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When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons.  Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We’ve got what you’re looking for.

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Lead Software Developer to join our team! In this role you will be responsible for leading development efforts to support the Future Operationally Resilient Ground Evolution System (FORGE). FORGE is a program that will utilize the resources and capabilities of both the legacy Space Based-Infrared System (SBIRS) and the Next Generation OPIR system. FORGE will use current ground architecture to leverage newer technologies, facilitate the addition of new systems, and incorporate these into a common C2 architecture that includes infrastructure, platform, and core services.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Research, design, develop, and test operating systems-level software.
  Conduct vulnerability analysis and reverse engineering for software of interest.  
  Apply software engineering principles including continuous validation and product control.
• Create and maintain product documentation and participant in all system and subsystem planning meetings.
• Manage team comprised of developers, engineers, system administrators, and network engineers.

What Required Skills You’ll Bring:

• Programming in C, C++, Python, Java or other relevant programming languages.
• Reverse engineering and vulnerability analysis.
• BS degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a closely related discipline and 10+ years of experience.
• Active Top Secret clearance with eligibility to obtain SCI

What Desired Skills You’ll Bring:

• Experience in the Command and Control (C2) systems.
• Experience with SBIRS or OPIR architectures.
• Full stack development. Database and SQL knowledge.
• Cloud computing.
• Active DoD 8570/8140 IAT level II certification (CCNA-Security, CySA+, CISSP, Security+, etc.)
• Active TS/SCI

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Top SecretThis position is part of our Federal Solutions team.Our Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our diverse, intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation’s most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: 

$126,600.00 - $227,900.00We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!