Senior Software Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• SAIC is seeking a SW Engineer for the Joint Expeditionary Command and Control (JEXC2) program based out of Panama City, FL. This position is on-site.  
• The qualified candidate will support the Joint & Expeditionary Command and Control (JEXC2) program, providing software and systems and engineering support in accordance with stakeholder tasking.

JOB DUTIES:

• Contribute to the design, development, testing, and deployment of software applications within the JEXC2 program.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using Ansible to streamline infrastructure and application deployments.
• Administer Windows and Linux servers and virtual machines, ensuring optimal performance and security.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to software applications and infrastructure.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (developers, testers, system administrators) in an Agile environment.
• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation.
• Implement and maintain security best practices to protect sensitive data and systems.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving software development processes.
• Deploy and maintain containerized applications.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND CLEARANCE:

• Bachelor’s in computer science or related course of study and 5 years or more related experience.
• Additional years’ experience accepted in lieu of a degree.
• 2+ years of experience in software development or systems administration.
• Strong understanding of networking concepts and protocols.
• Proficiency in at least one object-oriented programming language (e.g., Python, Java, C++).
• Proven experience with automation tools, specifically Ansible or RHEL.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
• Experience with technical documentation.
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Candidate must currently hold a Security + certification. 
• Candidate must be a US Citizen with an active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret. 

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with Azure cloud services.
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Bash, PowerShell).
• Demonstrated experience with Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Experience with container technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell).
• Familiarity with cloud security best practices and compliance frameworks.
• SW defined networking/SD-WAN, BGP, Juniper SSR.