Lalaith Astor Technical Consulting House
SENIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER
Lalaith Astor Technical Consulting House, Fort George Meade, Maryland, United States
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SENIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER
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COMPANY OVERVIEW
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Lalaith Astor Technical Consulting House (LATCH) provides technical consulting services to the US Federal Government. We provide dependable high-quality solutions as well as innovative architecture, engineering, and functional designs. Our core values enable us to bring unique viewpoints as we approach our work such as understanding and adopting the clients mission; delivering technical solutions that are aligned to client goals, objectives, and budgets; empowering clients through systems engineering and technical assistance (SETA) services; and producing high quality, value-driven work products. TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_24_25TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_25_26
At LATCH, youll work with clients and a leadership team that empowers our people to think audaciously, welcomes differences, and encourages pride in our work while exposing and solving emerging challenges to meet impactful commitments. TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_26_27TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_27_28
JOB SUMMARY
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Lalaith Astor Technical Consulting House (LATCH) is seeking an experienced Software Developer to support DISA OSS sustainment for key OSS componentsspecifically JSME (which consolidates JSMPS and JIST). JIST automates the SAR/SAA process; JSMPS supports planning and management of UHF and commercial SATCOM resources for USSTRATCOM, COCOMs, JTFs, components, and the Joint Staff. The objective is to keep JSME running in production and lab until its replacement is available. TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_30_31TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_31_32
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
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Job responsibilities and duties will include, but are not limited to, the following: TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_34_35TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_35_36
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Provide sustainment support: break-fix, patching, IAVA remediation, software updates/upgrades, configuration guidance, routine maintenance, and testing for configuration/software/OS/hardware changes; components include Oracle Database, WebLogic, and Java. TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_37_38TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_38_39
Perform break-fix: troubleshoot issues, restore service, update tickets, and brief management on scope, time, and cost. TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_39_40TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_40_41
Conduct recurring maintenance: renew expiring soft certificates, purge logs, make minor config changes, and perform routine activities to keep systems running. TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_41_42TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_42_43
Maintain security compliance & accreditation: keep lab systems current with patches and STIGs across OS and COTS/GOTS layers. TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_43_44TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_44_45
Deliver system upgrades (IA-driven for EOL components); a database upgrade is anticipated; provide configuration guidance as systems are upgraded. TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_45_46TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_46_47
Verify lab and production responsiveness to regular security scans and troubleshoot scan issues. TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_47_48TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_48_49
Support C&A for lab and production by supplying STIG/scan information to the ISSM; test all upgrades/config changes/fixes in lab before production. TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_49_50TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_50_51
Develop and collect monthly performance metrics across hosting platform, database, and application tiers. TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_51_52
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REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS, AND SKILLS
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Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret clearance. TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_57_58TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_58_59
10+ years of relevant experience. TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_59_60TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_60_61
Experience supporting Oracle Database, WebLogic, and Java in production sustainment contexts. TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_61_62TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_62_63
Demonstrated hands-on work with STIGs, IAVA remediation, and lab-first testing prior to production release. TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_63_64
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DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
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Bachelors degree in a relevant field. TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_69_70TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_70_71
Experience with DoD sustainment programs and accreditation workflows. TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_71_72TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_72_73
Familiarity with SATCOM mission context and performance monitoring across platform/DB/app tiers. TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_73_74TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_74_75
Scripting/automation for metrics collection and reporting. TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_75_76TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_76_77
Experience planning/running IA-driven upgrades for end-of-life components. TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_77_78
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WORK LOCATION
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Fort Meade - Maryland TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_82_83TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_83_84
security clearance
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Top Secret TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_86_87TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_87_88
education
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Bachelor's Degree preferred. TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_90_91TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_91_92
Benefits
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401(k) TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_95_96TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_96_97
Dental insurance TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_97_98TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_98_99
Health insurance TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_99_100TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_100_101
Paid time off TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_101_102TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_102_103
Parental leave TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_103_104TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_104_105
Professional development assistance TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_105_106TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_106_107
Referral program TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_107_108TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_108_109
Vision insurance TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_109_110
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eeo statement
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LATCH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_114_115TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_115_116
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_116_117TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_117_118
