Software Engineer - Secret Clearance

MKS2 Technologies
US - Colorado - Colorado Springs
January 19, 2025

MKS2 Technologies, LLC, an award-winning high growth small business, creates innovative and customer-centric technology solutions in the areas of Cyber Security, Instructional Design and Training, Software Engineering and IT Support Services to improve the security and well-being of our clients.
Our commitment to excellence and our "Mission First" orientation has resulted in steady growth and an expanding client base across government agencies.
We have employees nationwide and for the past three consecutive years were named one of the fastest growing Veteran-owned companies in the nation.
Please take a moment to browse through our website and learn more about what it means to serve with MKS2.

Systems Engineer - SECRET CLEARANCE REQUIRED!

The candidate will be responsible for software development in the Java language for one of the Regional Applications teams in Colorado Springs (Battle Management, System-Arch, or Track Server).
Under minimal direction, provides specialized expertise within multiple systems, software disciplines, as well as general knowledge of related disciplines, applications implications, and customer areas.
Responsible for performing in-depth analysis and technical support of systems software products, including complex problem resolution, design, development, testing, operational integration, and user support.
Maintains currency, debugs and configures related software products.
Works from specifications to develop or modify operating systems applications.
Assists with design, coding, benchmark testing, debugging and documentation of programs.
Interfaces with other system support groups to resolve problems, setting standards and improving overall efficiency of the operating system.
Designs, codes, tests and implements tools for operations automation.
Works on most phases of software systems programming applications, and may require minor instruction and guidance in other phases.
Leadership position on small software focused teams may be required

Location:
Colorado Springs, CO
Clearance:
Secret Clearance (minimum)
Salary:
$110,000 - $120,000
Type:
Direct hire- full time
Responsibilities Command and control system application development
Experience with Software Integration and formal testing
Knowledge and experience implementing Cyber Security/RMF requirements
Ability to present advanced concepts to non-software engineers, including senior program and military leaders
Proven ability/experience to mentor and teach junior engineers
Experience with performance modeling
Experience with microservices
Experience with DevSecOps and/or build management
Designing and building Graphical User Interfaces
Flexibility and willingness to take on unanticipated tasking
The successful candidate will have good verbal and written communication skills, have the ability to work independently and will possess the poise and flexibility required to work in a highly dynamic environment.
Applicant should have good working knowledge of MS Office products.
Qualifications Software engineering and software development with strong Java/J2EE experience.
The candidate will have experience and knowledge of software practices such as coding standards, automated testing, automated build pipelines and configuration management.
Candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills and an ability to work effectively in a rapid paced, team environment.

Experience developing enterprise applications on Linux (Windows experience also desired)
Extensive Experience with Java foundation classes and toolkits
Small team leadership experience (Agile team leadership strongly experience desired); mentoring and guiding junior engineers
Knowledge of server side/database development, computer system administration; Net-centric, horizontal integration program expertise is a plus
Strong problem solving skills, including the ability to review performance and operational issues, identify root cause, recommend, design and implement a solution
Use of common software development and management tools such as maven, git/github, nexus and Eclipse
Experience with agile development methodologies
Understanding of standard system engineering design artifacts such as Use Cases and SysML diagrams
Education & Certifications BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject preferred
IAT Level II certification required
7+ years' experience with an advanced degree, 9+ years' experience with a Bachelor Degree
Minimum Active SECRET Clearance Required

Benefits :
Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, flexible PTO program, 401k program.
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Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere:
MKS2 Technologies is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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