Computer Scientist

Job Title: Computer Scientist

Company Overview: Integrated Solutions for Systems (IS4S) is a fast-growing small business at the forefront of developing innovative solutions for the warfighter. We use applied research and development combined with novel systems integration to enhance capabilities of our armed forces.

Position: Computer Scientist / Software Developer

Location: Auburn, AL or Aberdeen, MD

Job Type: Full-time

Job Description: IS4S is seeking a Computer Scientist / Software Developer in Auburn, AL or Aberdeen, MD. Join a team that is expanding the capabilities for the US Armed Forces through a multi-disciplinary approach to overcome real-world problems and limitations impacting today’s soldier.

Efforts will support development of Command and Control systems, along with their integration, testing, and deployment. Activities may include

• Working within a team structure to plan and architect user-facing functions and automations
• Creating algorithms in back-end processors utilizing relational databases to develop associations, conduct analyses
• Incorporating cyber best practices in the foundational software design and in its development
• Monitoring for CVEs and providing timely mitigations
• Engaging warfighters and SMEs to gather and understand feedback and needs
• Travel to support integration, demonstration, and user engagement

The challenges facing our nation are constantly evolving. Therefore, we are looking for self-driven team members willing and able to constantly learn, adapt, and find ways to develop and integrate solutions. Selected applicants will be expected to gain familiarity with the underlying domain (e.g., EW, Fires, PNT) and its role in the larger system of systems to incorporate warfighter needs throughout the solution. They will be given freedom to solve problems and develop solutions with the expectation of owning their tasks and responsibilities. They will also integrate into an existing team that provides support and to ensure designs and solutions conform to and enhance the end product.

Required Abilities, Experience, and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering, computer science, or related technical field (for full-time applicants)
• In pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering, computer science, or related technical field (for part-time applicants)
• Ability to comprehend complex systems and identify interconnections and functions of both internal and external systems/subsystems/services
• Knowledge of programming languages and software design to support development and integration of system drivers and adapters needed to communicate across systems
• Experience with programming languages, (e.g., Go, C++), build tools, and IDEs (e.g., JetBrains suite, VSCode)
• Ability to decompose engineering documentation to identify and explain needed tasks
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage tasks with minimal direction
• Must be able to travel to support customer engagements, integration and testing in live environments, occasionally working non-standard hours to match exercise schedules
• Must be able to lift and carry computing and networking equipment in support of transit and installation
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills
• US Citizenship is required

Desired Experience and Skills:

• Understanding of containerization, management, and software deployment (especially using Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm) 
• Understanding of enterprise application development 
• Understanding of hardware and software virtualization 
• Experience with modern service development practices, including Swagger/OpenAPI code generation, Protocol Buffers (protobuf), and gRPC service development.
• Experience designing and optimizing data solutions, including ETL pipelines, relational databases such as PostgreSQL, and NoSQL technologies such as MongoDB and Elasticsearch.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps and infrastructure automation tools, including Helm, CI/CD pipelines such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or ArgoCD, Infrastructure as Code tools such as Ansible and Terraform, and working in air-gapped or classified environments with Iron Bank hardened container images.
• Understanding of tactical networks, including enterprise, satellite, terrestrial, and mobile, ad hoc networks (MANETs) 
• Familiarity with Army compute systems and compute environments 
• Familiarity with standard DevSecOps practices and platforms (e.g., git, CI/CD pipelines, vulnerability scanning, etc.) 
• Experience with Mission Command or C2 systems, especially those dealing with Fires and Electromagnetic Warfare 

Benefits Summary:

• Competitive salary with comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment
• Employee ownership
• Medical, dental, and vision care plans
• Paid time-off and parental leave programs
• Group term life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Tuition Assistance, Training, and education development offerings