SOFTWARE DEVELOPER- SYSTEMS SOFTWARE

Job Title
SOFTWARE DEVELOPER- SYSTEMS SOFTWARE
Location
Elizabeth City, NC US (Primary)
Category
Information Technology
Job Type
Full-Time
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)
Education
Associate Degree
Security Clearance Required
Favorable Tier 1
Job Description
Ignite is an ISO 9001:2015 and CMMI Services Level 3 and Development Level 2 certified, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), headquartered in Huntsville, AL. By design, Ignite is a provider of professional services to customers in educational, federal, and commercial industries and in every action seeks to be the preeminent provider within this business space.
Location: U.S. Coast Guard Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) - Information Systems Division (ISD) Elizabeth City, NC
Clearance Requirement: Must be able to obtain a favorable Tier 1 background investigation (for unclassified systems)
Position Overview:
Team Ignite is seeking a highly skilled Software Developer - System Software to support the development, enhancement, and sustainment of complex, systems-level software solutions within the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) enterprise IT environment. This role focuses on operating system-level development, embedded software, network distribution software, and system administration for applications supporting military, business, logistics, and communications functions.
Candidates will apply advanced principles of computer science, systems engineering, and mathematical modeling to design, test, and maintain software critical to USCG mission execution. Responsibilities include full lifecycle support, from requirements gathering and architectural design to deployment, documentation, and system troubleshooting. Developers will also participate in system integration, DevSecOps practices, security remediation, and continuous monitoring of enterprise systems.
Key Responsibilities:

• Research, design, and develop systems-level and embedded software applications supporting diverse operational domains (e.g., aerospace, military, logistics, scientific computing).

• Develop software specifications and analyze requirements to inform system design and architecture.

• Provide technical support for implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of operating systems, network environments, and mission-critical applications.

• Conduct systems management, configuration, and integration to ensure optimal performance across Windows, RHEL, VMware, and SAS-based systems.

• Perform software and systems analysis to identify performance bottlenecks, compatibility issues, and architecture limitations.

• Support software and hardware evaluations, participate in validation planning, and perform regression testing.

• Provide technical expertise for defining standard operating procedures, system documentation, and database policies.

• Collaborate with systems analysts, cybersecurity teams, and USCG stakeholders to ensure solutions align with evolving mission and security requirements.

• Utilize Agile DevSecOps methodologies for rapid delivery, integration, and testing of secure system solutions.

• Conduct system health monitoring and vulnerability remediation based on security scan results.

This position is pending contract funding.
Job Requirements
Tools and Environments:

• Operating Systems: Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)

• Platforms: VMware, Microsoft Azure, SAS

• Tools: Kubernetes, Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket

• Development Methodologies: Agile, DevSecOps

• Security: Vulnerability scanning and mitigation, system hardening practices

Minimum Education and Qualifications
Journeyman Level:

• Education: Bachelor's or Associate degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Math, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent IT Certification (two years of experience = one year of education).

• Experience:

• Two (2) years of experience in RHEL, Windows, VMware, and SAS environments.

• Two (2) years of performing security remediation for systems based on security scans.

• One (1) year in Agile DevSecOps environments.

• One (1) year with Kubernetes, Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket or equivalent tools.

Senior Level:

• Education: Bachelor's or Associate degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Math, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent IT Certification (five years of experience = two years of education).

• Experience:

• Five (5) years of experience in RHEL, Windows, VMware, and SAS environments.

• Five (5) years of performing security remediation for systems based on security scans.

• Two (2) years in Agile DevSecOps environments.

• Two (2) years with Kubernetes, Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket or equivalent tools.

Subject Matter Expert (SME) Level:

• Education: Bachelor's or Associate degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Math, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent IT Certification (six years of experience = three years of education).

• Experience:

• Six (6) years of experience in RHEL, Windows, VMware, and SAS environments.

• Six (6) years of security remediation work based on vulnerability scans.

• Six (6) years in Agile DevSecOps environments.

• Six (6) years with Kubernetes, Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket or equivalent tools.

• Six (6) years of mitigating Azure hardware/software issues, performance bottlenecks, and system health challenges.

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