Software Developer - TS​/SCI CI Polygraph

TITLE:
Software Developer

LOCATION:
Sterling, VA

CLEARANCE REQUIRED:
Active DoD TS/SCI with CI Polygraph

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:
Full-time, On-site

Modern Government Solutions (MGS) is seeking a Software Developer to design and implement secure, scalable software solutions within cloud and hybrid environments supporting national security missions. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience developing in AWS, building and automating CI/CD pipelines, and deploying containerized applications using modern Dev Sec Ops  practices.

• Design, develop, and deploy secure software solutions within large-scale cloud and hybrid infrastructure environments.
• Build, automate, and optimize CI/CD pipelines to support continuous integration, testing, and delivery across mission systems.
• Develop applications and scripts using languages such as Python, Groovy, Bash, and Java, documenting code and maintaining in industry standard repositories (Git Lab, Git Hub, etc).
• Integrate and manage containerized architectures using technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Collaborate with Dev Ops teams to automate provisioning, configuration, and system management within AWS.
• Instrument and monitor IT systems for performance measurement and operational visibility.
• Support system integration, troubleshooting, and performance tuning across Linux and Windows environments.
• Implement and maintain endpoint management and deployment automation solutions.
• Participate in technical reviews, Program Increment planning, sprint planning, and Agile ceremonies to ensure high-quality software delivery.
• Maintain secure coding practices and ensure compliance with program and federal security standards.

• Must possess an active Department of Defense (DoD) TS/SCI with CI Polygraph security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of hands-on experience developing software or automation scripts in AWS cloud environments.
• Active AWS certification (Developer, Solutions Architect, Sys Ops Administrator, or equivalent).
• Proficiency in one or more programming or scripting languages:
  Python, Groovy, Bash, or Java.
• Direct hands-on experience implementing containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, Podman).
• Experience instrumenting IT systems for performance measurement, monitoring, and optimization.
• Experience supporting endpoint management and automation at enterprise scale.
• Strong background in both Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) or Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) architectures and operations.

• Experience developing and automating CI/CD pipelines within cross-domain architectures, using tools such as Jenkins, Git Lab CI, or AWS Code Pipeline.
• Experience developing or deploying software in cross-domain or air-gapped architectures.
• Experience with infrastructure automation tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or Cloud Formation.
• Knowledge of, and experience with, secure Dev Ops (Dev Sec Ops ) methodologies and tools.
• Experience supporting Intelligence Community (IC) programs.
• Familiarity with microservices architectures, REST APIs, and distributed systems.
• Strong understanding of software testing, version control (Git), and Agile development practices.

* Applicants selected will be United States citizens and may be subject to a government security investigation for access to classified information.*

At MGS, we believe a people-first culture corresponds to organizational success through a commitment to excellence, integrity, inclusion, and an attitude that welcomes challenges meets demands, sustains growth, and drives innovation. We provide expert mission-first technical and programmatic services and solutions for the US intelligence community, the US Department of Defense, and other governmental agencies. We create people-first organizational cultures where employees feel needed in the system, not a system that needs employees.

We provide you with long-term career opportunities centrally focused on our core value system: inclusion, integrity, and a commitment to excellence.

MGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.