Minotaur Software Engineer - TS clearance

This position requires an ACTIVE DoD security clearance. Applicants who do not currently hold an active clearance will not be considered.

This position is remote, United States. Ideally, candidates will reside in the Washington, DC area.  

About Us: PMAT is an innovative small business founded with a passion for developing forward-leaning solutions from exceptional people that increase the mission's capability. We focus on designing and building impactful digital solutions that utilize modern cloud, data, and software concepts. Our passion is working on complex and progressive challenges such as edge platform computing, containerizing legacy platforms, distributed data platforms, or heterogeneous data analysis.

We recruit, retain, and foster a team motivated to pursue passions, investigate new ways of doing things, and embody an innovative and entrepreneurial spirit. We believe in being curious about every element of a problem and experiment relentlessly. We foster continuous learning in an environment that encourages positive collaboration and expands our capabilities. We tap into collective intelligence, acknowledging that the most brilliant people may not be in the room.  Above all else, we believe that delivering and demonstrating is more potent than a sheet of paper.  We are passionate about mission-centric design and delivering effective capabilities to and for the warfighter.

Whether you’re an experienced engineer or just beginning your career, you’ll work alongside experts who are committed to solving mission-critical problems. If you’re passionate about using your skills to make a real difference, apply today and become part of a team that’s shaping the future of defense technology!

About the role: PMAT is seeking a Minotaur Software Engineer to be a primary contributor supporting world-class software in an exciting, high visibility operational environment. This position will support an operationally fielded system that is currently supporting the U.S. Navy’s Pacific Fleet operations.  Duties in this role include, but not limited to, ensuring the system is fully operational, supporting exercises and experimentation events, investigating and tracking defects, working with system operators to capture defects and needed enhancements, training system operators, working with network engineers to gain connection approvals, coordinating with U.S. Pacific Fleet and Program Office leadership and associated staff and providing briefs and demonstrations to Navy leadership.

You will be a critical member of a highly experienced engineering team, both on and off site, tasked to support and develop a highly advanced capability for the U.S. Navy.

Responsibilities:

• Administer and maintain LINUX/UNIX systems using the Command Line Interface (CLI), ensuring optimal performance and availability.
• Configure, implement, and manage Cisco network devices, including Layer 2/3 switching and routing.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting of computer and network hardware and conduct high-level debugging of graphical user interfaces by analyzing application logs and XML-based configurations.
• Apply Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) for Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Microsoft Windows systems in compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) requirements.
• Build and configure both physical and virtual servers and workstations, utilizing existing documentation and collaborating with mission partners.
• Support operations by applying working knowledge of military tactical data links, including Link-16 and IBS/CIB.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including detailed instructions and diagrams, to support system operations, troubleshooting, and training.
• Provide system overview briefs and demonstrations when needed.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Significant experience with Minotaur Mission Management System
• 5+ years of experience as a Software Engineer
• 5+ years of experience in C++, Java, JavaScript, or related languages in Linux
• CCNA level knowledge expected
• Working knowledge of military tactical data links
• Experience applying Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
• Experience supporting Department of Defense (DOD)
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a close team environment
• Impact-focused
• Demonstrates strong leadership
• Passion for ensuring mission success

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Prior experience with classified computer networking and interfaces
• Prior experience with DoD cyber accreditation process and requirements
• Prior experience with Network Boundary Change Requests (BCRs)
• Previous leadership experience or willingness to lead and mentor others

Education and Certification Requirements:

• Required Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field of study (CS, CIS, CSE)
• Preferred: CCNA

Citizenship and Clearance requirements:

• US Citizenship
• No dual citizenship
• Must hold an active TS/SCI clearance

Location:

• Remote
• United States
• Washington, DC preferred

Travel: 

• 25%

Work Environment: PMAT offices as needed. In some cases, work in a government facility may be required. Travel may be required for customer engagement, team coordination, and potentially for business development.

PMAT is an equal-opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

Compensation: $145,000.00 – $175,000.00