Intermediate Full Stack Computer Scientist

About the role

This position provides full-stack application development and database administration support for Communication Security Directorate (CSD) enterprise systems, ensuring all applications meet government standards, security requirements, and operational timelines.

Responsibilities

• Support development, enhancement, and maintenance of enterprise applications and associated databases.
• Follow all processes outlined in the Government-approved CSD Software Development Plan (SDP).
• Reference and comply with all Software Requirements Specifications (SRS) and related documentation.
• Obtain Government Task Lead approval of preliminary system and database designs before beginning development.
• Inform the Government Task Lead of potential impacts of software changes and participate in requirements discussions.
• Perform comprehensive and regression testing to ensure application functionality, proper access controls, and full implementation of all requirements prior to Government Verification and Validation testing.
• Resolve software bugs according to approved project schedules; treat any unauthorized lack of requirement implementation as a bug requiring correction.
• Conduct application troubleshooting, analysis, and issue resolution; enter required software modifications into configuration management for release planning.
• Follow Government-led prioritization and versioning for all issues and modifications.
• Ensure development, testing, and deployment activities are completed according to the approved project schedule.
• Test deployments in staging environments and report/document any issues within 24 hours.
• Manage application databases, including backups, cleanup of outdated items, software upgrades to approved versions, and database recovery as directed by the Government.
• Perform upgrades to website platforms, frameworks, and development tools in coordination with Government-specified timelines.
• Provide after-hours or weekend support when recalled for urgent tasks.
• Prepare database queries, scripts, and reports upon request to support data access, analysis, and forensics needs.
• Implement all technical and security modifications required by the CSD SDP and complete necessary RMF documentation to support certification and accreditation efforts.
• Attend regular meetings with the Government Task Lead and/or COR; provide required information, reports, briefings, and meeting minutes.

Qualifications

• Certificate of Secret Clearance.
• Must meet DoD 8140 Cyber Workforce Qualification Program requirements for Software Developer (DCWF 621), Intermediate level.
• One of the following certifications: CompTIA Cloud+, CompTIA Security+, GIAC Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP), GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC), Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP).
• A Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering from an ABET accredited institution and at least 5 years of experience in systems design of major information technology systems.
• A substitution for degree may be applied with 10 years of experience and a bachelor's degree with 30 semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science. At least 15 of the 30 semester hours must have included any combination of statistics and mathematics that included differential and integral calculus.
• Intermediate knowledge of Windows Server and LINUX/UNIX/Solaris operating systems.
• Intermediate knowledge of developing .NET Framework and .NET Core MVC applications written in C# programming language.
• Intermediate knowledge of SQL Server and Oracle databases and their respective scripting languages.
• Intermediate knowledge of managing Microsoft Azure PaaS cloud systems.

Benefits

At ISS, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes a fully vested 401(k) matching program, coverage of family medical deductibles, spot bonuses, and educational assistance to further your career.

Pay

N/A

Schedule

100% onsite