Software Engineer III with Security Clearance

Assured Information Security (AIS) is looking for a Software Engineer III to join our team in Rome, NY. This role is ideal for an experienced software engineer with at least five years of experience who is excited to work on innovative research and software development efforts in support of Trusted Systems. *This is an onsite position located in Rome, NY and requires an active Secret clearance* Position is contingent upon contract award

What You'll Do

• Independently design, develop, debug, and test software solutions
• Develop and maintain applications within a Linux-based environment
• Apply creative problem-solving to software design and implementation
• Collaborate with peer engineers on software architecture and development efforts
• Participate in an agile, cross-functional team of developers, testers, and investigators
• Contribute to technical documentation
• Perform code and design reviews with minimal guidance from senior technical staff
• Break down complex software and system requirements and estimate level of effort for assigned tasks

Education/Experience/Skillset Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field of study, and 5 years of relevant work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience with C/C++ or Rust
• Minimum of 3 years' experience with Python, Bash or other scripting languages
• Proficiency in operating systems, data structures and programming fundamentals
• Minimum of 3 years' experience working in a Linux environment
• Knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts
• Strong foundation on virtualization / containerization (e.g. docker, KVM, VirtualBox, Xen)
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical documentation
• Ability to understand and describe highly technical software systems

Security Clearance: Active Secret clearance Travel: Less than 10% AA / Disability / Veteran US Salary Range: $104,000 - $158,000 The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on several factors including location, skills, and experience. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package which includes employer paid health insurance and a 7% contribution to your 401k, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation. AIS is a leading cyber and information security company supporting mission critical operations across the DoD, intelligence community, commerce and beyond. Founded in 2001, AIS is a privately-owned company committed to excellence in all facets. We pride ourselves on offering some of the best benefits seen in the industry. We celebrate the unique backgrounds and experiences of our people and encourage new ideas, innovation, and the autonomy to create the future and career they want with our support. #CJ