Title:
Senior Software Engineer
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Around here, we define the future.
But we at KBR we share one goal: to improve the world responsibly as a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers.
KBR is seeking a Senior DevSecOps software engineer to support NASA's Earth Observing System Data and Information System (EOSDIS) Evolution and Development 3 (EED-3) contract. KBR's EED-3 team provides Earth scientists and others access to data from NASA's Earth Science missions.As a member of the EED-3 team, the Senior DevSecOps software engineer will build innovative tools allowing scientists and students alike to discover, transform, update and improve the quality of Earth Science data in the pursuit of solving a wide range of environmental and socio-economic issues.
The Senior DevSecOps software engineer in this role will work with the On-Premise and Cloud CICD team to integrate security compliance and vulnerability scanning tooling into software build, test, and deployment processes.
The candidate will perform design, development, integration and testing of the security software in support of software deliveries using the Agile software development methodologies. The successful candidate will have a knowledge of technical standards, principles, concepts of software engineering and will be expected to develop solutions to technical problems of varying scope and complexity.
Specific duties and responsibilities include:
Testing, selection and implementation of technologies and tools related to security and CICD pipeline
Collaborate with diverse development teams to evolve automated continuous integration (CI) and continuous delivery (CD) system
Participate as a member on an Agile team and work with other team members to review user stories, estimate effort to build functionality supporting user stories and participate in sprint reviews
Work with vendors and other technical and security teams for problem resolution
Document release information to achieve an effective product deployment
Use effective troubleshooting techniques to identify software problems
Possess knowledge of the implementation of risk assessment techniques and the latest security best practices
Automation of security controls
Required Skills:
Experience with CICD or DevOps tools (Bamboo, Jenkins, Nexus, Docker,Snyk )
Experience with DAST/FAST security vulnerability tools
Knowledge of Linux/UNIX OS (Red Hat or CentOS Linux 7 or 8)
Experience writing Python 3, Java, C++, and other high level languages
Experience writing scripting languages such as Bash or C-Shell
Experience deploying and monitoring web applications in AWS via Terraform and/or CloudFormation
Experience supporting software development teams, tools, and processes
Demonstrated ability in writing and maintaining software documentation
Desired Skills:
Experience with AWS (e.g. ECS, Lambda functions, S3)
Experience with Postgres, GIT, Apache, Tomcat, Jira or Web Coverage Services (WCS)
Python numpy and hdf libraries
Experience with Docker containers
Required Education & Experience:
Must have a BS degree in technical major, such as engineering or computer science, and 8 years direct professional experience.
4 years of experience writing Python, Java, C++, or other high level language code
6 years of experience in supporting development and sustainment of a large system in a Linux environment
HIR-1709B
Experience and/or Education in lieu of these qualifications will be reviewed for applicability to meet these requirements.
KBR Benefits
KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.
Click here to learn more: KBR Benefits (https://bit.ly/3GHFBLA)
KBR partners with several other companies to fulfill its requirements as a government contractor. The selected subcontracting companies align their benefits as closely as possible to those above.
Inclusion and Diversity at KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer. We Deliver - Together.
Click here to learn more: Inclusion and Diversity at KBR (https://www.kbr.com/en/who-we-are/our-people/inclusion-and-diversity)
Permission to work in the United States is required; U.S. citizenship is preferred
All candidates must be able to pass a National Agency Clearance with Inquires (NACI) screening
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
