team of IT professionals
  • Engage in work that supports national security interests
Full Job Description
Position Summary

ECS is seeking an API Engineer - Journeyman to support the Army National Guard (ARNG) ENOCS program by developing and maintaining robust application programming interfaces (APIs) that facilitate secure and efficient system integration. The selected candidate will play a critical role in ensuring seamless data exchange and interoperability between enterprise systems, contributing to the overall mission success by implementing cutting-edge DevSecOps practices and continuous monitoring solutions.

Please Note: This position is contingent upon contract award.

Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain APIs to support internal and external system integration.
  • Implement authentication and authorization mechanisms to ensure secure data exchange.
  • Integrate logging and monitoring capabilities consistent with DevSecOps requirements.
  • Collaborate with application developers, database administrators, and infrastructure teams to ensure reliable API services.
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation of interface specifications.
  • Ensure API integrations align with enterprise architecture standards and cybersecurity policies.
  • Support integration testing within Agile or DevSecOps development environments.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of API development processes and practices.


Required Qualifications
  • Clearance: TS//SCI Eligible required
  • S. Citizenship required
  • DoD 8140.03 Compliance: DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) Work Role 651-Enterprise Architect at the Basic proficiency level
  • Certifications (one or more required): CND
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related discipline, or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of 3-10 years of experience in application development, system integration, or interface engineering within DoD or Federal IT environments
  • Proven experience developing and maintaining APIs for secure data exchange and interoperability
  • Experience with authentication, logging, and monitoring implementations in DevSecOps environments
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to support enterprise API services

About ECS

ECS is a leading provider of digital solutions and services to the federal government. The company was founded in 2001 by Roy Kapani and has since grown to become a trusted partner to a wide range of government agencies. ECS offers a broad range of services, including cloud computing, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence. The company has been recognized for its innovative solutions and has won numerous awards, including the AWS Public Sector Partner of the Year award.
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Size
2,000 employees
Industry
Information Technology
* Ladders Estimates

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