Software Architect

Vickers and Nolan Enterprises (VNE) is an engineering company that provides Government projects and programs with experienced and dedicated system architects, engineers, subject matter experts (in tactical intelligence), and program managers. VNE also develops training courses and tools to prepare warfighters to effectively employ tactical intelligence systems and provide management guidance to the Government organizations that develop these systems.

VNE has earned a reputation for exceptional performance, innovation, agility, and responsiveness in the Intelligence Community (IC). We attack our mission with a comprehensive understanding of the data available and required; skilled research, design, development, integration, and testing of systems and software solutions; expertise in cybersecurity/information assurance and technology; programmatic, acquisition, and logistics support know-how; and our own unique training curricula that enables students to excel at intelligence operations across all levels of the community.

VNE is devoted to improving tactical operations at home and abroad by enabling the seamless transition of data across the intelligence community and developing/integrating solutions to unify operations and intelligence.

VNE is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) founded in 2004 in Stafford, VA.

VNE, LLC is looking for a Secret Cleared Software Architect

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: 

• Bachelor's Degree and fourteen (14) years of experience; four (4) years of additional experience may be considered in lieu of Degree.

Experience:

• Five (5) years of experience in C4ISR related programs to include: Systems Analysis, Software Development and Integration, Systems Architecture, Systems/Equipment Support, Test and Evaluation, and Logistics support of C4ISR requirements.
• Ten (10) years of technical experience in network, system architecture, and the interoperability of USMC intelligence system collection and analysis platform, development, testing, and implementation of requirements, specific product and systems. Experience may be achieved simultaneously.
• Experience with integration and configuration of applications in a Linux, CentOS, RHEL environment.
• Ability to load Operating Systems.
• Experience in creating and deploying applications.
• Experience with Kubernetes or other containerization background.
• Common Firmware Environment (CFE) experience.
• Matlab and RaptorX experience.
• Python, Java, and Golang experience.
• Secret Security Clearance required; must be able to obtain a Top Secret Clearance to maintain employment.

Additional Qualifications Preferred:

Individual should have work experience and knowledge of the following technical areas:

• Systems and/or Software Engineering experience on a government software development contract.
• Experience with software development, installation, and integration activities.
• Experience in requirements management.
• Experience in CONOPS / OPSCON development.
• Experience in integration, and/or verification and validation.
• Experience in technical risk management.
• Experience in SE process development and deployment.
• Experience in MBSE practices and simulations

Job Description:

VNE is seeking a Software Architect to support the research & development, test and evaluation, fielding, documentation development, configuration management, software engineering and integration, training, fielding and sustainment, cybersecurity, and program management of United States Marine Corps Signals Intelligence programs.

The Software Architect provides system and software engineering expertise and support in one or more of the following areas:

• Design, development, test and integration of software systems/applications;
• Coding, debugging, testing and troubleshooting throughout the development process;
• Interacting with other engineering groups to identify functional and performance requirements for application programs, assess software issues/defects, resolve problems and develop solutions;
• Performing requirements analysis and management;
• Conducting market surveys and assessing new technologies;
• Coordinating with program stakeholders for the successful execution of software development programs; and/or
• Establishing and maintaining RMF policies and processes, conducting system and software cybersecurity, and maintaining the security accreditation for systems and software.

Essential Duties of the Job:

• Ability to communicate task requirement information to client in a clear and concise manner.
• Must be able to sit and stand for prolonged periods of time, as well as lead and participate in meetings and working groups.
• Requires visual acuity to use a keyboard.
• Must be able to attend work each day, during scheduled hours, unless on travel or approved time off.
• Ability to work on computer for long periods, and communicate with individuals by telephone, email and face-to-face

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• While performing duties of job, employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
• Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• May be exposed to chemicals related to office equipment.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate (i.e. general office environment).

Benefits:

• 401 (K) w/ up to 3.5% Company Match
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Gym Membership (varies by location)
• Corporate-Sponsored Events