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Job Requirements Offutt AFB, NE Omaha, NE Top Secret Polygraph Senior Level Career (10+ yrs experience) Salary not specified Join Premium to unlock estimated salaries
Job Description Job Category:
Space and Cyber Requisition Number:
SOFTW003289
Posting Details Description Join USfalcon and lead a mission-critical program supporting the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC) and USSTRATCOM.
The Software Engineer, SME serves as the senior technical expert responsible for the execution, performance, and success of Advisory & Assistance Services (A&AS) across Business, Engineering, and Cybersecurity functions. Operating in a classified, fast-paced environment, this role serves as the primary interface with government stakeholders and is recognized as the definitive subject-matter authority in software engineering, information technology, and secure application delivery for AFNWC/NCC
programs. JOB SUMMARY
The Software Engineer, SME will act as the AFNWC/NCC-recognized expert in a specialized software/IT domain, guiding technical direction, solution design, and delivery across complex, secure computing environments. The SME will apply deep theoretical and practical knowledge of software engineering to assess, design, develop, secure, test, and sustain mission software systems, ensuring solutions meet stringent requirements for reliability, maintainability, cybersecurity, and operational performance. This position is central to designing and implementing best practices, leading technical work-groups, and integrating developmental software into operational platforms in support of USSTRATCOM
missions. ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Act as the primary expert for specific software applications and IT domains; lead workgroups and provide guidance on resolving organizational needs through technical innovation. Define government requirements and generate design specifications, translating complex needs into detailed algorithms for coding and technical execution. Assist Cybersecurity Engineers by ensuring hardware, operating systems, and software designs satisfy DoDD 8570 security requirements for the Computing Environment (CE). Work within an Agile team to perform coding, automation script writing for auto-deployable software, and peer code reviews. Perform Software Quality Assurance (SQA) and systematic testing to ensure products meet defined reliability and maintainability standards. Research emerging COTS/GOTS
technologies and develop software prototypes to support system modernization and "Analysis of Alternatives" for USSTRATCOM
mission requirements. Review and prepare comprehensive technical documentation, including user guides, training manuals, system specifications, and flowcharts. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum of 10+ years of experience in software engineering with a focus on large-scale, complex systems (millions of lines of code). Proven experience in the full SDLC, including requirements in analysis, design, construction, testing, and maintenance. Experience working within an Agile software development framework and implementing automation for software build, packaging, and deployment. Deep understanding of DoD information security assurance processes and DoDD 8570 requirements. Must be able to successfully pass a polygraph examination. PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience supporting AFNWC/NCC and/or USSTRATCOM
programs in classified environments. Expertise in secure architecture/design for Computing Environments (CE) including OS hardening and secure configuration baselines. Familiarity with DoD RMF, STIGs, DISA SRGs, and related cybersecurity compliance processes. Proficiency with DevSecOps practices, Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, Ansible), and containerization/orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes). Experience with modern software stacks (e.g., Python, Java, C/C++, .NET), test automation frameworks, and performance testing. Knowledge of messaging/data transmission concepts and integration of software into operational command-and-control platforms. Experience with MBSE, digital engineering, and model-based documentation/tools (SysML, Cameo). Background in evaluating emerging tech for mission application (cloud services, microservices, event-driven architectures). Prior participation in high-visibility government work-groups or technical tiger teams. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field; Master's degree preferred DoD Directive (DoDD) 8570 IAM Level II certification (e.g., CAP, CASP+ CE, CISM, CISSP, or GSLC) (required) Additional relevant technical certifications (e.g., CISSP, CASP+, AWS/GCP/Azure cloud certs, Scrum/Agile) preferred REQUIRED CLEARANCE
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medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, parental leave, pet insurance, paid time off, and holidays. About US:
USfalcon has grown from our roots in 1984 to become a mid-tier professional services company supporting a diverse and global customer base of DoD and Federal Agencies. We have been excelling in diverse platforms for almost 30 years and continue to be an industry leader. If you thrive in an organization that values integrity, commitment, stewardship, and service, we want to meet you. We deliver core capabilities in Aviation, Space, Information Technology, and Business Operations and continue to grow and expand our competencies, contracts and customer base, adding to our long history of supporting customer and community needs. Learn more at www.usfalcon.com/history . group id:
10123209 Apply now
