Job Description
• Lead the architectural design and development of complex cloud-native applications and systems for DoD modernization initiatives
• Drive technical decision-making for legacy application migration strategies and modernization approaches
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior and mid-level developers on best practices and advanced techniques
• Analyze and understand existing Java Spring MVC legacy applications, including architecture, codebase structure, dependencies, and integration points / APIs.
• Collaborate with development team members to identify, prioritize, and implement bug fixes, patches, and incremental improvements to legacy systems
• Participate in planning sessions to prioritize technical debt reduction, feature enhancements, and system refactoring initiatives
• Assist in refactoring legacy code to adopt modern frameworks, design patterns, and development practices while maintaining system stability
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues in legacy applications, performing root cause analysis and implementing preventive solutions
• Design and implement scalable, secure, and resilient cloud architectures using industry best practices
• Lead code reviews and establish coding standards, development processes, and quality assurance procedures, and increase overall test driven development.
• Collaborate with system architects and technical leads to define overall system architecture and integration strategies
• Implement advanced DevOps practices including infrastructure as code, automated deployment pipelines, and monitoring solutions
• Design and develop complex microservices architectures with proper service mesh implementation
• Lead performance optimization efforts for cloud applications including load testing and capacity planning
• Coordinate with government stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure technical solutions meet mission needs
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies, frameworks, and tools to improve development efficiency and system performance
• Lead incident response efforts for production issues and implement preventive measures
• Design and implement comprehensive security controls throughout the application development lifecycle
• Participate in technical reviews, design sessions, and architectural decision meetings
• Manage technical debt and legacy system dependencies during migration projects
• Develop and maintain technical documentation including architecture diagrams, design documents, and operational procedures
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including security, operations, and quality assurance
• Lead proof-of-concept development and technical feasibility studies
• Ensure compliance with DOD Directive 8140 and applicable cybersecurity frameworks
• Interface with the customer and external stakeholders in working groups, technical exchange meetings, and other forums
• Chair/co-chair meetings and working groups on behalf of government representatives as directed
• Resolve technical problems, allocate resources, and monitor development team performance to meet contract requirements
• Provide daily technical leadership and guidance to development team members
• Perform other duties as assigned
Salary: 190K
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Required Skills & Experience
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field from an ABET accredited institution, OR 15+ years of relevant experience in lieu of degree
• Minimum 15+ years of experience in cloud systems administration and infrastructure management
• Minimum 5+ years of experience managing technical personnel in IT/cybersecurity environments
• Extensive experience with major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform)
• Advanced proficiency in Linux/Unix and Windows server administration
• Strong experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift)
• Comprehensive knowledge of networking protocols, firewalls, and security best practices
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (CloudWatch, Splunk, ELK stack, Prometheus)
• Deep familiarity with DoD cybersecurity requirements and compliance frameworks
• Advanced scripting skills (PowerShell, Python, Bash, JSON/YAML)
• Experience with DoD IL4/IL5 cloud environments preferred
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipeline implementation
• Experience with configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef)
• Meets the Core and Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Tasks (KSATs) defined in the DoD Cyber Workforce Framework for applicable work roles
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.