Seeking a developer for a high priority and highly visible malware analysis modernization program
The individual will work with a team of dynamic and innovative engineers to develop new capabilities supporting the virtual malware containment enclave
The individual will also support the modernization of malware enrichment services
This role requires strong collaboration with software developers, systems engineers, DevOps teams, and mission stakeholders to ensure systems operate reliably and efficiently.
Primary Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain backend applications and services supporting a malware analysis modernization program
Build and enhance capabilities for a virtual malware containment enclave, enabling secure processing and analysis of malicious code
Develop and support malware enrichment services, improving data processing, correlation, and analysis workflows
Implement containerized solutions using Docker and Kubernetes to support scalable and resilient application deployment
Develop RESTful APIs and Java-based applications, ensuring high performance, reliability, and maintainability
Write efficient, testable, and high-quality code, following best practices and coding standards
Troubleshoot and resolve complex, system-wide issues, including debugging distributed systems and integrated services
Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders using Agile methodologies and tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence)
Manage code repositories and version control using Git, supporting CI/CD and collaborative development workflows
Utilize development environments such as IntelliJ or Eclipse for application development and debugging
Support integration with messaging systems (e.g., RabbitMQ) and data platforms to enable real-time processing and system interoperability
Contribute to system modernization efforts by integrating new technologies, optimizing performance, and improving scalability
Adapt quickly to changing priorities, multitask across development efforts, and support evolving mission requirements
Required Qualifications
Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph
Ability to develop high-quality, efficient, and testable code
Ability to debug complex, system-wide issues.
Java Application (no front end necessary), REST
Ability to multitask and pivot to different tasks quickly
Experience with Atlassian tools, Git
Experience with IntelliJ or Eclipse IDE
Desired Qualifications
Kotlin
Kubernetes
Experience with Message Broker Software (RabbitMQ/etc.)
Spring or Spring Boot
Python
Mongo
Nifi
Exempt hourly position. 11 paid holidays, minimum of 3 weeks PTO, company sponsored group medical plan, company paid dental, vision, life insurance, and STD/LTD plans. Salary is dependent upon the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Annapolis Junction
Skills
Agile Programming Methodologiesunmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Application Programming Interface (API)unmatched
Atlassian JIRAunmatched
Best Practicesunmatched
Coding Standardsunmatched
Continuous Deployment/Deliveryunmatched
Continuous Integrationunmatched
Data Processingunmatched
Debugging Skillsunmatched
DevOpsunmatched
Distributed Computingunmatched
Dockerunmatched
Eclipse IDEunmatched
Full Scope Polygraphunmatched
Gitunmatched
Health Planunmatched
High Reliabilityunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Interoperabilityunmatched
Javaunmatched
Kotlinunmatched
Life Insuranceunmatched
Malwareunmatched
Malware Analysisunmatched
Message Brokerunmatched
Messaging Technologyunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
National Security Agency (NSA)unmatched
Performance Managementunmatched
Performance Tuning/Optimizationunmatched
Python Programming/Scripting Languageunmatched
REST (Representational State Transfer)unmatched
RabbitMQunmatched
Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)unmatched