{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"de1794d0ddc4e1123cd77878","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/de1794d0ddc4e1123cd77878","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/de1794d0ddc4e1123cd77878","title":"Software Network Engineer","description":"Ignite Digital enables national security agencies to accelerate decisions, elevate operational outcomes and achieve the outsized performance only an inside partner can deliver.\n\nWe combine mission experience, domain knowledge and technology expertise with the things partners can only know by being there every day. When agencies need a combination of tech and touch, Ignite Digital creates outcome-driving partnerships and stands with agencies to accomplish mission objectives.\n\nIgnite Digital accelerates capability to the speed of every mission, deploying intelligent solutions and AI integration for faster, better transformation. Ignite delivers partnership beyond presentations to inspire the confidence to lead in a digital-forward world.\n\nIgnite Digital. The Edge from Within.\n\nPerks of Working at Ignite Digital:\n\nCompetitive pay and benefits, including PTO\nEducation stipends and referral bonuses\nCompelling work with the U.S. federal government\nStrong emphasis on volunteer and community engagement\nOpportunity to shape the future of our industry\nSupportive colleagues and management who invest in your growth\n\nWe are seeking a Software Engineer to support the development, integration, deployment, and sustainment of critical software systems supporting Department of Defense (DoD) customers. The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer who is equally comfortable developing software, deploying solutions, troubleshooting distributed systems, and supporting fielded platforms. You will not just write code, this role is responsible for network configuration for VLAN configuration on edge-node devices, ensuring the software developed integrates into the hardware components, and assisting with the Interim Authority To Operate accreditation process for the system to backhaul data to an approved DoN Network. You should be comfortable validating communication protocols, developing containerized applications, and understand basic security principals such as authenticated transport, and signed data.\n\nResponsibilities:\n\n• Design, develop, test, and maintain mission software applications and services\nDevelop automation scripts and deployment tooling using Go, Bash, and Python\nSupport Linux systems, systemd services, and secure remote administration using SSH\nBuild and deploy containerized applications using Podman and Quadlets\nConfigure and troubleshoot Ethernet networking, VLANs, TLS, and system communications, including tagged and untagged traffic, trunk ports, and network segmentation concepts\nExecute provisioning, bootstrap, and deployment procedures for operational systems\nSupport hardware integration including serial, USB, I2C, and SPI interfaces\nInterface software systems with embedded and peripheral hardware components\nUtilize serial console connections for diagnostics and troubleshooting\nSupport software integration with hardware interfaces including USB, I2C, SPI, and Ethernet-connected devices\nAssist in identifying and isolating software, hardware, power, and network-related issues\nEnsure software services remain resilient to hardware attachment and detachment events\nSupport Authority to Operate (ATO), RMF, and cybersecurity compliance activities as required\n\nRequired Qualifications:\n\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)\n7+ years of software engineering or systems integration experience\nExperience with Linux, Bash, Git, Go, Python, and container technologies. Comfortable daily driver on Linux (Debian/Ubuntu-class systems on Pi and sim VMs)\nWorking knowledge of networking fundamentals including wired ethernet, TCP/IP, VLANs, DNS, and routing\nExperience configuring and troubleshooting Ethernet-based networks, including IP addressing, subnetting, routing, and DNS\nExperience supporting software deployed on Linux-based embedded or edge-computing platforms\nAbility to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\n\nActive Secret clearance\nExperience supporting DoD, Navy, Marine Corps, or Intelligence Community programs\nExperience with ARM-based platforms, embedded Linux, and edge computing environments\nExperience integrating software with sensors, radios, autonomous systems, unmanned systems, or edge-computing devices\nFamiliarity with RMF, Zero Trust, and secure software development practices\n\nSalary: 120k+ to align with experience and education\n\nLocation: Charleston, SC\n\nSchedule: 5 days onsite in Charleston\n\nApplicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.\n\nIgnite Digital is a Small Business committed to providing exceptional service to government agencies at competitive prices. The capabilities and experience of our staff and our extensive industry relationships distinguish Ignite Digital Services among government contractors.\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled\n\nFor individuals who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://bit.ly/2XqZoLM (CA) or https://bit.ly/3Eo922f (SC) or contact Human Resources. Ignite Digital Services will not make any posting or employment decision that does not comply with applicable laws relating to labor and employment, equal employment opportunity, employment eligibility requirements or related matters. 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