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Software Developer

Agile Defense
Springfield, VA Other
POSTED ON 1/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/7/2026

Requisition #: 1268

Job Title: Software Developer

Location: 6595 Springfield Center Dr, Springfield, Virginia 22150

Clearance Level: Active Top Secret

Required Certification(s):

· Cybersecurity Certifications are a plus.



SUMMARY:

We are currently seeking several talented Java Software Engineers to support an Agency-level Advanced Cyber Analytics team. This program in sum provides targeted threat monitoring and response capabilities related to security event monitoring, incident response, malware analysis and reverse engineering, cyber intelligence, and insider threat. The positions will focus on custom app development in support of the mission and the team from inception to operations to decommission. To support this advanced cyber analytics team, we are seeking candidates with full stack development experience, a strong desire to work in the cybersecurity field and a willingness to join a small dynamic team tackling a diverse set of challenges. Strong written and verbal communications skills are a must.



JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES


· Develop and implement a single Commercial-off-the-Shelf (COTS) Cyber Threat Intelligence Lifecycle Analytics platform for use in the customer environment.

· Provide cross-functional support.

· Perform software development, testing, and deployment of specialized tools used for big data analytics and other projects as assigned related to: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Detection & Identification Platforms, Enterprise Tactical Operations Tools, and Case Tracking Tools.

· Utilize aspects of the Agile process to measure different aspects of the development process to completion.

· Implement automation and orchestration capabilities within the customer environment.

· Document design and development documentation on solutions provided.


QUALIFICATIONS


Required Certifications

· Cybersecurity Certifications are a plus.


Education, Background, and Years of Experience

· Bachelor’s degree if in a computer/information technology field, and a minimum of 3 years of work experience in a similar role.

· Or, seven years experience in Java development or similar role.

· Experience developing with Java.


ADDITIONAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Required Skills

· A desire to work as a part of a small team with a willingness to work in multiple capacities as needed.

· Full stack development experience (Java preferred) with enterprise applications or microservices, preferably in a closed environment.

· Familiarization with Ansible.

· Experience working with/knowledge of the Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) or with Elastic Agents.



Preferred Skills

·Subject Matter Expertise with the Elastic Stack/Agents (Elastic Certified Engineer is a plus).

· Experience developing with common Java frameworks such as Spring and Hibernate.

· Experience integrating backend systems with third party APIs, SQL databases, and NoSQL databases.

· Familiar with Dev/Sec/Ops tools including Git, Jenkins and Docker.

· Familiar working in -like environments.

· Practical experience working in the cybersecurity industry - processing cybersecurity data, familiarity using or integrating with enterprise cyber technologies, etc.



WORKING CONDITIONS


Environmental Conditions

· The candidate will be working in an office setting, both on site and remote.


Strength Demands

· Sedentary – 10 lbs. Maximum lifting, occasional lift/carry of small articles. Some occasional walking or standing may be required. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.


Physical Requirements

· Stand or Sit; Walk; See; Climb (stairs, ladders) or Balance (ascend / descend, work atop, traverse).

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