Apex Systems Looking for Desktop Developer at Norfolk, VA Full Time

Job Description:

Apex Systems, America’s second largest technical staffing firm, has an opening for a Systems Engineer with a Government client in Hampton Roads, VA.

If interested in this, or any other opportunities in the Government space, please send resume and contact information to Genesis, via [email protected]

Candidates must be US Citizens and able to obtain/maintain an interim Secret Clearance, per a condition of employment

Title: Systems Engineer

Location: Hybrid Remote – Hampton Roads or within 80 mile radius **Come on Site as Needed**

Contract Type: 12-Month Contract-to-Permanent Hire
Contract Rate: $65.00 – 70.00/ Hourly Rate

Permanent Hire Salary: $130,000 – $150,000

Requirements:

Job Description:

• Develops new functionality and maintains existing custom government off the shelf (GOTS) windows-based C++ application (client side)
• Develops new functionality and maintains existing custom government off the shelf (GOTS) middleware using secure coding best practices for a Linux based (server side) Platform as a Service (PaaS) environment.
• Automates system administration and database functions and integrates middleware components for a Linux based Platform as a Service (PaaS) environment.
• Assists in identification of security vulnerabilities and remediates them with oversight. Adheres to applicable DoD STIGs (secure technical implantation guides) when developing software.
• Promotes software development best practices and identifies specific areas for process improvement.
• Works effectively in a highly collaborative team-oriented environment. Demonstrates initiative by identifying solutions for problems and influencing team members to implement them.
• Develops installation packages and creates upgrade paths for system updates.
• Applies a “system of systems” approach when performing systems engineering functions (such as creation of requirement and design documentation, or analysis of impacts to existing system functionality and interfaces for potential modifications).
• Provides deep level technical support for end users.
• Provides status of tasking to project leads and management.
• Responsible for creation of work proposals / technical documentation and other duties which may include administering the resources required to execute projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain CSWF Certification.

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge and ability to develop with the following development software tools: C, C++, TSQL, Visual Studio in multiple operating system environments (Red Hat, Windows, VMWare).
• Knowledge of PowerBuilder development is a plus, but not required.
• Knowledge and ability to program accessing and manipulating RDBMS (Sybase preferred). Knowledge and ability to develop Linux based scripts (e.g. bash, sh, Perl, python).
• Knowledge of and ability to harden ports and protocols used for multi-factor authentication of users.
• Ability to create software installation packages
• Ability to apply concepts and technologies associated with computer science and software engineering. (Systems Engineering, Systems Integration, Configuration Management, Requirements, Database Design/Development, IA Best Practices and Coding for Secure Systems).
• Ability to perform complex problem solving across multiple OS and network environments.
• Ability to effectively use oral and written communications to convey ideas and concepts, explain rationale, and provide recommendations.

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178.