Program System Engineer (Coder)

Company Overview

Avantus Federal, a NewSpring Holdings Company, is a mission-focused data, cyber and space services and solutions company. As a mid-market powerhouse with an intentional blend of elite talent, infrastructure and speed to impact, Avantus leads with technical and domain expertise for its Defense, Intelligence, Homeland Security and Federal Civilian customers.

Helping to solve some of the toughest national security problems and government missions, Avantus’ offerings enable services at scale, including: cyber technologies and operations, data and software solutions, digital engineering and integration, intelligence analysis and operations, transformation and advisory services and more.

Position Overview

Avantus Federal Systems has an immediate opening for a Program System Engineer supporting our Government Client at Ft. Belvoir, VA.

Responsibilities

As a Program Systems Engineer, you will:

Execute the Agile Software Development Lifecycle; Perform protocol and input fuzzing in order to find vulnerabilities in external software; Perform analysis of disassembled code when source code is unavailable; Collaborate with operators and other software engineers to develop and debug applications; Design and develop compilers, assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems; Develop and modify software solutions for operational compatibility; Document flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, code comments, and clear code; Conduct penetration testing of internally created software; Maintain offensive toolsets; Develop engagement platform image to support assigned mission sets; Create and maintain virtual images for mission support; Test images for compatibility of third-party software; Develop scripts to automate image building process. Monitor and report software metrics; Develop, implement, and update backup and recovery procedures; Forecast hardware and software requirements; Maintain equipment and software; and Manage software licenses.

Required Qualifications

• You should be familiar with should be familiar with the NIST and RMF, SW and HW lifecycles, and have experience with WireShark, Kali Linux, and Python
• Relevant certifications include A CE, CCNA-Security, CND Network CE, SSCP
• Successful Completion of Pre-Employment Background Investigation required
• Current TS/SCI Clearance #AvantusClearedJob
• Successful Completion of Pre-Employment Background Investigation required
• The status of applicable COVID-19 vaccination requirements under Executive Order 14042 are subject to change depending on applicable court orders and the course of ongoing litigation. Candidates may be required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or have an approved exemption

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred certifications include:CEHCFRCCNA Cyber OpsCCNA-SecurityCySA **GCIAGCIHGICSPCloud

Company EEO Statement

Avantus Federal is an equal opportunity employer and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) federal contractor. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other category protected by law. Avantus hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.