JOB DESCRIPTION:

OVERVIEW

COLSA Corporation has an exciting opportunity for a SOFTWARE ENGINEER located at EGLIN AFB, FL.  This position will help the 47 Cyberspace Test Squadron in developing capabilities for test orchestration development/cloud infrastructure, web apps, and configuration management. It will also involve setup/configuring/updating servers & test infrastructure, etc.  If you enjoy working in a fast-paced multi-disciplinary environment, learning new technology areas, this is the place for you. We provide a number of opportunities to learn ranging from on-the-job training with other team members to formal courses for unique technology areas.

We realize that no one will have all of these qualifications. We are looking for people that can bring a strong foundation in one of the listed areas and are motivated to learn the others. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Develop software tools/applications in support of a cybersecurity test team.
• Develop capabilities for test orchestration development/cloud infrastructure, web apps, and configuration management.
• Setup/configure/update servers & test infrastructure, etc.
• Generate user guides for developed software.
• Develop automated and foundational test software to be used by cyber test teams performing cybersecurity and cyber resiliency testing of DoD systems.
• Conduct data analysis and apply knowledge of engineering technology under the direction of engineering staff. These tasks include test and evaluation, test support, logistics, sustainment, operations analyses, technical studies, and various analyses and support activities including program/system security.

_At COLSA, people are our most valuable resource and centered at our core value. We invite you to unite your talents with opportunity and be a part of our “Family of Professionals!” Learn about our employee-centric culture and benefits here. _

Required Skills Required Experience

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: 

One of the following combinations of education and experience:

• Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or Computer Science and 18 years of relevant experience

• Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or Computer Science and over 10 years of relevant technical experience in the field of cybersecurity, aircraft/weapons system, and/or IT systems.

• PhD with 8 years of relevant technical experience 

• Proficient skills in software development/engineering and project management.

• Experience with working in both Windows and Linux-based environments.

• Experience with Web Application Development.

• Experience working with Virtual Machines.

• Experience with server administration/management.

• Proficiency with MS Visual Studios and developing software using compiled programming languages, with primarily C# and Java.

• Proficient with creating and maintaining repositories in which to back up copies of developed scripts or programs.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively on a team and lead/direct the work of others.

• Effective oral and written communications skills.

• Travel up to 15-20 weeks per year, potentially to worldwide sites.

• Must be able to obtain DOD 8570 IAT Level 3 certification (CASP, CISSP, etc.) and CNDSP Analyst - Certified (CEH, GCIH, etc) within 6 months of hire, and maintain certification throughout employment.

• US Citizenship.

• Active SECRET clearance and be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance – (Single Scope Background Investigation).

• Proficiency in the use and integration of MS Office applications.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

• Proficiency in multiple scripting/interpreted languages (Bash, Posh, Python, Java, PKI, C/C++, Podman Compose, Ansible, Docker, Kubernetes, VMWare technologies (VDI, VCSA, gateways), markup languages (XML, HTML, YAML), and Google-Fu (deductive skills).
• Familiarity with server and network performance, as well as Web Services/API testing.
• Experience with GitOps” or “GitLab, Azure DevOps and/or other source code and versioning control repository tools such as BitBucket, GitHub, SourceTree, etc.

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.