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This opportunity is contingent upon contract award . TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_118_119 #J-18808-Ljbffr
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COMPANY OVERVIEW
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Lalaith Astor Technical Consulting House (LATCH) provides technical consulting services to the US Federal Government. We provide dependable high-quality solutions as well as innovative architecture, engineering, and functional designs. Our core values enable us to bring unique viewpoints as we approach our work such as understanding and adopting the clients mission; delivering technical solutions that are aligned to client goals, objectives, and budgets; empowering clients through systems engineering and technical assistance (SETA) services; and producing high quality, value-driven work products. TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_24_25TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_25_26
At LATCH, youll work with clients and a leadership team that empowers our people to think audaciously, welcomes differences, and encourages pride in our work while exposing and solving emerging challenges to meet impactful commitments. TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_26_27TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_27_28
JOB SUMMARY
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Lalaith Astor Technical Consulting House (LATCH) is seeking an experienced Software Developer to support DISA OSS sustainment for key OSS componentsspecifically JSME (which consolidates JSMPS and JIST). JIST automates the SAR/SAA process; JSMPS supports planning and management of UHF and commercial SATCOM resources for USSTRATCOM, COCOMs, JTFs, components, and the Joint Staff. The objective is to keep JSME running in production and lab until its replacement is available. TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_30_31TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_31_32
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
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Job responsibilities and duties will include, but are not limited to, the following: TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_34_35TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_35_36
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Provide sustainment support: break-fix, patching, IAVA remediation, software updates/upgrades, configuration guidance, routine maintenance, and testing for configuration/software/OS/hardware changes; components include Oracle Database, WebLogic, and Java. TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_37_38TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_38_39
Perform break-fix: troubleshoot issues, restore service, update tickets, and brief management on scope, time, and cost. TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_39_40TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_40_41
Conduct recurring maintenance: renew expiring soft certificates, purge logs, make minor config changes, and perform routine activities to keep systems running. TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_41_42TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_42_43
Maintain security compliance & accreditation: keep lab systems current with patches and STIGs across OS and COTS/GOTS layers. TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_43_44TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_44_45
Deliver system upgrades (IA-driven for EOL components); a database upgrade is anticipated; provide configuration guidance as systems are upgraded. TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_45_46TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_46_47
Verify lab and production responsiveness to regular security scans and troubleshoot scan issues. TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_47_48TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_48_49
Support C&A for lab and production by supplying STIG/scan information to the ISSM; test all upgrades/config changes/fixes in lab before production. TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_49_50TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_50_51
Develop and collect monthly performance metrics across hosting platform, database, and application tiers. TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_51_52
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REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS, AND SKILLS
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Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret clearance. TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_57_58TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_58_59
10+ years of relevant experience. TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_59_60TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_60_61
Experience supporting Oracle Database, WebLogic, and Java in production sustainment contexts. TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_61_62TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_62_63
Demonstrated hands-on work with STIGs, IAVA remediation, and lab-first testing prior to production release. TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_63_64
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DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
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Bachelors degree in a relevant field. TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_69_70TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_70_71
Experience with DoD sustainment programs and accreditation workflows. TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_71_72TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_72_73
Familiarity with SATCOM mission context and performance monitoring across platform/DB/app tiers. TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_73_74TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_74_75
Scripting/automation for metrics collection and reporting. TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_75_76TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_76_77
Experience planning/running IA-driven upgrades for end-of-life components. TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_77_78
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WORK LOCATION
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Fort Meade - Maryland TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_82_83TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_83_84
security clearance
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Top Secret TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_86_87TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_87_88
education
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Bachelor's Degree preferred. TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_90_91TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_91_92
Benefits
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401(k) TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_95_96TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_96_97
Dental insurance TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_97_98TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_98_99
Health insurance TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_99_100TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_100_101
Paid time off TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_101_102TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_102_103
Parental leave TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_103_104TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_104_105
Professional development assistance TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_105_106TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_106_107
Referral program TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_107_108TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_108_109
Vision insurance TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_109_110
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eeo statement
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LATCH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_114_115TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_115_116
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_116_117TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_117_118
Note:
This opportunity is contingent upon contract award . TGM_PAGESPEED_LAZY_ITEMS_INGORED_BLOCK_118_119 #J-18808-Ljbffr