Software Developer – Artifact Management, Secure Development Specialist

Xcelerate Solutions

. Provide guidance and targeted assistance migrating NCIS Mission Applications to a secure software development toolchain .

Posted 10/31/2026full-timeQuantico • Virginia • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Secure Software Development with a focus on full-stack applications, secure coding practices, and compliance with DON-CIO policies. Proficient in relational and NoSQL databases, artifact management, and implementing security tools within CI/CD pipelines.

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Secure Software DevelopmentRelational DatabasesNoSQL DatabasesSAST/DAST ToolsIAT II Certification

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Hard Skills

Full-Stack Application DevelopmentCompiled Programming LanguagesInterpreted Programming LanguagesSecure Coding PracticesZero Trust PrinciplesSBOM ManagementArtifact ManagementGit-Based Source ControlVulnerability DetectionAutomated Security Scanning

Soft Skills

Technical GuidanceMentorshipCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

NexusJFrog ArtifactoryNuGetSonarQubeAikidoCodeQL

Certifications & Qualifications

Top Secret/SCI ClearanceIAT II Certification

Industry Keywords

DON-CIO PoliciesSecure Software Development PracticesDevSecOpsContinuous ComplianceSoftware Security Documentation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityNoSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide guidance and targeted assistance migrating NCIS Mission Applications to a secure software development toolchain
Ensure compliance with DON-CIO policies regarding secure software development practices and products
Design, develop, implement, and maintain secure, scalable, full-stack software applications
Develop and maintain applications using compiled and interpreted programming languages
Design, develop, and optimize relational and NoSQL database solutions
Establish and enforce secure coding standards, Zero Trust principles, SBOM, and secure dependency management
Configure, administer, and maintain artifact management repositories using Nexus, JFrog Artifactory, NuGet, or comparable technologies
Implement and maintain SAST, DAST, and code quality tools such as SonarQube, Aikido, and CodeQL
Integrate automated security scanning, vulnerability detection, and dependency analysis into CI/CD pipelines
Establish and enforce Git-based source control practices, including pre-commit hooks, branch protection, pull request reviews, and automated code validation
Implement secure software supply chain practices
Identify, assess, prioritize, and remediate software vulnerabilities, insecure dependencies, and code quality issues
Collaborate with DevSecOps engineers, cybersecurity personnel, infrastructure teams, and Mission Application developers
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Mission Application developers
Evaluate and implement emerging technologies, security tools, and development methodologies
Support security assessments, accreditation activities, and compliance reviews
Maintain software security documentation, SBOM records, vulnerability reports, and evidence of security controls
Develop and maintain secure software development procedures, technical documentation, coding standards, and best practices
Promote security awareness, accountability, and continuous compliance

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School with 10+ years (or commensurate experience)
Top Secret/SCI clearance
Expertise in Secure Software Development (SecDevOps focus) across a full-stack domain
Expertise in relational and NoSQL databases
Expertise in application development using compiled and interpreted languages
Expertise in secure coding practices, including code quality, Zero Trust, SBOM, and secure dependency management
Expertise with artifact management toolsets such as Nexus, Artifactory, and NuGet
Expertise with SAST/DAST and code quality platforms such as SonarQube, Aikido, and CodeQL
Expertise with Git-oriented capabilities, including pre-commit hooks and branch management rules
Ability to apply software engineering principles across disparate languages, operating systems, and hosting environments
Ability to learn new technologies as needed
Ability to provide guidance to Mission Application developers
IAT II Certification

Benefits

Comp & perks

Growth and development opportunities
Reasonable accommodations for applicants or employees with disabilities
Equal employment opportunity and affirmative action protections