Senior Software Engineer - Post Quantum Investigation (Prime Contract)

Position Title: Software Engineer (Post Quantum Investigation)

Location: Annapolis Junction, MD (ample parking), One day of telework per week

Reports To: Program Manager / Team Lead

Job Type: Full-time

Clearance Requirement: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Summary:

LufCo is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with a focus on Post Quantum Investigations.  Drive automation and modernization to truly impact mission success. This is an opportunity to make a real difference. Own your own hardware, own your own stack - Influence the entire solution to optimize performance. This is a contract ready for change and solution implementation! The team is collaborative and actively engaged in transitioning to AWS cloud and modernization. LufCo is a well established, small business pushing performance with an impactful blend of work quality and mission dictated urgency. 

Success in this role looks like:

Digging in with your teams to effectively perform requirements analysis, refinement, testing, troubleshooting, deployment, and push secure access solutions forward to support the customer. If you enjoy a flexible schedule, engaging with your teammates, enjoy hands-on system interaction, and have strong communication skills to effectively communicate technical details with those that work with you and those you serve, this may be the opportunity for you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive Post Quantum Investigation forward utilizing commercial and government best practices for ensuring secure solutions
• Design a CNSA 2.0 (Commercial National Security Algorithm) compliant PKI system, including hardware and software evaluations. 
• Planning, implementation, and evolution of Data Protection sets for evaluation and analysis as part of existing system modernization efforts
• Ability to see impacts of system changes at scale, minimizing technical debt and critical thinking related to strategic moves regarding Identity, Credentialing, and Access Management Solutions
• Provide fundamental knowledge on applying technologies like containerization to legacy physical workloads, the ability to identify automation improvements, and the ability to communicate pros/cons as part of the technical decision making process
• Demonstrate a high level of familiarity with software patterns and modern design methodology
• Software development on Linux based platforms
• Software planning to include development planning, build planning, and sprint planning
• Develop software to meet cybersecurity related software requirements and constraints
• Advocate for automation in all aspects of the system (build, deployment, test, updating, and monitoring)

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field
• 4 years of relevant work experience may be substituted for a B.S. degree 

Experience:

• Fourteen (14) or more years experience as a Software Engineer in programs and contracts of similar scope

Skills:

• Languages: C, C++, Go, Docker, Rust - architecture review. Cryptologic hardware and HSM. Python and Java (for both front-end (Swing) and back-end (servlets), Javascript (vanilla/JQuery),Shell Scripting (BASH), PL/SQL (Oracle)
• Frameworks: React and Spring/Spring Boot
• OS: Linux and Windows
• COTs: AEM (Adobe)
• Servers: JBoss 7.x and Tomcat

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to travel as required.
• Standard office environment with occasional requirements to visit client sites, labs, or field environments.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work: Contribute to critical national security initiatives and make a real difference in protecting our nation.
• Cutting-Edge Technology: Work with the latest advancements in SIGINT and related fields.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development, training, and advancement within a growing company.
• Collaborative Environment: Join a team of highly skilled and supportive engineers who are passionate about their work.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive salary, generous PTO, health/dental/vision insurance, 401K matching, tuition reimbursement.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive Pay: Annual salary ranges from $170,000 to $225,000. Salaries depend on labor category, years of experience, education, skills relevant to the position, and type of contract.
• Benefits: Including Paid Time Off; 401K Contribution and Employer Match Contributions; and Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage.
• For the full list of LufCo Benefits, visit our website:https://www.lufburrow.com/careers

Position availability can vary due to dynamic, evolving contract needs. This job posting being active does not guarantee an immediately available position matching its description. This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities and qualifications for this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may be subject to change based on the needs of the company.

LufCo provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

LufCo Employees: This position qualifies for a Purple Award level referral bonus.  For more information, visit the Employee Portal.