Description
Markon is seeking a Software Engineer to support the Fort Meade customer by designing, developing, testing, and maintaining secure software solutions that enable cyber threat intelligence sharing and mission-critical operations. This role develops scalable applications, enterprise integrations, and cloud-native services using modern programming languages, Kubernetes, and Agile development practices. The role supports secure, standards-based data exchange through technologies such as Apache NiFi, STIX/TAXII, and distributed cloud platforms while delivering resilient, production-ready capabilities across complex enterprise environments.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and integrate Kubernetes-hosted services supporting cyber threat intelligence sharing and enterprise mission applications.
- Develop, maintain, and optimize Apache NiFi data flows for reliable data collection, routing, transformation, and delivery.
- Implement STIX and TAXII interfaces to enable secure, standards-based cyber threat intelligence exchange.
- Develop software components, automation, and integration services using Python, Java, and Bash.
- Integrate applications and services across AWS and Azure cloud environments.
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable APIs and service interfaces supporting machine-to-machine communication and enterprise interoperability.
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve complex data flow, connectivity, interoperability, and application performance issues.
- Implement monitoring, logging, and operational controls to improve service availability, reliability, and performance.
- Develop technical documentation, interface specifications, deployment procedures, and data exchange workflows.
- Collaborate with engineering and mission teams in an Agile environment to deliver secure, production-ready software solutions.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph with this Customer.
- Bachelor's degree and 14+ years of software engineering experience.
- Experience integrating enterprise services and distributed applications.
- Strong experience developing and maintaining Apache NiFi data flows or comparable data-flow technologies.
- Experience developing software using Python, Java, and Bash.
- Experience integrating applications and services across AWS and Azure cloud environments.
- Strong familiarity with STIX and TAXII standards.
- Experience developing and deploying containerized applications using Kubernetes.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration skills.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience supporting cyber threat intelligence sharing platforms.
- Experience integrating services across classified and unclassified environments.
- Experience with DevSecOps pipelines, secure API design, observability, and monitoring tools.
- Experience with container security and cloud-native application architectures
Salary Range USD $210,000.00 - USD $220,000.00 /Yr.The Markon pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
Overview
Eager to join a team where your skills are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your impact is profound? Look no further than Markon, a premier consulting firm deeply dedicated to advancing our nation's most critical missions.
At Markon, we don't just offer jobs – we offer opportunities for personal and professional transformation. Empowering our employees to lead, innovate, and excel, we foster an environment where new ideas are not just welcomed but celebrated. As a perennial Washington Post Top Workplace, we prioritize the well-being and success of our team members, ensuring they can bring their best selves to work.
Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, Markon has garnered national recognition for our unwavering dedication to excellence in serving the intelligence community, as well as federal civilian and defense agencies. Our growing reach extends across 17 states, 116 countries, and 5 continents, where our team of dynamic professionals collaborates to deliver unparalleled program and project management services.
Markon values people and the tremendous impact each individual can make – which is why we’re consistently recognized as one of the best places to work in federal government consulting. Here, you can help solve the nation’s most important challenges, surrounded by colleagues who help you grow, advance, and succeed. We are deeply dedicated to what matters – bringing out the best in each other to advance our clients’ missions.Join us and make a meaningful impact.
Markon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.
Benefits Offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Training and Tuition Assistance, Paid Time Off, and Holidays.
