Software Engineer IV (Cyber) - NTC - Huntsville

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $130,000 - $140,000 salary DOE + annual NTC incentive up to $15K on quarterly review

This position requires that you must be a US Citizen for consideration and meet all Federal Contractor employee requirements. Nomad GCS does not support the H1B Visa for this position.

This position is not remote and incumbent is required to work onsite in Huntsville, Alabama.

Position: Software Engineer lV (Cyber) - NTC
Division: Technology
Department: Nomad Total Command (NTC)
Status: Full-Time

Overview: Nomad Global Communications Solutions (Nomad GCS) is a leading provider of advanced interoperable communication solutions for disaster response, tactical operations, mobile telemetry, and medical command centers. We serve customers within the state and federal government, as well as private sector customers worldwide. Our mission is to provide seamless solutions when every minute matters.

The Software Engineer lV is a full stack developer within the Nomad Total Command (NTC) team. NTC develops and supports the technology integrated into Nomads specialty vehicles and shelters. This technology provides detailed insight into each product and allows a user to remotely control its features and functions, as well as log all such activity. This position also includes the opportunity to create software applications that will be incorporated into NTC but used internally at Nomad by other teams, including Project Management and Finance.

Responsibilities:
Be a substantive contributor to software development efforts by actively participating in software development meetings and providing strategic and technical recommendations.
Be able to work on complex projects independently.
Design system architecture based on client requirements.
Recommend solutions by analyzing in-house development options versus third-party alternatives.
Develop frontend user interfaces and backend code for internet/intranet applications:
o Determine design methodologies and toolsets.
o Establish comprehensive roadmap. Create multimedia applications using authoring tools.
o Delegate, as appropriate, and address team questions.
o Manage priorities throughout the development life cycle to ensure completion in a timely manner.
o Remove or escalate obstacles.
o Manage and review code from Software Engineers at levels l through lll / third-party code.
o Design and conduct tests prior to delivery.
Integrate applications by designing database architecture and server scripting, including establishing connectivity with network systems, search engines, and information servers.
Debug and troubleshoot development issues across platforms.
Support efforts to obtain and maintain Authority to Operate (ATO) by designing, documenting, and implementing secure system architectures that meet compliance standards.
Address findings from Fortify, Nessus, and other security scanning tools by remediating vulnerabilities and documenting corrective actions.
Work collaboratively with internal and external security officers to ensure alignment with cybersecurity requirements and to facilitate successful security assessments and audits.
Take ownership of projects and provide input sufficient to complete Sprints.
Mentor, advise, and coach Software Engineers at levels l through lll.
Work on multiple projects concurrently and escalate issues in a timely manner.
Support end users by developing documentation and assistance tools.
Stay current on internet/intranet technologies and software products.
Assist junior developers in building out project subtasks and estimating time to complete tasks.
Prioritize tasks effectively to ensure alignment with Roadmap objectives.
Manage ad hoc projects, ensuring they do not interfere with the timely completion of strategic Roadmap items.
Provide feedback to the Project Manager on task progress and completion.
Escalate unresolved issues to management in a timely manner.

Accountabilities:
Effectively serve as a team lead by coaching and mentoring, providing constructive feedback, and contributing to the success of Software Engineers at levels l through lll.

System architecture design, including security, user authentication, authorization, command nodes, session management, SSL certificates, API integration, web sockets, messaging and information exchange, versioning, data logging, dependencies, configurations, code translation, local and cloud hosting, database management, unit testing, and multi-thread development.
Master system architecture design, frontend coding, and backend coding sufficient to complete basic-to-moderately challenging projects.
Submission of code that is efficient and clean, with minimal bugs.
Timely completion of tasks pursuant to agreed-to Sprint requirements in a high-quality manner.
Collaborate with other developers and escalate appropriate issues.
Support the pursuit and maintenance of Authority to Operate (ATO) by ensuring secure development practices, responding to scan findings, and coordinating with security stakeholders.
Actively participate in NTC meetings and demonstrate effective communication.
Arrive and depart from work within standard office hours and responsive outside of such hours as needed.

Required Education / Experience:
Education / Experience:
MS in Computer Science and 5+ years experience in web programming
or
BS in Computer Science or related field and 7+ years experience in web programming
or
High school degree and 11+ years experience in web programming

Employment Experience:
4+ years experience serving as team lead of at least 3 developers
2+ years experience with web application architecture
Development of multiple successful end-to-end software applications
Expert understanding of HTML/CSS, frontend frameworks and libraries with experience coding 5+ user interfaces
Expert understanding of web application function
Expert level coding, which is efficient and clean, with minimal bugs
Expert level experience with relational database systems and Object Oriented Programming
Advanced understanding of web application function, including security, session management, SSL Certificates, and user authentication and authorization
Experience leading a software development team and track record of successfully seeing projects through from beginning to completion
Ability to code within an existing structure and framework that may be inconsistent with past experience
Ability to identify, track and follow instructions regardless of whether they are conveyed in meetings, verbally, via email or Teams.
Technical Experience:
Languages: Expert Level - Java, Typescript, NODEJS, JavaScript
Frameworks: Expert Level - Angular 2+ or React
Data Management: Expert Level - SQL, MQTT
Preferred Additional Experience:
Languages: Kotlin, Ruby
Frameworks: Vue, Express JS
Data Management: MongoDB, QuestDB
Security Principles: JSON web tokens, Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG)
Experience with USG-affiliated coding projects
Experience with network diagnostics and network analytical tools
Experience with web application architecture
Familiarity with Authority to Operate (ATO) processes and experience responding to Fortify, Nessus, or similar security tool findings
Thorough understanding of NIST 800-53, or experience implementing NIST 800-53 to software packages, or incorporating NIST 800-53 controls into the software development cycle to achieve an ATO

Compensation & Benefits:
Nomad offers a competitive base pay along with a benefits package.
Opportunities for promotion and compensation increases based on performance in quarterly reviews.

Promotion, Bonuses & Compensation Increases:
Advancement and bonuses based, in part, on regularly exceeding expectations in Quarterly Reviews.

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to use hands and arms to handle, feel, reach, or operate objects, tools, or controls.
Specific vision abilities required by this job including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to distinguish individual colors.

Working Environment:
The work environment is a partially environmentally controlled indoor environment. Depending upon the time of year, temperatures can fluctuate between 60F and 100F but is typically around 70F. There are times when working outside will be required.
The employee may be subjected to noise levels, ranging from low volume to loud and will be required to wear provided safety hearing devices from time to time, which will be provided.
All Team Members must wear provided OSHA approved eye protection at all times in manufacturing areas. The employee will be required to wear provided safety eyewear throughout the performance of their duties.

Nomad GCS is an equal opportunity employer, (EOE,) and voluntarily follows affirmative action guidelines. As an equal opportunity employer, Nomad GCS does not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable state and local laws.