Senior Forward Deployed Software Engineer (Secret) {S}

ARKA Group L.P. (“ARKA”) is an advanced technologies company serving the U.S. military, intelligence community, and commercial space industry delivering next-generation solutions to support the national security space enterprise. Built on more than six decades of excellence, ARKA brings modern approaches and a culture of innovation to the challenges of today. ARKA is seeking an exceptional and highly motivated Forward Deployed Software Engineer (FDSE) to serve as the critical technical owner for the deployment and operational success of our complex, mission-critical enterprise software systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related technical field
• 5+ years of professional experience in software development
• Strong Focus: 5+ years with C# and the.NET/.NET Core ecosystem
• 3+ years of hands-on Java development
• 3+ years of hands-on experience deploying, managing, and troubleshooting applications within Kubernetes environments (Rancher / OpenShift experience is a plus)
• Active Secret U.S. Government Security Clearance is mandatory
• Willingness to obtain an IAT Level II or III certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or CASP+)

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical/vision/dental insurance packages
• Company contributions to qualified HSA accounts
• 401k retirement plan with industry leading company contributions
• 3 weeks of vacation accrual per year plus time off for sick leave and unscheduled life events
• 13 paid holidays
• Upfront tuition assistance for approved degree programs
• Annual bonus program based on company and employee performance
• Company paid life insurance, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance
• 4 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• EHS/Environmental Requirements