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At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.

Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.

Requisition #: 906

Job Title: Software Engineer V | Exempt

Location: 9800 Savage Road Ft. Meade, Maryland 20755

Clearance Level: Active DoD - TS/SCI with CI

SUMMARY

The USCC J9 DCO effort key activities will modernize the DCO mission space to Defend the Nation against malicious cyber actors. The DCO effort will span multiple disciplines (e.g. Data Science, Systems Engineering, Analytics, Development) with a focus on building capabilities that enable knowledge driven operations and information sharing in the Cybersecurity domain to support DODIN, NC3, and the greater WOG. The DCO effort will spearhead the collection, analysis, and defense of emerging threats through a revolutionary and integrated ecosystem, a common operating picture, analytics and a communications hub, and persistent joint operations; protect systems/networks through forward-looking technologies and threat intelligence; and pioneer integrated coalitions to strategically posture with the speed and agility necessary to protect the U.S. and its allies. Deliverables will enable DODIN Areas of Operation (DAO) commanders and directors in their efforts to harden information systems, reduce the attack surface, and enable a proactive defense; operationalize knowledge to enable analysts to generate new MCA insights and a holistic view of the MCA  landscape to feed battle plans; and annihilate NC3 threats to protect the U.S. and its allies from nuclear attack.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Key Skills and Experience:

1. Data Processing and Engineering:

 a. Proficient in data manipulation and transformation, especially with large datasets.

 b. Experience ingesting data from various sources like Excel files, CSVs, databases, system logs, etc.

 c. Ability to clean and preprocess data, removing unnecessary data elements.

 d. Familiarity with ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes.

2. OpenSearch & Elasticsearch:

 a. Experience working with Elasticsearch or OpenSearch for indexing, searching, and querying large datasets.

 b. Ability to optimize searches and manage clusters.

 c. Knowledge of the Elasticsearch query DSL, indexing strategies, and performance tuning.

3. Visualization in Kibana:

 a. Proficient in creating visualizations and dashboards in Kibana.

 b. Understanding of how to use Kibana for data exploration, trend analysis, and reporting.

4. Visualization Experience:

 a. Experience in creating visualizations in a UI Design Framework, like React.js with Material-UI

 b. Understanding basic UI/UX principles for a positive user interface experience to convey data in meaningful ways to  analysts and decision-makers

5. Programming/Automation:

 a. Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or other relevant languages for data processing and UI development.

 b. Experience in writing automation scripts for repetitive tasks (e.g., ingesting data, cleaning, etc.).

6. Experience with Software/Data Science Concepts:

 a. Understanding of data structures, algorithms, and common data science techniques.

 b. Experience with data science tools like Pandas, NumPy, or similar libraries for data manipulation.

7. Experience with Cloud/Distributed Systems:

 a. Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, etc.) is a plus, especially if the data pipeline is running in the cloud.

 b. Understanding distributed systems principles.

8. Experience with Idea to MVP Generation:

 a. Experience in taking ideas and proofs of concepts to a minimal viable product.

 b. Experience in developing rapid prototypes to meet critical mission needs.

 ·         Desired Experience:

·         15+ years of experience working in data engineering or software development with a focus on data processing and user interface development.

·         Exposure to Elasticsearch/OpenSearch is a plus, but it’s not a dealbreaker if they have strong data engineering skills in other areas.

·         Exposure to a UI framework like React.js is a must.

·         Experience with rapid prototype creation and deployment is a must.

·         Comfortable working under tight deadlines as necessary.

·         Possible Tech Stack:

·         Programming Languages: Python, Java, or Go.

·         Data Engineering Tools: Apache Kafka, Airflow (for orchestration), Spark (if needed for larger datasets).

·         OpenSearch/Elasticsearch: Indexing, querying, and optimizing.

·         Visualization Tools: Kibana, Grafana (for more advanced visualizations), React.js.

·         Cloud: AWS (ElasticSearch Service), or Azure (if using cloud infrastructure).

QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Background, and Years of Experience

·         15+ years of experience working in data engineering or software development with a focus on data processing and user interface development.

Qualifications - Degree from an accredited college or university in System Engineering or related discipline and one of the following:

·  15+ years of experience with a Masters Degree - 18+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree - 20+ years of experience with Associate's Degree or HS Diploma

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environmental Conditions

·         Contractor site with 0%-10% travel possible. Possible off-hours work to support releases and outages. General office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require standing and walking for up to 10% of the time. The working environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are not hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available.

Strength Demands

·         Light – 20 lbs. Maximum lifting with frequent lift/carry up to 10 lbs.  A job is light if less lifting is involved but significant walking/standing is done or if done mostly sitting but requires push/pull on arm or leg controls.

Physical Requirements

·         Stand or Sit; Walk; Repetitive Motion; Use Hands / Fingers to Handle or Feel; Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, or Crawl; See; Push or Pull; Climb (stairs, ladders) or Balance (ascend / descend, work atop, traverse).

Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together. 

What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.

We also believe in supporting our employees by offering a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. To explore the benefits we offer, please visit our website under the Careers section.

Happy - Be Infectious.

Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.

Helpful - Be Supportive.

Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.

Honest - Be Trustworthy.

Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.

Humble - Be Grounded.

Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.

Hungry - Be Eager.

Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.

Hustle - Be Driven.

Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.

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