Information Assurance Software Engineer

We are looking for a Information Assurance Software Engineer in Annapolis Junction, MD. Seeking Level 1-4 engineers.

The IA Software Engineer develops, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse software systems (e.g., processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real-time systems, and business management information systems) based upon documented requirements.

About the-swift-group

Swift is a privately held, mission-driven and employee-focused services and solutions company headquartered in Reston, VA. Our capabilities include Software Development, Engineering & IT, Data Science, Cyber Enablement, Logistics, and Training. Founded in 2019, Swift supports Civilian, Defense, and Intelligence Community customers across the country and around the globe.

Responsibilities

• Works individually or as part of a team.
• Reviews and tests software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results.
• Resolves software problem reports.
• Utilizes software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment.
• Provides specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software trade offs, software reuse, use of Commercial Off-the shelf (COTS)/Government Off-the-shelf (GOTS) in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components.
• Levels 1-2
• Analyze user requirements to derive software solutions and performance requirements
• Debug existing software and correct defects
• Assist with algorithms to meet or exceed system performance and functional standards

Draft or review software and system documentation

• Assist with the modification of software systems using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design
• Assist with complex algorithms requiring adherence to strict timing, system resource, or interface constraints and perform quality control on team products
• Assist with recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards

Integrate multiple operational platforms in an integrated environment

• Integrate software products, techniques, and management processes across a broad spectrum of systems, applications, and requirements
• Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments

Recommend documentation improvement and software process standards

• Assist with developing and executing test procedures for software components
• Analyze system performance standards, systems flow, data usage, and work processes and investigate problem areas to assist with software solutions
• Assist with the modification of software to correct errors, adapt to new hardware, or improve performance
• Assist with complex database or data repository interfaces or queries
• Derive software requirements and obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements, and interfaces
• Coordinate software system installation and monitor equipment functioning to ensure operational specifications are met
• Serve as the team lead at the level appropriate to the software development process being used on any particular project
• Levels 3-4:

Map requirements to executed code

• Select the software in coordination with the customer and system engineering
• Recommend new technologies and processes for complex software projects
• Advise across large, complex systems to provide key leadership in a multi-vendor environment
• Serve as the technical lead of multiple software teams

Assist in the solution design of commercial technologies

• Advise senior executives on effective utilization of information technology systems
• Oversee one or more software development teams and ensure the work is completed in accordance with the constraints of the software development process being used on any particular project
• Serve as the team lead at the level appropriate to the software development process being used on any particular project
• Delegate programming and testing responsibilities to one or more teams and monitor their progress
• Integrate across multiple information technology platforms and diverse architectures

Requirements

Level 1

• One (1) year of IA software development experience is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science is required.
• An additional four (4) years of experience may be substituted for the education requirement.

Level 2

• Four (4) years of IA software development experience is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science is required.
• An additional four (4) years of experience may be substituted for the education requirement.

Level 3

• Ten (10) years of IA software development experience is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science is required.
• An additional four (4) years of experience may be substituted for the education requirement.

Level 4

• Fifteen (15) years of IA software development experience is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science is required.
• An additional four (4) years of experience may be substituted for the education requirement.
• A Master’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science may be substituted for two (2) years of experience.
• A PhD in Engineering or Computer Science may be substituted for four (4) years of experience.
• US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required