Athenix Cyber & SIGINT is seeking a senior-level Software Engineer to support a large program in the Annapolis Junction, MD area.

The Software Engineer develops, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse software systems (e.g., processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real-time systems, and business management information systems) based upon documented requirements. Works individually or as part of a team. Reviews and tests software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results. Resolves software problem reports. Utilizes software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment. Provides specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, use of Commercial Off-the-shelf (COTS)/Government Off-the-shelf (GOTS) in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components.

• Use leading edge technologies to develop analytics pulling data from multiple cyber sources.
• Develop prototypes answering new questions as well as providing better answers to existing questions.
• Develop new ways to represent the data using data science methods and automating analytic processes using machine language frameworks.
• Work directly with the customer in a highly collaborative, integrated environment.
• Design, develop, test, deploy, and document big data cloud computing workflows.

Minimum Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science (CS) or related fieldplus 8-years of relevant experience (OR) a Master's degree in plus 6-years of relevant experience (OR) an Associate's degree plus 10-years of relevant experience (OR) a high school diploma/GED plus 12-years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position.
• Strong Java skills.
• Customer GHOSTMACHINE analytic development.
• Experience with Hadoop (Map Reduce & Accumulo).
• Experience with software configuration using Gitlab, Git, Gitflo and Nexus.
• Experience with Linux.
• Active TS/SCI with polygraph.

Desired Requirements:

• Some networking knowledge.
• Familiarity with customer corporate tools such as DX.
• Familiarity with JIRA and Confluence.
• Formal or informal leadership experience.