Application Engineer IV with Security Clearance

About This Role

As an Application Engineer IV, you will develop, secure, and maintain data-driven analytic systems, supporting the DoD's critical operations with innovative solutions. You will design and enhance software for large-scale data processing, vulnerability assessment, and authorization requirements across mission environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, and maintain analytic tools and data pipelines
• Write and debug Python code to process and analyze mission data
• Support system authorization activities, including documentation and compliance checks under the Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and interpret Nessus scan results
• Monitor data systems and investigate issues affecting data quality, security, or workflow continuity
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritize data needs and security requirements
• Support Agile processes such as sprint planning, reviews, and stand-ups

Requirements

• TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance
• Experience with Windows and/or Linux
• Strong experience in analytic development
• Proficiency in Python
• Experience with system authorization, RMF, and vulnerability management (including Nessus)

Qualifications

• 8+ years with a Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience based on other degrees (12+ years with High School Diploma/GED, 10+ years with Associate's Degree, 6+ years with Master's Degree, 4+ years with Doctorate's Degree)

Nice to Have

• Experience with patch management and IAVA tracking
• Familiarity with PIG, PySpark, and Scala
• Experience developing AWS Lambda functions
• Hands-on experience working in an Agile environment

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits

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