Software Engineer II
Gnostech, LLCAbout the role
Gnostech, LLC is seeking a skilled Software Engineer II to support the Navy and Marine Corps (NAVWAR/NIWC Pacific) Meteorology and Oceanography (METOC) In-Service Engineering (ISEA) Program. This role supports software maintenance, development, integration, and cybersecurity compliance for fielded systems, lab assets, and Engineering Development Models (EDMs) under the METOC CB-ISEA program. The Software Engineer II works under the guidance of senior engineering staff to maintain system software, apply and test security patches, manage software documentation, and assist with certification and accreditation (C&A) processes in compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards.
Overview
Location: San Diego, CA. Hybrid or remote work is not authorized.
Job Title: Software Engineer II
Salary: $90,000-$105,000 per year
Shift: N/A
Travel: Yes, may involve several Contiguous United States (CONUS)/Outside Continental United States (OCONUS) trips as required.
Position Responsibilities
Maintain and update system software and firmware, including integration, version control, and OS/application upgrades.
Develop and test automation scripts for patch deployments; build, verify, and distribute software media.
Perform software testing and validation; create and maintain system manuals, test plans, and version documentation.
Review and validate software change requests; support troubleshooting and ensure proper configuration tracking with CM staff.
Identify, implement, and test security patches and configurations; manage vulnerability scans, mitigations, and system updates.
Assist in system hardening, STIG compliance, and C&A package preparation, including risk assessments and documentation.
Minimum Security Clearance
Current active Secret Clearance
Required Qualifications And Skills
Three (3) years of professional experience in software engineering.
Experience with Navy Tactical Systems, preferably testing and integrating experience within the CANES environment onboard ships.
Experience with applying modern software development methodologies (e.g. agile, DEVOPS/DEVSECOPS) in a professional or academic setting.
Experience with Windows and/or Linux system administration and scripting (PowerShell, Bash, and/or Python)
Experience with DISA STIGs, patch management, and vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., ACAS).
DoD 8570 IAT Level II, Security+ CE or equivalent
Desired Skills
Familiarity with software version control and configuration management tools.
Prior Navy/NAVWAR or METOC systems experience (HWDDC, NIMS, or NITES NEXT).
Education And Training Required
Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field such as Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Information Systems
Minimum Years Of Experience
Three (3) years of professional experience in software engineering, preferably within a DoD or government environment
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Gnostech LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. For more information, please visit www.eeoc.gov.
If this position requires a government clearance, the applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for accessing classified information.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and update system software and firmware, including integration, version control, and OS/application upgrades.
- Develop and test automation scripts for patch deployments; build, verify, and distribute software media.
- Perform software testing and validation; create and maintain system manuals, test plans, and version documentation.
- Review and validate software change requests; support troubleshooting and ensure proper configuration tracking with CM staff.
- Identify, implement, and test security patches and configurations; manage vulnerability scans, mitigations, and system updates.
- Assist in system hardening, STIG compliance, and C&A package preparation, including risk assessments and documentation.
Qualifications
- Three (3) years of professional experience in software engineering.
- Experience with Navy Tactical Systems, preferably testing and integrating experience within the CANES environment onboard ships.
- Experience with applying modern software development methodologies (e.g. agile, DEVOPS/DEVSECOPS) in a professional or academic setting.
- Experience with Windows and/or Linux system administration and scripting (PowerShell, Bash, and/or Python).
- Experience with DISA STIGs, patch management, and vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., ACAS).
- DoD 8570 IAT Level II, Security+ CE or equivalent.
Skills mentioned
About Gnostech, LLC
The Gnostech team consists of problem solvers who bring an innovative mix of knowledge and technology to the Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC). With a deep understanding of our customers’ challenges and expertise in existing and emerging technologies, we rapidly deliver tailored engineering solutions to meet their mission requirements. Gnostech solutions ensure system integrity and performance in all operational domains. Founded in 1981, Gnostech began as a Global Positioning System (GPS)-applied engineering company in Warminster, PA, providing GPS simulation and software development support to the U.S. Navy. Over the decades, our capabilities expanded to include expertise in cybersecurity engineering and operations, software engineering and Development Security Operations (DevSecOps), Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) engineering and operations, and Command, Control, Communications, Computer, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) systems engineering. Today, we are a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). With the addition of a west coast office in San Diego, CA, we have customer sites across the country, including the greater Philadelphia region, Colorado Springs, CO, and Albuquerque, NM. At Gnostech, our employees are our most important asset. We believe and never fail to acknowledge that taking care of them leads to success for both our company and customers. We are committed to the professional and personal development of our workforce and are continually looking for the best talent in our industry to support Gnostech’s mission.