Posted 5 months ago
Top Secret/SCI
Unspecified
Polygraph
Laurel, MD (On-Site/Office)
Join ClearEdge and be part of a mission-focused team solving some of the DoD's most complex technical challenges. Every day, ClearEdge supports government and industry customers by delivering innovative solutions that enable critical operations and mission success.
ClearEdge offers an extremely competitive benefits package-including a $10k annual training and education benefit, a 10% 401(k) contribution fully vested on day one, annual health and technology allowances, and access to a state-of-the-art technology lab. Learn more at www.clearedgeit.com/careers/
Your Mission:
As an Application Engineer IV, you will play a vital role in developing, securing, and maintaining data-driven analytic systems. In this position, you will design and enhance software that supports large-scale data processing, vulnerability assessment workflows, and authorization requirements across mission environments. Your work will involve developing analytics, ensuring systems meet security and compliance standards, and supporting end-to-end data flows that power high-visibility operational missions.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced technical environment, enjoys tackling complex data and security challenges, and can seamlessly integrate analytic development with strong security and risk-management practices.
You Will Excel in This Role If You Are:
A Day in the Life Of:
Must Haves:
Nice to Have:
ClearEdge is an established small business that values its employees and is committed to providing an environment where individuals can succeed and grow. We believe in developing our people, promoting from within, and fostering long-term career growth across the organization.
Our Core Values-Honesty, Integrity, Loyalty, Fairness, Respect, Responsibility, and Accountability-guide everything we do. These principles shape our culture, inform our decisions, and drive our commitment to excellence in support of our customers and partners.
If this position is not the right fit, we encourage you to visit our Careers page to explore other opportunities at ClearEdge or connect with one of our recruiters at [email protected]. ClearEdge is an equal opportunity employer.
ClearEdge offers an extremely competitive benefits package-including a $10k annual training and education benefit, a 10% 401(k) contribution fully vested on day one, annual health and technology allowances, and access to a state-of-the-art technology lab. Learn more at www.clearedgeit.com/careers/
Your Mission:
As an Application Engineer IV, you will play a vital role in developing, securing, and maintaining data-driven analytic systems. In this position, you will design and enhance software that supports large-scale data processing, vulnerability assessment workflows, and authorization requirements across mission environments. Your work will involve developing analytics, ensuring systems meet security and compliance standards, and supporting end-to-end data flows that power high-visibility operational missions.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced technical environment, enjoys tackling complex data and security challenges, and can seamlessly integrate analytic development with strong security and risk-management practices.
You Will Excel in This Role If You Are:
- Experienced in analytic development, particularly in data processing and automation
- Proficient in Python and comfortable working across diverse data environments
- Knowledgeable in system authorization, including RMF processes and security compliance
- Skilled in vulnerability management, ideally with experience using the Nessus scanner
- Comfortable analyzing large datasets and optimizing data workflows
- Detail-oriented with strong debugging and problem-solving abilities
- Effective working independently while collaborating with engineers, analysts, and security teams
A Day in the Life Of:
- Developing, enhancing, and maintaining analytic tools and data pipelines
- Writing and debugging Python code to process and analyze mission data
- Supporting system authorization activities, including documentation and compliance checks under the Risk Management Framework (RMF)
- Conducting vulnerability assessments and interpreting Nessus scan results
- Monitoring data systems and investigating issues affecting data quality, security, or workflow continuity
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to prioritize data needs and security requirements
- Supporting Agile processes such as sprint planning, reviews, and stand-ups
Must Haves:
- TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance
- Twelve (12) years minimum experience and a High School Diploma/GED. Ten (10) years minimum experience and an Associate's Degree. Eight (8) years minimum experience and a Bachelor's Degree. Six (6) years minimum experience and a Master's Degree. Four (4) years minimum experience and a Doctorate's Degree.
- IAT Level 2 Certification (Security+ CE or equivalent)
- Experience with Windows and/or Linux
- Strong experience in analytic development
- Proficiency in Python
- Experience with system authorization, RMF, and vulnerability management (including Nessus)
Nice to Have:
- Experience with patch management and IAVA tracking
- Familiarity with PIG, PySpark, and Scala
- Experience developing AWS Lambda functions
- Hands-on experience working in an Agile environment
ClearEdge is an established small business that values its employees and is committed to providing an environment where individuals can succeed and grow. We believe in developing our people, promoting from within, and fostering long-term career growth across the organization.
Our Core Values-Honesty, Integrity, Loyalty, Fairness, Respect, Responsibility, and Accountability-guide everything we do. These principles shape our culture, inform our decisions, and drive our commitment to excellence in support of our customers and partners.
If this position is not the right fit, we encourage you to visit our Careers page to explore other opportunities at ClearEdge or connect with one of our recruiters at [email protected]. ClearEdge is an equal opportunity employer.
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