Senior Specialist, Software Engineering (WACO)

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

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L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Senior Specialist, Software Engineering - *Sign on bonuses between $15K-$25K*

Job Code: 40625

Job Location: Waco, TX

Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

L3Harris is seeking a dedicated and skilled Senior-Level Software Engineer to join our innovative technology team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in developing and enhancing software solutions that contribute to the strategic objectives of our organization. This position involves working collaboratively within a dynamic environment to design, develop, and maintain software applications that are critical to our operations and customer satisfaction.

Essential Functions: 

Expert at Linux cyber security practices, notably in SELinux (MAC) and other areas (DAC configuration, auditing, integrity monitoring (fapolicyd), iptables, systemd services (e.g., seccomp).

Experience with using automation tools like the SCAP Compliance Checker (SCC) and Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG)  practices for compliance against DoD security standards

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate new features and functionality.

Engage with other team members in the planning of project timelines, implementation of design specifications, and system performance improvements.

Conduct code reviews, write unit tests, and document software implementations to ensure development quality.

Troubleshoot and resolve issues in existing software applications, enhancing user experience and system performance.

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of technology standards, industry trends, and emerging technologies.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience; Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience; In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

Demonstrated software development experience within the DoD industry.

Demonstrated understanding of software development principles and design patterns.

Demonstrated experience in one or more programming languages such as C++, Python, or similar.

Demonstrated familiarity with the full software development lifecycle (SDLC).

Ability to obtain/maintain a DoD security clearance.

Ability to travel domestically and/or ability to work extended hours as needed based on business demands.

Preferred Additional Skills:

Demonstrated knowledge of Windows and UNIX based platforms (CENTOS/ROCKY/RHEL 8)

Demonstrated knowledge of Git, GitLab or Bitbucket, and JIRA

Demonstrated understanding of cybersecurity principles and secure coding practices (Fortify)

Demonstrated experience with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub).

Demonstrated understanding of containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).

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