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SME Application Developer

NewGen Technologies
Herndon, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/6/2026
Our Partner is currently seeking a Subject Matter Expert Application Developer with a focus on DevSecOps to work on a suite of services that will provide users with tools to automate a wide range of enterprise-wide applications and data-centric mission management applications. They will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure systems comply with security policies, standards, and best practices. The position requires hands-on experience implementing security compliance, cloud automation, continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD), and DevSecOps best practices to enhance the security, scalability, and efficiency of mission-critical applications.

Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and implement security architectures for information systems
  • Conduct risk assessments and provide mitigation strategies for identified vulnerabilities
  • Coordinate and respond to external organizations to Support the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process, including preparation of System Security Plans (SSP), Contingency Plans (CP) Security Assessment Reports (SAR), and Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&M)
  • Collaborate with System Owners, and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with organizational security standards
  • Integrate security controls into the software development lifecycle (SDLC)
  • Work closely with software developers and cloud engineers to integrate security and automation into the software development lifecycle
  • Support AWS CloudWatch, AWS Security Hub, GuardDuty, SPLUNK, or ELK for proactive monitoring, logging, and compliance reporting
  • Manage multiple SPLUNK environments and create SPLUNK queries and dashboards as needed
  • Participate in security testing, audits, and incident response activities
  • Provide security engineering support throughout all system lifecycle phases
  • Stay current with emerging security threats and technologies
Requirements
  • TS/SCI FSP Clearance
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
  • CISSP, CASP , CEH, GSLC, Security , AWS Certified Security certifications or other relevant cybersecurity certifications
  • Hands-on experience with tools such as eMASS, XACTA, Nessus, ACAS, or similar
  • Strong understanding of networking, operating systems (Windows/Linux), and encryption technologies
  • Must have experience with configuring and managing security-related configurations of AWS EC2 instances
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
Desired Skills
  • Familiarity with secure software development practices and DevSecOps tools

About Us
For more than 20 years, NewGen Technologies has solved our clients’ toughest IT challenges with integrity, security, and outstanding service by delivering both technology and talent. We have helped secure borders, have used artificial intelligence (AI) to fight terror, aided the identification of criminals, and have helped to prevent crime through the introduction of biometrics. Our team of Highly Cleared Specialists have hard-to-find skills and expertise in a wide spectrum of technologies to provide solutions that transform business processes and solve problems of national significance. #CJ

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