KBR
National Security
SoftwareEngineer
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optimal for Senior candidates.
“Software Engineer at KBR. Skills: Software Engineering, DevOps, Containerization, Data Engineering, Secure Systems. Design, develop, and sustain secure applications across classified and enterprise environments.. Architect scalable, containerized solutions using modern frameworks and microservices patterns.”
What You'll Achieve.
Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.; Improve deployment reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency.; Ensure performance, integrity, and security of mission-critical data systems.
Industry & Context.
Active Secret clearance., Experience developing within classified network environments (NIPR/SIPR/JWICS)., Operations in SCIF environments and classified networks (NIPRNET, SIPRNET, JWICS)., Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Active Secret clearance., 8 years of recent software engineering experience in defense, intelligence, or enterprise environments., programming experience with: Python, C++, Java/JEE, SQL/PostgreSQL, JavaScript/TypeScript, Hands-on experience with: Linux (RHEL, CentOS, Rocky), Container technologies (Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, OpenShift), Git-based development and CI/CD pipelines, Experience developing within classified network environments (NIPR/SIPR/JWICS)., understanding of Agile development and secure SDLC practices.
Nice to Have
DevOps Engineer, Terraform training or experience, CompTIA Security+ (if currently active)., Experience with: Liferay, WildFly, JBoss, OSGi frameworks, Node.js / Express API development, Angular front-end frameworks, Experience supporting DoD or Intelligence Community programs (e.g. , DIA, AFLCMC)., Familiarity with cloud migration efforts and hybrid cloud architectures., Background in data warehousing, AI/LLM technologies, or modern analytics platforms., Prior leadership or team lead experience., Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
What You'll Do.
and sustain secure applications across classified and enterprise environments.
containerized solutions using modern frameworks and microservices patterns.
Lead development of backend services
and data-processing pipelines.
Contribute to full-stack development
including UI integration (Angular/TypeScript).
Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Git-based workflows (GitLab
Support containerized deployments using Docker
Implement infrastructure automation and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) practices (Terraform
Improve deployment reliability
and operational efficiency.
Design and implement database solutions using PostgreSQL and SQL-based systems.
Develop ETL-style data ingestion processes and API-based integrations (REST/JSON
Support data migration efforts (e. g.
Oracle → PostgreSQL).
and security of mission-critical data systems.
Develop applications supporting operations in SCIF environments and classified networks (NIPRNET
Implement secure communication methods (HTTPS/TLS
Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance with security standards.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.; Serve as a technical leader across Agile/Scrum teams.; Partner with program managers, cybersecurity teams, and government stakeholders.
Process & Methodology
Serve as a technical leader across Agile/Scrum teams., Partner with program managers
Full Job Description
**Title:** Software Engineer ** _Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!_** KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security. **Why Join Us?** * **Innovative Projects:** KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions. * **Collaborative Environment:** Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace. * **Impactful Work:** Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense. **Position Summary:** KBR is seeking a Software Engineer to lead the design, development, and sustainment of secure, mission-critical applications within classified environments. This role requires deep expertise in modern software development, DevOps, containerization, and data processing, alongside experience operating in Top Secret environments. **Key Responsibilities:** **Software Engineering & Architecture** * Design, develop, and sustain secure applications across classified and enterprise environments. * Architect scalable, containerized solutions using modern frameworks and microservices patterns. * Lead development of backend services, APIs, and data-processing pipelines. * Contribute to full-stack development, including UI integration (Angular/TypeScript). **DevOps & Platform Engineering** * Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Git-based workflows (GitLab, GitHub). * Support containerized deployments using Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, and ZARF. * Implement infrastructure automation and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) practices (Terraform, Ansible). * Improve deployment reliabi
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