Software Engineer 3 - Secure Networks & Protocols

JOB TITLE: Software Engineer 3 - Secure Networks & Protocols
LOCATION: Oklahoma City, OK
PAY RATE: $76.50/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)

• Clearance: Secret Clearance required prior to start

• Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

• Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

• Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance?

• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary: 

• Design, develop, architect, and maintain secure networking and protocol software for reliable data exchange between systems

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define and review product security requirements

• Conduct performance analysis, testing, monitoring, and vulnerability assessments of networking software

• Support secure software development throughout the product lifecycle

• Research emerging networking technologies, protocols, and security trends

• Contribute to software project and supplier management activities

• Support the Ground Systems product team in developing advanced ground operating systems and infrastructure

• Work across multiple operating systems, including Linux, Windows, Cisco IOS, VXWorks, and ESXi

• Develop secure, self-contained, air-gapped, and WAN-connected systems

Requirements:

• Secret Clearance required prior to start

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field with 5+ years of relevant experience

• Experience with Linux deployment and administration, including Bash scripting and remote access

• Knowledge of networking, storage administration, and package management

• Understanding of virtualization concepts

• Experience with containerization and familiarity with Kubernetes

• Must be a U.S. citizen to comply with security clearance requirements.

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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