Introduction:

8-koi is supporting a U.S. Government customer on a large mission critical development and sustainment program to design, build, deliver, and operate a network operations environment; including introducing new cyber capabilities to address emerging threats. 8-koi is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to support the design, development, and deployment of advanced cybersecurity capabilities.

Position Requirements:

• BS Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, OR Computer Systems Engineering.
• Two years of related work experience may be substituted for each year of degree level education.
• Desired Certifications: DoD 8570.1 IAT Level II; Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP)
• 3+ years of directly relevant software development experience
• 2+ years of Agile software development
• Strong experience with one of more of the following program languages: Java, Perl, Ruby, Python, or JavaScript
• Solid understanding and experience with Windows and/or Linux operating systems
• Ability to create well-modularized, maintainable software and willing to follow group coding standards and design
• Possesses or quickly develop a comprehensive understanding of Government Information Security policies, regulations, and guidelines
• Experience working on projects that implement analytic models into production systems
• Must be able to work collaboratively across agencies and physical locations.
• Must be U.S Citizen with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance. Active Security Clearance preferred.

Desired Skills

• Experience and/or familiarity with DevOps, DevSecOps, Continuous Development/Continuous Integration concepts, and automated test tools such as Docker, Jenkins, Rational Team Concert, JIRA, Git, Chef, Ansible, Puppet, Junit, JMeter, RSpec, and/or Cucumber
• Demonstrated experience and/or familiarity with one of more of the following database technologies: SQL, Oracle, MySQL, JBDC, NOSQL, etc.
• Experience with cloud development and technologies
• Technical understanding of cybersecurity attack techniques and associated mitigation techniques
• Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) knowledge and experience.

SPECIFIC TASK / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborating within Agile Scrum teams as a key contributor responsible for the design, test and implementation of advanced cybersecurity software capabilities.
• Developing and performing automated builds, testing, and deployments
• Developing high quality technical documentation, as needed, including user guides, test plans, and contract deliverable items and supporting product training.
• Supporting risk assessments and developing risk mitigation countermeasures

8-Koi and, its wholly owned subsidiary, CDE are Equal Opportunity Employers. 8-Koi and CDE do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.