USfalcon · 16 hours ago
Software Engineer, SME
Omaha, NE
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expUSfalcon, Inc. is a mid-tier professional services company supporting a diverse and global customer base of DoD and Federal Agencies. The Software Engineer, SME serves as the senior technical expert responsible for executing and ensuring the success of Advisory & Assistance Services across Business, Engineering, and Cybersecurity functions, while guiding technical direction and solution design in a classified environment.
Information Technology
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Act as the primary expert for specific software applications and IT domains; lead workgroups and provide guidance on resolving organizational needs through technical innovation
Define government requirements and generate design specifications, translating complex needs into detailed algorithms for coding and technical execution
Assist Cybersecurity Engineers by ensuring hardware, operating systems, and software designs satisfy DoDD 8570 security requirements for the Computing Environment (CE)
Work within an Agile team to perform coding, automation script writing for auto-deployable software, and peer code reviews
Perform Software Quality Assurance (SQA) and systematic testing to ensure products meet defined reliability and maintainability standards
Research emerging COTS/GOTS technologies and develop software prototypes to support system modernization and 'Analysis of Alternatives' for USSTRATCOM mission requirements
Review and prepare comprehensive technical documentation, including user guides, training manuals, system specifications, and flowcharts
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 10+ years of experience in software engineering with a focus on large-scale, complex systems (millions of lines of code)
Proven experience in the full SDLC, including requirements in analysis, design, construction, testing, and maintenance
Experience working within an Agile software development framework and implementing automation for software build, packaging, and deployment
Deep understanding of DoD information security assurance processes and DoDD 8570 requirements
Must be able to successfully pass a polygraph examination
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field; Master's degree preferred
DoD Directive (DoDD) 8570 IAM Level II certification (e.g., CAP, CASP+ CE, CISM, CISSP, or GSLC) (required)
Active Top Secret clearance
Preferred
Experience supporting AFNWC/NCC and/or USSTRATCOM programs in classified environments
Expertise in secure architecture/design for Computing Environments (CE) including OS hardening and secure configuration baselines
Familiarity with DoD RMF, STIGs, DISA SRGs, and related cybersecurity compliance processes
Proficiency with DevSecOps practices, Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, Ansible), and containerization/orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience with modern software stacks (e.g., Python, Java, C/C++, .NET), test automation frameworks, and performance testing
Knowledge of messaging/data transmission concepts and integration of software into operational command-and-control platforms
Experience with MBSE, digital engineering, and model-based documentation/tools (SysML, Cameo)
Background in evaluating emerging tech for mission application (cloud services, microservices, event-driven architectures)
Prior participation in high-visibility government work-groups or technical tiger teams
Additional relevant technical certifications (e.g., CISSP, CASP+, AWS/GCP/Azure cloud certs, Scrum/Agile) preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
EAP
Parental leave
Pet insurance
Paid time off
Holidays
Company
USfalcon
USfalcon provides expertise in Aerospace, Mission Systems Engineering, Information Technology.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Danielle Morrison Esposito
Chief Operating Officer
Mark Cravens
Senior Vice President, Strategy and Growth
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