Application Engineer IV

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