Software Architect, Journeyman (Job#748)

Summary

Defense Acquisition Support Services (DAS) is seeking a Software Architect, Journeyman to support the U.S. Army's Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS) Follow-On Support (FOS) program at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), Maryland.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in software development, cloud infrastructure, DevSecOps, Kubernetes, and CI/CD automation, with the ability to design, develop, integrate, and sustain mission-critical software applications.

This position involves collaborating with engineering teams and government stakeholders to develop secure, scalable software solutions, improve deployment processes, and support the reliability and performance of Army intelligence systems.

Candidates must possess an active Top Secret/SCI security clearance and be available to work onsite at APG.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate, test, and maintain software applications and supporting services within Agile and DevSecOps environments.
• Collaborate with government stakeholders, system users, and engineering teams to translate operational requirements into technical solutions.
• Develop and manage cloud-based infrastructure and services supporting application hosting, testing, deployment, and sustainment.
• Design and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions to automate cloud resource provisioning and configuration.
• Build, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Git, Bitbucket, Jenkins, and related automation tools.
• Manage source-code repositories, branching strategies, code reviews, build processes, and software releases.
• Deploy, configure, and maintain containerized applications using Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration technologies.
• Manage Kubernetes container lifecycles, including image creation, deployment, scaling, monitoring, customization, and troubleshooting.
• Integrate security practices into the software development lifecycle, including automated scanning, secure coding, and configuration validation.
• Perform software testing, functional analysis, and troubleshooting to identify defects, performance issues, and integration challenges.
• Monitor application and infrastructure performance, troubleshoot system issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams, deployment guides, test results, and standard operating procedures.
• Support scripting and automation activities using PowerShell, Batch scripting, and related tools.
• Assist with front-end web design and application interface development.

Required Qualifications

• Must possess an active Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or a related engineering or technical discipline. Five (5) years of relevant experience may be substituted for the degree.
• Three (3) years of relevant experience within the last five (5) years.
• Experience designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software applications in Agile or DevSecOps environments.
• Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, container orchestration, and container lifecycle management.
• Experience developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Git, Bitbucket, Jenkins, or similar tools.
• Knowledge of cloud infrastructure, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and automated deployment processes.
• Proficiency with PowerShell, Batch scripting, or similar automation technologies.
• Experience troubleshooting software, cloud infrastructure, networking, and application integration issues.
• Familiarity with secure software development practices, automated testing, version control, and configuration management.
• Experience with front-end web development and application interface design.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams and government stakeholders in an onsite environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting DCGS-A, DCGS-FOS, or other DoD intelligence systems.
• Experience working within Army or DoD cloud environments.
• Advanced knowledge of Kubernetes administration, container customization, and application orchestration.
• Experience developing scalable cloud-native applications and automated infrastructure solutions.
• Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity requirements and secure DevSecOps development pipelines.
• Experience supporting mission-critical software applications in classified environments.

About DAS:

Defense Acquisition Support Services is a Women Owned Small Business focused on hiring the very best people in Defense Contracting. As a Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) focused organization, we partner with the government to help them achieve Mission Success. Established in 2007, we have remained “People Focused” and understand the secret to organizational success is the team. Our “People Focused” approach enables us to hire, retain, and help our teammates succeed and assist them by providing the very best possible support available to our government customers.

The DAS Culture:

We are “People Focused.” Each team member gets an employee concierge who is charged with helping ensure personal and professional success for our people. We care and try to help people find the right fit so they can find happiness, development, and a rewarding career. We succeed by helping you succeed.

DAS Benefits:

We provide real benefits for our team that includes:

• Free Health Care from Aetna
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off
• 401K
• Employer Paid Group Life
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Professional Development Training