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Job DescriptionSteerBridge Strategies is a modern technology company delivering innovative, mission‑focused solutions to the U.S. Government and private sector. Leveraging deep expertise in federal acquisition, digital transformation, and emerging technologies, we deliver agile, commercial‑grade capabilities that accelerate operational effectiveness and drive measurable mission success.At the core of SteerBridge is our people—especially the veterans whose leadership, problem‑solving mindset, and commitment to excellence elevate every project we support. We don’t simply hire exceptional talent; we cultivate it, creating meaningful career pathways for veterans, military spouses, and professionals who share our passion for advancing technology and strengthening the missions we serve. Position Overview SteerBridge seeks a highly skilled and motivated Data Engineer II to join our team supporting the F-35 AI/ML Spares Project. As the most advanced fighter jet in the world, the F-35 strengthens national security, enhances global partnerships, and powers economic growth. Our F-35 AI/ML Spares Project applies advanced computational analytics to revolutionize supply chain management in the aerospace industry — harnessing the power of AI/ML to increase parts availability, reduce maintenance wait times, and maximize aircraft availability. In collaboration with the National Center for Manufacturing Sciences (NCMS), we are on a mission to deliver exceptional solutions that will redefine operational readiness for the F-35 program and beyond. In this mid-level role, you will build and maintain AWS-based ETL/ELT pipelines, curated analytical datasets, and reporting workflows that support operational decision-making. You will design scalable data infrastructure that powers business intelligence, machine learning, and operational analytics — performing data engineering tasks on-site within the existing systems of record with multiple databases. This position also involves mentoring and collaborating with Marines at the squadron level, requiring a deep understanding of squadron-specific operations and a commitment to improving data entry and indexing practices. You will be a crucial link between our existing systems and data development, collaborating closely with data scientists, analysts, and operational partners. Key Responsibilities • Lead end-to-end data pipeline operations — design, develop, and maintain robust ETL/ELT pipelines on AWS (AWS Glue, Amazon Redshift, Amazon S3) using modern orchestration tools such as Apache Airflow, dbt, or Prefect., • Use Azure Databricks (Spark) and Azure Data Factory to manage and schedule data pipelines and workflows., • Build and optimize data models in cloud data warehouses (Snowflake, BigQuery, or Redshift); maintain data in S3 buckets and Blob storage., • Integrate data from diverse sources including REST/SOAP APIs, event streams (Kafka), relational and non-relational databases, and SaaS platforms., • Create, index, query, and update SQL tables/servers; run and update Python and/or JavaScript code to parse data., • Monitor pipeline health, enforce data quality controls (schema validation, null checks, duplicate detection), troubleshoot data issues, and implement alerting and observability best practices., • Develop and implement data acquisition, quality assurance, and management protocols; document all data collection, cleaning, and analyses for internal and external users., • Use schedulers and APIs to obtain near real-time data; automate workflows and processes using Python or other scripting languages., • Partner with data scientists and analysts to deliver clean, well-documented datasets and data products; collaborate with and support the data science team to produce deliverables., • Contribute to data governance standards including lineage, cataloging, and access controls., • Mentor and collaborate with Marines at the squadron level to improve data entry and indexing practices., • Assist with maintenance and development of internal analytics data architecture., • Design, write, and disseminate innovative and visually appealing reports for diverse audiences., • Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and cross-functional planning sessions., • Evaluate and recommend new tools and technologies to improve the data platform. Required Qualifications Education & Experience • 3–5 years of professional experience in data engineering or a closely related role., • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field; three (3) years of additional relevant experience may substitute for education (minimum six years total experience without degree)., • U.S. Citizenship required., • Active security clearance or the ability to obtain one is required. Technical Skills • Strong proficiency in Python (PySpark, pandas) and SQL for data processing and pipeline development; SQL fluency including CTEs, window functions, and complex joins., • Hands-on experience with at least one cloud data warehouse (Snowflake, BigQuery, or Redshift)., • Experience configuring or monitoring data pipelines in cloud platforms (AWS preferred; Oracle, Azure, Google also considered)., • Familiarity with analytics deployment architectures including Python, containerized Docker, and Kubernetes., • Experience with Spark/Databricks for streaming data analytics, with preferred experience in graph data, machine learning, and AI applications., • Experience using Azure Data Factory to schedule pipelines and manage data flows., • Ability to connect and work with APIs (REST, SOAP, HTTP methods)., • Experience with workflow orchestration tools such as Apache Airflow, dbt, or Prefect., • Solid understanding of data modeling concepts: star schema, data vault, medallion architecture, data lineage, and source-to-target mapping., • Familiarity with data visualization tools including Tableau, Power BI, Elasticsearch/Kibana, R, or Alteryx., • Experience with