Principal Programmer/Developer - BMA 1607

Clearance Level: Secret

US Citizenship: Required

Job Classification: Full Time

Location: Boston Metro Area

Years of Experience: 8 - 10 years of relevant experience

Education Level: BS Degree - Experience may be considered in place of education requirement.

Briefly Describe the Work:

GITI is looking for a Software Developer/ Engineer Capable of developing cyber applications and capability tools. The candidate will be responsible for researching, developing, architecting, and cyber capabilities/ tools, and techniques into existing or new environments. Successful candidates for this role must have critical thinking skills, and problem-solving skills, be creative, curious, resourceful, and have a passion for conveying a wide range of information through research leading to deeper insights. The candidate may work independently or participate in project-wide reviews of requirements, system architecture, and detailed design documents. A Software Developer/ Engineer must be able to collaborate well with a strong lean-forward attitude to shift knowledge left, deliver well, and produce quality results.

• Support research and development, as well as test and evaluation, for software applications, translating operational requirements into technical solutions that provide novel cyberspace capabilities or modernize existing cyberspace capabilities.
• Effectively use computer-assisted software engineering (CASE) tools, automated testing tools, and infrastructure as code (IaC) capabilities.
• Assist in integrating new/ improved cyberspace capabilities into cyber operation platforms and weapon systems to support cyber operations, intelligence preparation of the cyber battlespace, and cyber effects operations.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills to assist the team in delivering high-quality products on time while continually identifying and mitigating risk factors.
• Be a proactive team player willing to improve others while continuously learning and identifying ways to strengthen the team.
• Demonstrate ability to make decisions, estimates, and recommendations under conditions of urgency based on good judgment, experience, and professional standing.
• Stay updated on the latest advancements in software development, research, and technologies and identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.
• Demonstrate ability to research and apply new tools, techniques, and solution approaches. Continually learn and improve your skills through sharing with others and taking advantage of available training sources.

Considered an emerging authority, who applies extensive technical expertise. Develops technical solutions to complex problems. Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignment. Bachelor's (or equivalent) with 8 - 10 years of experience, or a Master's with 6 - 8 years of experience.

Required Skills:

• Experience working in software development, software engineering, or related fields.
• Strong proficiency in two or more programming/scripting languages (C, C++, Assembly, Python, Perl Ruby, Bash, Node.js, Spark, Ansible, Puppet, Chef, SALT, Kafka, Hadoop, R, Rust, Go, Java, etc.).
• Solid understanding/ knowledge of multiple architectures (x86/64, ARM, and MIPS, etc).
• Demonstrable proficiency in creating, debugging, patching, and maintaining software and/or applications in a variety of computer languages, (Python, C++, Java, Go, NodeJS, etc.).
• Experience working with caching solutions (Memcached, Redis, etc.).
• Experience developing containerized services deployed in production on orchestration platforms, (Kubernetes, Mesos, Swarm, etc.).
• Experience working with relational and/or non-relational databases (e.g. PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Elasticsearch etc.).
• Experience with modern version control systems (Git, Subversion, Mercurial, etc.).
• Skilled at simulation/model development and prototyping
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability independently or to work effectively in a team environment.
• CompTIA Security+ CE or other DoD 8570 IAT II certification, within 90 days

Desired Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, mathematics, or related field. Master's or Ph.D. preferred.
• Proficiency in three or more of the programming/scripting languages listed under required skills

• Certifications (e.g., GIAC Exploit Researcher and Advanced Penetration Tester (GXPN), GIAC Python Coder (GPYC), GIAC Certified Unix Security Administrator (GCWN), Offensive Security Exploitation Expert (OSEE), Offensive Security Certified Expert (OSCE), or Offensive Security Web Expert (OSWE), or other similar technical certifications).

Relevant Certifications:

• Certifications in computer programming, science, data science, or related fields (e.g., Certified Software Development Professional (CSDP); Certified Scrum Developer (CSD); Red Hat Certified Enterprise Application Developer; Professional Software Developer Certification (PSD); AWS Certified Developer - Associate; Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate; Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP); Programming Language Certified Associate (CLA); C Certified Professional Programmer (CLP); C++ Certified Associate Programmer (CPA); C++ Certified Professional Programmer (CPP), etc.).

Global InfoTek, Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

About Global InfoTek, Inc. Reston, VA-based Global InfoTek Inc. is a woman-owned small business with an award-winning track record of designing, developing, and deploying best-of-breed technologies that address the nation's pressing cyber and advanced technology needs. For more than two decades, GITI has merged pioneering technologies, operational effectiveness, and best business practices to rapidly