DLH Corporation · 1 day ago
DCGS-N Doc-as-Code Software Engineer (Job 1251)
Charleston, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expDLH Corporation delivers solutions for federal programs through research and development, systems engineering, and digital transformation. They are seeking a DCGS-N Doc-as-Code Software Engineer responsible for writing and maintaining technical documentation, managing documentation lifecycle, and ensuring compliance with security regulations.
Computer Software
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Write, edit, and maintain a variety of technical documentation, including:
User manuals
System administration guides
API documentation
Software development guides
Installation guides
Training materials
Release notes
Troubleshooting guides
Security documentation
Compliance documentation (e.g., FedRAMP, DoD security standards)
Ensure all documentation is accurate, clear, concise, and consistent with established style guides
Update documentation to reflect changes in software, hardware, or processes
Work with subject matter experts (SMEs) to gather information and validate documentation
Manage the entire documentation lifecycle, from planning and creation to review, approval, and publication
Docs-as-Code Implementation & Management:
Version Control: Use Git (or other version control systems like Mercurial) to manage documentation source code (typically Markdown, reStructuredText, or AsciiDoc)
Branching & Merging: Implement branching strategies for documentation development (e.g., feature branches, release branches). Manage merge requests/pull requests
Build Automation: Set up and maintain build pipelines (using tools like Make, Ant, Maven, Gradle, or scripting languages) to automatically generate documentation outputs (HTML, PDF, etc.) from the source code
Static Site Generators: Utilize static site generators (e.g., Jekyll, Hugo, Sphinx, MkDocs) to create websites from documentation source files. Configure and customize the site generators to meet specific documentation needs
Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD): Integrate documentation builds and deployments into CI/CD pipelines to automate the process of publishing updates
Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for Documentation: Manage the infrastructure required for documentation (e.g., servers, storage) using IaC tools like Terraform or Ansible
Contribute to Tooling: If the organization is building its own documentation tools or extending existing ones, contribute to the development and maintenance of those tools
Security & Compliance (DoD Specific):
Adhere to all applicable DoD security regulations, policies, and procedures related to documentation, including:
Proper handling and marking of classified information
Data security and access control
Compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards (e.g., NIST 800-53)
Ensure that documentation accurately reflects security configurations and procedures
Contribute to the development of security documentation, such as security plans, incident response plans, and vulnerability assessments
Participate in security audits and inspections
Be aware of data spillage prevention techniques when handling documentation
IAT Level II certified
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering
Seven (7) years of IT professional experience overseeing the creation of hybrid software, web and hardware products from initial specifications to final rollout and maintenance
Individual shall have experience integrating various network operating systems, application programs and hardware devices through system specification, design, coding, testing and maintenance support
Individual shall consider overall project design including cost, schedule, and social issues that may be associated with a project
Five (5) years of technical experience in support of ISR/IO
Experience with full software development lifecycle, including design, development, testing, and deployment using Agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban
Proficient with utilizing DevOps tools for build, test, patch automation, and CM (Ansible, Chef, Puppet, BMC, or Similar)
Experience in creating and maintaining documentation, including knowledge base articles, procedure manuals, and technical guides
One (1) year of experience with DCGS-N, other C4ISR programs, or Software engineering program/projects
Must have or be able to attain within 30 Days of assignment Information Assurance Technical (IAT) II certification
Active TS/SCI Clearance walking through the door
Benefits
Personal Time Off (PTO)
Medical
Dental
Vision
Supplemental life with AD&D
Short and long-term disability
Flexible spending accounts
Parental leave
Legal services
401(k) Retirement Plan, which includes a matching component
Training to help drive success
Access to our best-in-class e-learning suite for formal and informal learning
Professional and technical certification preparation
Education assistance at accredited institutions
Company
DLH Corporation
DLH solves health and national security challenges through digital transformation, science, research and development, and systems engineering.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Andy Clyde
CMOP Regional Manager
Ashley Blosser
GOVERNMENT CONTRACTOR / ACQUISITION LIFE CYCLE / LOGISTICIAN IV/ACQUISITION LEAD
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