version control (Git), CI/CD practices, and production deployment workflows., • Experience integrating data; familiarity with cleaning, merging, standardizing, documenting, and securing data. Interpersonal & Professional Skills • Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical and operational stakeholders., • Ability to develop relationships with collaborators, program providers, community partners, and military personnel., • Able to successfully prioritize and manage multiple critical projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy., • Experience working on applied data projects involving diverse organizations to collect, analyze, and interpret data. Preferred Qualifications • AWS Professional or Specialty Certification, or the ability to obtain one (highly preferred)., • Experience supporting DoD and/or VA missions., • At least two (2) years using SQL professionally, with proficiency in R or Python., • Cloud project experience using AWS, Google, Oracle, and/or Azure., • Experience with ML/NLP/AI including Neural Networks and Supervised/Unsupervised algorithms for anomaly detection, forecasting, and modeling., • Experience with streaming data technologies such as Apache Kafka or AWS Kinesis., • Proficiency in HTTP Methods, Postman development/testing of REST and/or SOAP APIs, and CRUD actions., • Familiarity with data catalog and lineage tools such as DataHub, Alation, or Monte Carlo., • Knowledge of infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform or Pulumi., • Exposure to ML pipelines and feature stores., • Demonstrated high proficiency in statistical analysis software: Power BI, Tableau, Elasticsearch/Kibana, Alteryx, Python, or R., • Deep understanding of data quality issues with applied experience in quality assurance., • Proficiency in each phase of the software development lifecycle., • Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field (or equivalent experience)., • Excellent writing, presentation, and research design skills; track record of communicating complex concepts to diverse audiences. Benefits • Health insurance, • Dental insurance, • Vision insurance, • Life Insurance, • 401(k) Retirement Plan with matching, • Paid Time Off, • Paid Federal HolidaysSteerBridge Strategies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants and employees are treated with respect and dignity—regardless of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.We also provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. If you require assistance during the application process, we encourage you to reach out so we can support your needs. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Job DescriptionXenith Solutions is a small family focused business where we focus on taking care of our employees and customers equally. We are focused on serving Federal / Civilian, Defense and Intelligence organizations with superior service. If you want to be a part of a rapidly growing business with an exceptional culture, then you want to be a part of the Xenith Solutions family. Xenith Solutions is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Data Scientist to join our team in developing innovative solutions to challenging national problems in support of the Navy, DoD, and Intel communities engineering and technology needs. You should possess deep expertise in Python, data science libraries, and visualization/BI tools to lead advanced analytics initiatives supporting mission-critical objectives. The ideal candidate brings both strong technical acumen and domain experience working with Department of Defense (DoD) and/or Intelligence Community (IC) data sources such as SIGINT, GEOINT, or other multi-INT data. This position may be filled as a Senior Data Scientist. Responsibilities: • We are seeking a Data Operations Engineer to design, build, and maintain real-time data ingestion pipelines. In this role, you will be responsible for the reliable flow of streaming data from a wide range of sources into our data platform, ensuring data quality, observability, and scalability. You'll partner closely with data engineers, platform engineers, and analytics teams to deliver trustworthy, low-latency data that supports operational decisions. This position is on-site in San Diego, CA., • Aid the team in delivering continual data feeds to users and monitoring the status of the health of data quality and overall data ingest., • Aid the team in delivering continual data feeds to users and monitoring the status of the health of data quality and overall data ingest., • Build resilient pipelines with appropriate backpressure, prioritization, retries, and error-handling strategies., • Employ a variety of data manipulation and visualization tools to effectively convey status and historical trends to leadership, users, and data team., • Collaborate with platform, software, and other data engineers to (re)configure data ingestion pipelines to be more reliable., • Work with data in a variety of formats including Excel, CSV, JSON, and XML., • Support the incident management process to ensure that incidents are documented and resolved quickly. Perform root cause analysis to understand and, • prevent repeated occurrences of data outages., • Develop and maintain software to automate monitoring of real-time feeds and alert for timeliness, volume, lineage, and distribution data issues. Process learnings and rely on historical data from data pipelines, translating them into actionable steps to improve data ingest., • Partner with security and governance teams to enforce encryption, authentication authorization, and data classification., • Demonstrate proficiency with frequent-used scripting language (Python, bash) commonly used in data science applications and data analytics., • Qualifications, • U.S. citizenship and an active TS/SCI, • Bachelor of Science required in the following preferred fields: Computer Science, Mathematics, EE, Physics, Information Systems, or Information Technology., • 3+ years of experience in data engineering, data operations, or DevOps roles supporting production data pipelines. Tools • Apps/Platforms: NiFi, Kafka, Grafana, Prometheus, Apache Flink/Spark Streaming, Snowflake, Elasticsearch, Kafka, MQTT, JMS Operating Systems: Windows, Linux (RedHat). Xenith Solutions LLC is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business founded in 2019. We provide comprehensive, timely and relevant Solutions and Business Consulting support to our customers as a key partner. Our leadership brings over a century of combined experience in Defense and Civilian markets. Our employees possess experience in all aspects of solution development from requirements creation, development, test and evaluation, fielding, and sustainment. At the core of our offerings, we provide strategy and technology solutions, giving our customers valuable insights and thought leadership on the best application of information technology to drive business objectives. Xenith focuses on solving complex business challenges facing our customers. Our “Success Through Achievement” work ethic means our customer receive quality solutions through our commitment. We pride ourselves on tackling some of the most difficult operational requirements our customers have – ensuring an appropriate match between the mission requirements, financials, schedule, and security. EEO Xenith Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. EEO IS THE LAW If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Xenith Solutions. E-Verify As a Federal Contractor, Xenith Solutions is required to participate in the E-Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States. Affirmative Action Plan As a federal government contractor and based on Executive Orders and applicable laws and regulations, Xenith Solutions develops and maintains annual written Affirmative Action Plans and endeavors to hire and advance qualified minorities, females, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Powered by JazzHR gdOVJXh7Qj

Job Description This is a U.S. based position. All of the programs we support require U.S. citizenship to be eligible for employment. All work must be conducted within the continental U.S. Who we are: Raft (https://TeamRaft.com) is a customer-obsessed non-traditional defense tech company dedicated to empowering U.S. military and government agencies with cutting-edge AI/ML and data solutions. We are a leader in autonomous data fusion and Agentic AI, with a purposeful focus on Distributed Data Systems, Platforms at Scale, and Complex Application Development. With headquarters in McLean, VA, our range of clients includes innovative federal and public agencies leveraging design thinking, cutting-edge tech stack, and cloud-native ecosystem. We build digital solutions that impact the lives of millions of Americans. About the Role: We are seeking a Platform Engineer with an active Top Secret/SCI clearance to play a pivotal role in automating and orchestrating our critical infrastructure. This position is ideal for a technical expert passionate about deploying, managing, and optimizing system infrastructures using the latest technologies in system automation, container orchestration, and open-source applications. You'll be based in San Diego, Ca and work on projects vital to national security and technological advancement. Key Responsibilities: • Implement and manage system automation using Ansible and Puppet, ensuring efficient configuration across RHEL and Windows platforms, • Deploy and maintain Kubernetes clusters with RKE2 and Rancher, focusing on scalability, reliability, and security, • Manage a wide array of open-source applications (NiFi, Kafka, Zookeeper, MinIO, Keycloak, Longhorn, Grafana, Prometheus, Loki, Promtail, GitLab), enhancing our capabilities in data processing, storage, and monitoring, • Ensure the highest level of system performance and security across all platforms and technologies, • Collaborate with teams to understand project requirements, providing technical solutions that align with strategic goals, • Maintain comprehensive documentation on system configurations, deployments, and operational practices Required Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline, • 7+ years of hands-on experience managing enterprise Linux and Windows systems, including:, • Configuration management with Ansible and Puppet, • Kubernetes operations (RKE2 and Rancher preferred), • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in complex, distributed environments, • Ability to communicate effectively across technical and non-technical stakeholders and work collaboratively within cross-functional teams Preferred Skills: • Master's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or a related field, • Experience operating and supporting the following technologies in production environments:, • NiFi, Kafka, Zookeeper, MinIO, Keycloak, Longhorn, • Grafana, Prometheus, Loki, Promtail, • GitLab and CI/CD pipelines, • Deep understanding of containerization and cloud-native architectures, • Demonstrated experience with system performance tuning, capacity planning, and reliability engineering Clearance Requirements: • Active Top Secret with ability to obtain and maintain SCI Work Type: • Onsite in San Diego, California, • May require up to 10% travel Salary Range: $100,000 - $170,000 • The determination of compensation is predicated upon a candidate's comprehensive experience, demonstrated skill, and proven abilities What we will offer you: • Highly competitive salary, • Fully covered healthcare, dental, and vision coverage, • 401(k) with company match, • Take as you need PTO + 14 paid holidays, • Generous Referral Bonuses, • And More! Our Vision Statement: We bridge the gap between humans and data through radical transparency and our obsession with the mission. Our Customer Obsession: We will approach every deliverable like it's a product. We will adopt a customer-obsessed mentality. As we grow, and our footprint becomes larger, teams and employees will treat each other not only as teammates but customers. We must live the customer-obsessed mindset, always. This will help us scale and it will translate to the interactions that our Rafters have with their clients and other product teams that they integrate with. Our culture will enable our success and set us apart from other companies. How do we get there? Public-sector modernization is critical for us to live in a better world. We, at Raft, want to innovate and solve complex problems. And, if we are successful, our generation and the ones that follow us will live in a delightful, efficient, and accessible world where out-of-box thinking, and collaboration is a norm. Raft's core philosophy is Ubuntu: I Am, Because We are. We support our "nadi" by elevating the other Rafters. We work as a hyper collaborative team where each team member brings a unique perspective, adding value that did not exist before. People make Raft special. We celebrate each other and our cognitive and cultural diversity. We are devoted to our practice of innovation and collaboration. Your Rights: California residents have the right to request information about personal data collected and to request deletion, subject to certain exceptions. Note that employment-related information is subject to specific exemptions under CCPA. Contact Us: For questions about this notice or to exercise your privacy rights, contact: operations@teamraft.com or (703)570-4820. We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Job Description We are seeking motivated, dynamic professionals who are passionate about serving their local communities. Join our team: Apply to our open position(s) below. OPEN POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT! Data Engineer Open until filled. Posted 4/29/2026 San Diego County – hybrid work schedule set by SDCP About the role: The San Diego Community Power (SDCP) is seeking a seasoned Data Engineer to join our growing team of analytics experts who will be responsible for designing, maintaining, expanding, and optimizing our data infrastructure for data collection, management, transformation, and access. A key priority of this role will be to assist in SDCP's development of centralizing its data eco-system to allow for creation of pipelines that convert raw data into usable formats for data analysts and other data consumers to utilize. The Data Engineer will handle the core data aspects of software engineering and data science and utilize software engineering principles to develop algorithms that automate the data flow process. They will collaborate with data and system analysts to build machine learning and analytics infrastructure from testing to deployment. WHO IS SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY POWER? San Diego Community Power is a community-driven, not-for-profit public agency providing cleaner energy to the San Diego region. Formed in 2019, Community Power is the second largest Community Choice Aggregator (CCA) in California, serving nearly 1 million customer accounts across its member agencies: the Cities of San Diego, Chula Vista, Encinitas, Imperial Beach, La Mesa and National City, as well as the unincorporated areas of San Diego County. OUR HISTORY San Diego Community Power was formed in 2019 as a public, not-for-profit community choice aggregator (CCA) in the San Diego region. We began electric service in 2021 and serve five member agencies: San Diego, Chula Vista, Encinitas, La Mesa and Imperial Beach, County of San Diego, and National City. SDCP was formed to bring local control and customer choice to San Diego while also providing clean and renewable energy at competitive rates. By the end of 2023, SDCP will provide electricity for nearly half the electric load in San Diego Gas and Electric's service territory and will be the second largest CCA in California. For more information, please visit SDCommunityPower.org. COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY At SDCP, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We represent a diverse customer base and hope to hire employees that reflect our communities. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES • Building and maintaining a centralized cloud-based data infrastructure for optimal extraction, transformation, and loading of data from a wide variety of sources., • Assemble large, complex data sets that meet functional/non-functional business requirements., • Developing data tools and APIs for data analysis., • Deploying and monitoring machine learning algorithms and statistical methods in production environments to solve organizational needs., • Ensuring data accessibility and security and implementing company data policies regarding data privacy and confidentiality., • Improving data systems reliability, speed, and performance., • Build analytics tools that utilize the data pipeline to provide actionable insights into customer trends, operational efficiency, and other key business performance metrics., • Collaborating with other internal teams, data analysts, and other stakeholders to understand and optimize how data can be leveraged to meet business needs., • Assist in drafting data and analytics' solicitations and in the selection of consultants., • Assist with drafting staff reports and presentations for Board and Committee meetings., • Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required. MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITES • Advance working knowledge of SQL, experience working with relational databases, query authoring (SQL) and working familiarity with various databases., • Demonstrated experience in developing API and integrations to support analytics in cloud environment., • Experience building and optimizing 'big data' data pipelines, architectures, and data sets., • Experience performing root cause analysis on internal and external data and processes to answer specific business questions and identify opportunities for improvement., • Strong analytic skills related to working with unstructured datasets., • Build processes supporting data transformation, data structures, metadata, dependency, and workload management., • A successful history of manipulating, processing, and extracting value from large, disconnected datasets., • Working knowledge of message queuing, stream processing, and highly scalable 'big data' data stores., • Good understanding of data architecture, data design, data warehousing and data modeling concepts., • Strong project management and organizational skills., • Experience supporting and working with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment. PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITES • Experience in the energy sector and/or supporting the implementation of programs funded by California state agencies (e.g., California Public Utilities Commission, California Energy Commission, California Air Resources Board)., • Ability to strongly represent the organization in various professional engagement settings from local to national convenings (conferences, workshops, executive meetings, etc.). PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Minimum of two (2) to three (3) years of professional experience in a Data Engineer role, preferably in the energy industry with a graduate degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Informatics, Information Systems or another quantitative field. The candidate should also have experience using the following software/tools: • Experience with big data tools: Hadoop, Spark, PowerBI, Kafka, etc., • Experience with AWS, Azure and Google Cloud services., • Experience with relational SQL and NoSQL databases., • Experience with data pipeline and workflow management tools: Azkaban, Luigi, Airflow, etc., • Experience with open-source technologies: Python, Pytorch, Flask, Tensorflow or Keras, • Experience with stream-processing systems: Storm, Spark-Streaming, etc., • Experience with object-oriented/object function scripting languages: Java, C++ etc., • Experience with batch, micro-batching and real-time data ingestion methodologies., • Experience with GitHub or similar code repositories WORK ENVIROMENT & CONDITIONS Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. The position requires occasional carrying, lifting and/or moving objects up to 25 pounds. Occasional local travel required and reliable transportation to be able to attend SDCP events, meetings, and workshops as needed is expected. At SDCP we work in the communities we serve and in the office. SDCP works to ensure a safe and healthy workplace for employees and in our communities. SDCP requires employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. SDCP is an agency required to adopt and promulgate a Conflict-of-Interest Code ("COI"). The COI code requires employees in designated positions, including those identified under the interim disclosure process to file a Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) on an annual basis. A Successful candidate accepting this position may be required to file Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission. COMPENSATION: Salary Range: The position salary range is: $84,900 - $110,400; with exact compensation to be determined by SDCP, depending upon experience. Benefits: Standard benefits package including but not limited to: Insurance: SDCP offers group health benefits, including medical, vision, and dental insurance, for eligible FT employees. Also provided is a $100,000 Life & AD&D policy, STD and LTD coverage that is 100% paid by SDCP. Retirement: SDCP offers a 457(b) plan for employee contributions and contributes 10% of eligible compensation to the employee's Money Purchase Plan. Paid Time Off: 11 holidays per year + paid winter holiday (between 12/24-12/31), 160 hours of accrued paid time off per year (increases with time in service), and 96 hours per year of accrued paid sick leave. This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at the discretion of SDCP as needed. California Pay Range$84,900—$110,400 USD

Job DescriptionDescriptionAbout The Role:Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), a leading defense technology company, is seeking a Software Engineer to be part of our Integrated Mission Systems (IMS) team and based out of our San Diego, CA location. This Software Engineer will work with a fast-paced team of mission-focused engineers to solve some of the Navy’s toughest challenges. Initiative, creativity, reliability, efficiency, and teamwork will be required to successfully deliver innovative solutions in this dynamic customer space. The Software Engineer will design, build, test, and deliver innovative, secure, and fully integrated software solutions for complex, mission-critical systems in the US Department of Defense (DOD). Clearance & Location Requirements: • All applicants must be able to obtain/maintain an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance., • This is an on-site position. Requiring at least 4 days in office, based out of our San Diego, CA location. What You Will Do • Design, integrate, troubleshoot, test, deliver and update software code in various languages, documenting associated architectures, processes, procedures and techniques to operate and sustain end items., • Work closely with cross-functional teams of software, systems, integration, information, production and test engineers and subject matter experts to understand requirements, workflows, and develop front-and-back end features and architecture., • Adhere to government and industry security, reliability, and performance standards; apply orthodox programming paradigms; interpret and apply DoD and industry standards; and participate in peer reviews, configuration, design, and performance reviews., • Apply common tools, approaches and best engineering practices including; building, maintaining, and troubleshooting Jenkins pipelines for software deployment; integrating third-party and externally developed software into a container runtime environment; configuring, adapting, and validating software components to operate correctly within a Kubernetes environment; integrating with internal systems and third-party applications; and assisting with containerization, configuration management, and customization of vendor or open-source software. Who You Are: • Bachelor’s Degree in applicable discipline such as software engineering, computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, data science, cyber security, mathematics, or aeronautical engineering (or equivalent full-time experience)., • 3+ year’s experience with one or more of the following:, • Git or similar version control systems, • Program languages such as C++, Python, Java or JavaScript, • Container concepts (Docker/OCI/Podman images, containers, registries), • SQL and relational databases (e.g., Postgres), • Linux-based systems command-line usage and file/system permissions, • React or similar modern frontend frameworks, • Ability to travel up to 10% of the time as neededWhat Makes You Stand Out, • 1+ year experience with front-end development, • 1+ year experience with one or more of the following:, • Visualization and human interface development, • Use DEVSECOPS to streamline software testing and platform deployment, • Software system remote monitoring, maintenance and upgrade, • 1+ year experience with one or more of the following:, • Cloud computing, virtualization (VMWare), and containerization., • Networking concepts and protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS), • Working with APIs or third-party services, • Scripting for automation (Groovy, Python, Bash, PowerShell), • Big data solutions (e.g. Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, Cassandra), • Machine learning and/or artificial intelligence, • Desire to stay current with industry trends and best practices. Openness to new tools and concepts, showing initiative, innovation and creativity, • Ability to communicate, report and document progress and issues, • Problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate ambiguous situations, • Strong analytical abilities, sense of ownership, urgency and drive If you see yourself reflected in this role and are excited about the impact you could make, we encourage you to apply! If you know someone who may be a great fit, please feel free to share this opportunity with your network. Pay Range: $90,000 - $150,000 or $114,000 - $184,000Pursuant to California Senate Bill 1162 and New Jersey Senate Bill 2310, IDT is required to disclose the “pay scale” or “pay range” associated with a job posting. Notably, however, this amount may not be reflective of actual compensation that may be earned as pay is dependent on a candidate’s experience, skills, and education. The posted range does not include bonuses, commissions, tips, or other benefits. Click here for additional information about California Senate Bill 1162. Click here for additional information about New Jersey Senate Bill 2310. IDT is often looking to place multiple candidates at various levels. Therefore, more than one pay range has been included, commensurate with experience. Why Work at Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT):IDT is a growing company with a vibrant, entrepreneurial culture. We are headquartered in Arlington, VA with additional offices in Fall River, MA; Mount Laurel, NJ; and San Diego, CA. At each location, our employees work together in a modern, snack-filled, and social office space, designing innovative solutions for our defense industry customers. We offer employees competitive pay and benefits including: • Generous benefits package, • Competitive PTO, • Paid holidays, • 401(k) with immediate vesting and matching, • 9/80 optional schedule (2nd and 4th Friday off every month), • Tuition Assistance Reimbursement Program, • Professional Development Resources, • Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits, • Organization-Wide Monthly Tech Connect Events, • Annual Employee Recognition Awards, • Regular Social Events and Catered Lunches EEO Statement:IDT is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Job DescriptionDescriptionInnovative Defense Technologies (IDT), provider of cutting-edge cloud-based integration, automated testing and data analysis for complex, mission-critical systems in the US Department of Defense (DOD), is seeking an Associate Software Engineer to be part of our Integrated Mission Systems team and based out of our San Diego, CA location. The Associate Software Engineer will design, build, test, and deliver innovative, secure, and fully integrated software solutions. The Associate Software Engineer must work with customers, supervisors and peers to understand and flow-down high-level user requirements, develop and test functional components and integrated solutions to deliver robust end items for the customer. Clearance & Location Requirements: • All applicants must be able to obtain/maintain an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance., • This is an on-site position. Requiring at least 4-5 days in office, based out of our San Diego, CA location. Key ResponsibilitiesWhat You Will Do: • Product Development: Design, develop, integrate, test, and troubleshoot software components using established programming languages and tools. Contribute to the documentation of software architectures, processes, procedures, and techniques required to operate and sustain delivered solutions., • Scopes & Understands Requirements: Work with engineers, team leads, and stakeholders to understand high-level user requirements and assist in flowing those requirements into functional software components and integrated solutions that meet customer needs., • Team Collaboration: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including software, systems, integration, information, production, and test engineers to understand system workflows, front-end and back-end features, and overall system architecture., • Adheres to Engineering Standards: Apply industry best practices and organizational standards related to security, reliability, and performance. Follow established programming paradigms, interpret and apply DoD and industry standards, and participate in peer reviews, configuration reviews, design reviews, and performance reviews., • Applies Common Tools & DevOps Practices: Assist with building, maintaining, and troubleshooting CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins). Support the integration of internally developed, third-party, or open-source software into containerized and orchestrated environments., • Containerization & Integration Support: Assist in configuring, adapting, and validating software components to operate within container runtime environments (e.g., Docker/OCI) and Kubernetes-based systems. Support integration with internal systems and third-party applications., • Automation & Configuration Management: Contribute to scripting and automation efforts to support deployment, configuration management, testing, and system sustainment activities under the guidance of senior engineers., • Testing & Quality Assurance: Participate in software test and integration activities, applying best engineering practices and established test methodologies to ensure software quality, reliability, and performance. Skills Knowledge & ExpertiseWho You Are (Required): • Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Data Science, Cyber Security, Mathematics, or Aeronautical Engineering or equivalent full-time professional experience., • Ability to travel up to 15% of the time as needed, • Familiarity with the software development lifecycle and process, • Experience using Git or similar version control systems, • Familiarity or working knowledge with several of the following:, • C++, Python, Java or JavaScript programming languages, • Basic understanding of container concepts (Docker/OCI images, containers, registries), • SQL and relational databases (e.g., Postgres), • Linux-based systems command-line usage and file/system permissions, • React or similar modern frontend frameworks, • Interest in learning system integration concepts and working beyond strictly writing code, • Strong problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn in a team environment What Makes You Stand Out:, • Experience with cloud computing, virtualization, or containerization technologies, • Understanding of networking concepts and protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS), • Exposure to virtualization technologies (VMware), • Experience with working with APIs or third-party services, • Experience with scripting for automation (Groovy, Python, Bash, PowerShell), • Experience with big data solutions (e.g. Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, Cassandra), • Experience with machine learning and/or artificial intelligence, • Experience performing test and integration, applying best engineering practices, and executing test methodologies. If you see yourself reflected in this role and are excited about the impact you could make, we encourage you to apply! If you know someone who may be a great fit, please feel free to share this opportunity with your network. Pay Range: $72,000 - $114,450Pursuant to California Senate Bill 1162 and New Jersey Senate Bill 2310, IDT is required to disclose the “pay scale” or “pay range” associated with a job posting. Notably, however, this amount may not be reflective of actual compensation that may be earned as pay is dependent on a candidate’s experience, skills, and education. The posted range does not include bonuses, commissions, tips, or other benefits. Click here for additional information about California Senate Bill 1162. Click here for additional information about New Jersey Senate Bill 2310. IDT is often looking to place multiple candidates at various levels. Therefore, more than one pay range has been included, commensurate with experience. BenefitsWhy Work at Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT)IDT is a growing company with a vibrant, entrepreneurial culture. We are headquartered in Arlington, VA with additional offices in Fall River, MA; Mount Laurel, NJ; and San Diego, CA. At each location, our employees work together in a modern, snack-filled, and social office space, designing innovative solutions for our defense industry customers. We offer employees competitive pay and benefits including: • Generous benefits package, • Competitive PTO, • Paid holidays, • 401(k) with immediate vesting and matching, • 9/80 optional schedule (2nd and 4th Friday off every month), • Tuition Assistance Reimbursement Program, • Professional Development Resources, • Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits, • Organization-Wide Monthly Tech Connect Events, • Annual Employee Recognition Awards, • Regular Social Events and Catered Lunches EEO Statement:IDT is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Job Description The purpose of the Tier 2 Help Desk Technician role is to provide advanced, second‑line technical support for the Joint Forces Network (JFN), ensuring that all hardware, software, and network services operate securely and reliably across classified and field environments; the technician resolves complex issues escalated from Tier 1, configures and manages operating systems, applications, and DoD/IC authentication services, performs troubleshooting and remediation of hardware and software failures, documents procedures and solutions in Agile tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence), and contributes to the continuous improvement of JFN's operational readiness while adhering to DoD cybersecurity and physical‑security policies. CORE FUNCTIONS / JOB DUITES Able to perform the following independently, under minimum supervision: Participate in designing and implementing scalable, reliable, and secure infrastructure on project-specific cloud platforms under senior team guidance. Set up and maintain software and network infrastructure environments that deploy physical and virtual machines. Support evaluation and implementation of hardware and network infrastructure changes, including deployment, integration, configuration, upgrades, and patching on physical and virtual systems. Automate deployment processes for specific projects using Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) tools with supervision. Help automate manual processes related to the software development life cycle. Assist in building and maintaining software build and test pipelines to support development and distribution of software artifacts. Participate in implementing cloud development environments to support software development tools and continuous integration/continuous deployment pipelines. Manage configuration technologies for assigned projects with guidance. Monitor system performance and resource utilization on virtual machines and report findings. Learn and implement security guidelines such as Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) in cloud and HWIL systems with support from senior engineers. Research virtual hosting service options to support the software development program's needs. Maintain build and test pipelines to support software development artifact distribution. Collaborate with development teams to improve software delivery and deployment processes, taking directions from senior staff. Support in testing and deploying changes to existing software under supervision. Assist in defining tools needed for cloud-based data repositories and configuration management. Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies by learning from peers and training to help improve DevOps practices. Responsible for asset installation/configuration, operation and maintenance of systems hardware, software and related infrastructure. Configure and manage operating systems (Windows and Linux), applications (commercial and government), networks (IPs, subnets, etc.), and network equipment (switches) Configure and manage DOD and IC standard distributed authentication services Review documented and maintain comprehensive knowledge base articles, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and technical guides for Tier 1 and Tier 2 teams to use in resolving common issues and adhere to government policies. Perform regular file archival and purge, as necessary. Create, change and delete user accounts per request. Repair and recover from hardware or software failures for multiple sites. Work with internal development teams, to report and resolve bugs, request feature enhancements, and address product-related issues on Linux platforms Contribute technical content and tutorials to product documentation SKILLS & ABILITIES Possess a deep understanding of: DevOps Methodologies Agile Software Development, ability to represent successful completion of work in Agile Management systems (e.g. Jira, Confluence, GitLab) Programming or Scripting language Version Control Tools CI/CD Tools Cloud Computing Concepts and Services Infrastructure as code Container Technologies Monitoring and logging stacks Security concepts, best practices and how to apply them, such as Secure Shell, public key encryption, access credentials, certificates, TLS, and data encryption to include Department of Defense and Intelligence Community security policies/processes Four plus (4+) years of experience with implementation and understanding of Engineering principles in a professional environment A minimum of two to three (2-3) years of progressive IT support experience, with at least two to three (2-3) years in a Tier 1 or a similar role with a focus on Linux environments. U.S. Government computers, networks, and security beneficial Administering server-side technology and networked computing systems. DNS / DHCP / Kickstart / LDAP / Kubernetes / Red Hat 7&8 / Windows 10 / ACAS / Rancher / Grafana / Cloud Security Gateway Maintain and update system documentation. Automate installation, configuration, and provisioning using Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, and Chef. Configure and manage operating systems (Windows and Linux), applications (commercial and government), networks (IPs, subnets, etc.), and network equipment (switches) DOD and IC network infrastructures, Preferred Joint IO Range, Defense Research and Engineering Network, and other similar environments beneficial Variety of development tools to include: Puppet, Ansible, Terraform, Bash, Powershell, Python, Kafka, Accumulo, Docker, Kubernetes Software code development to automate run-time environment tools EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS Required (BS STEM Degree) IAT Level 1 Required IT Operating System Certification, (i.e. LINUX, Microsoft, etc) Required TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS General office environment Computer/Equipment lab PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS May be expected to lift up to 25 lbs Frequent use of keyboard and typing Frequent sitting and standing WORK SCHEDULE 5/40 The ability to work non-standard work hours and schedules in support of project requirements PAY RANGE $100,000.00 to $150,000.00 annually, DOE U.S. Citizenship is Required SECURITY CLEARANCE Candidates must have an active Top Secret/SCI clearance and CI Polygraph within last 5yr, or ability to pass CI polygraph within 6mo of hire. Tactical Engineering & Analysis, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Minority/Female/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer Job Posted by ApplicantPro

Java Developer with Kafka Irvine, CA (Hybrid) Full-Time JPC - 20143 Solugenix is seeking an experienced Java Developer with Kafka for a full-time, hybrid position based in Irvine, CA. Qualifications: Required Skills: Java Kafka Kubernetes Terraform General AWS Expertise Frame Works: Strong experienc