High School diploma with 10+ years of relevant experience
Expertise in Secure Software Development with a SecDevOps focus
Proficient in secure coding practices including Zero Trust and secure dependency management
Experience with artifact management tools like Nexus and Artifactory
Familiarity with SAST/DAST platforms such as SonarQube and CodeQL
Ability to apply software engineering principles across various languages and environments
Responsibilities
Provide guidance on migrating NCIS Mission Applications to a secure software development toolchain
Ensure compliance with DON-CIO policies for secure software development
Assist Mission Application developers in implementing secure coding practices
Promote a culture of compliance in software development
Support the integration of new technologies to meet mission needs
Facilitate the use of artifact management and code quality tools
Collaborate with other SME software developers to streamline processes
Benefits
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Group health plans
Income protection and supplemental benefits
401(k) plan with company matching
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Pet insurance options
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Full Job Description
Digital Consultants is seeking an Artifact Management and Secure Software Development Specialist SME Software Engineer for this effort will be responsible for providing guidance and targeted assistance in migrating NCIS Mission Applications to a secure software development toolchain and ensuring compliance with DON-CIO policies regarding secure software development practices and products.
Location: Quantico, VA. Hybrid remote schedule. Must be local and able to meet onsite 1-2 times per week or as required.
Requirements
Clearance Required: Top Secret/SCI
High School with 10+ years (or commensurate experience)
Expertise in Secure Software Development (SecDevOps focus) across a full-stack domain, including database (relational and NoSQL) and application development (compiled and interpreted languages)
Expertise in secure coding practices (including code quality, Zero Trust, SBOM, and secure dependency management)
Expertise with artifact management toolsets (Nexus, Artifactory, NuGet, etc) and SAST/DAST code quality platforms (SonarQube, Aikido, CodeQL, or similar) and Git-oriented supporting capabilities (such as pre-commit hooks and branch management rules)
Must be comfortable applying software engineering principles to disparate languages, operating systems, and hosting environments holistically, learning new technologies as needed to support emergent mission needs, and providing guidance to Mission Application developers to build a culture of compliance regarding sustained implementation of such objectives. Shares overlap/redundancy with other two SME software developer positions.
Compensation and Benefits: The salary range for this position is $180,000 - 190,000 depending on experience. The company offers the following benefits to permanent, full-time employees:
