Secure Software Developer

The Missions, Concepts and Capabilities (MCC) of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a Secure Software Developer to join a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and scientists developing and deploying systems that integrate chemical and biological (CB) sensors, data analytics, artificial intelligence, and modeling and simulation tools to perform forensics and predict hazards for the Department of War. The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in a rapidly changing environment where the technologies and systems to integrate are always evolving and is focused on the end user experience. Much of the software development will take place in small, decentralized teams requiring close communication with other developers, subject matter experts, and stakeholders.

Representative tasks may include building interactive visualizations and dashboards for sensor analytics, user interfaces, coupling interfaces to background services with new sensor systems and physics-based models, applying STIGs, and implementing cyber security policies. This position will place you in a team of engineers and scientists developing a suite of software tools used by the defense community, to include interactive training materials, weapons effects modeling and simulation applications, and artificial intelligence solutions to aid research and development projects. Systems must be hardened and secure to project national security.

Our culture encourages personal and professional growth by pushing the limits of technology while creating opportunities for cross‑training and mentoring within the team. Candidates must be located within or willing to relocate to the National Capital Region. Hybrid work is permissible depending on the evolving project requirements.

Responsibilities Build great customer experiences by developing the web‑UI front‑end for a vital Department of Defense / Department of War service Develop web interfaces to support operational decision making Deploy software on secure or standalone networks in accordance with Department of Defense/War requirements Support testing, evaluation, and demonstrations of software and related tools in unclassified and classified environments Integrate network security policies into system deployments Support system and network accreditations Apply Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGS) Develop and refine Kubernetes Network Policies aligned with security standards Take on new challenges and learn skills to enhance software performance in previously unanticipated ways Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, cyber security, or related field 8‑10 years of secure software development experience in the industry Experience with Git version control and JIRA ticketing system Experience deploying code with Kubernetes services Experience working in a team‑oriented Agile development environment Experience applying STIGs Experience with Kubernetes and containerization Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense secret security clearance Desired Qualifications Previous support to the Department of Defense Advanced degree (MS) in computer science, computer engineering, cyber security, software engineering, or related field Experience developing and deploying software to meet Department of Defense security requirements Experience with VUE.JS Experience with Tactical Assault Kit (TAK) Experience developing virtual reality applications Experience with Microservices Experience with DoD/DoW cybersecurity vulnerability scanning tools, such as SCAP and ACAS Experience with common code/container scanning tools, such as Fortify, Semgrep, SonarQube, Trivy and Grype Experience configuring Istio and Cilium resources in workload Helm Charts Experience with certificate management in Kubernetes Secure Code Warrior training/certification CompTIA Security+, or equivalent (IAT‑II baseline cert) CompTIA SecurityX, CASP+ CE, CISSP, or equivalent (IAT‑III baseline cert) Company Information Applied Research Associates, Inc. is an employee‑owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs over 2300 professionals. ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement.

The corporation also provides sophisticated technical products for environmental site characterization, pavement analysis, and robotics. Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr