Application Programmer II

CeLeen, an operating firm of Command Holdings, is seeking an Application Programmer to support a contract within the Department of Energy. This position will support both the classified and unclassified environments. We are looking for a self-motivated, driven, problem solver to join our team.

Duties and Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Experience in architecting complete computer solutions, system design, engineering, and system development, including familiarity with modern DevOps practices and tools
• Developing automation code using Ansible.
• Apply fundamental concepts, processes, practices, and procedures on technical assignments.
• Skilled in identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, availability, capacity, or configuration problems relative to the goals of the system.

Work Environment:

• Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone and printers) and /or occasional Loud noise (airfield, large equipment).
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to sit, stand, talk, and hear.
• Employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers to operate a computer.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel:

• 0-10% / Minimal travel expected: offsites, meetings, training, a conference.

CeLeen, an operating firm of Command Holdings, a Pequot company, is a tribally-owned firm providing management consulting services to U.S. government agencies.

Pursuant to PL 93-638, as amended, preference will be given to qualified Native Americans and spouses in all phases of employment.

At CeLeen, our employees are the embodiment of our success as a firm. Our team is comprised of a tenacious group of professionals located across the globe. It includes military veterans and spouses of active duty troops, former federal employees, policy experts, academics, attorneys, and technical and business experts, all of whom share a strong work ethic and the skills to succeed in both collaborative and independent environments. CeLeen is invested in the long-term success of both our clients and colleagues for the right reasons. Our dedication to putting good government into practice is underpinned by a merit-based culture that measures success by productivity and credibility.

CeLeen will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants who are unable to utilize our online application system due to a disability. Please send your request to the Human Resources Team.

CeLeen is committed to equal employment opportunity based on merit. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, and in accordance with EO 14173 and Federal Employment Laws: Equal Employment Opportunity and Employee Polygraph Protection Act. 

CeLeen's Affirmative Action Program is available to any employee or applicant for employment for inspection upon request, to the extent required by federal regulations. The Affirmative Action Program can be accessed during normal business hours by making an appointment with the Human Resources Team.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree plus 2 years of programming experience //OR// 6 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• 2 or more years of experience developing automation code using Ansible.
• 2 or more years of experience with virtual machines and cloud technologies (e.g. VMWare vSphere).
• 2 or more years of experience with RedHat Linux (or similar Linux distribution) system administration.
• Demonstrable understanding of Linux or Windows Server-based enterprise architectures.
• Knowledge of hardware and operating systems, including system architectures, network infrastructures, and client–server principles.
• Knowledge of computer networking fundamentals (e.g., networks devices, ports/protocols, addressing, routing, network access, identity, and access management, and authentication).
• Experience working in a collaborative environment (unclassified/classified).
• Knowledge of secure configuration management techniques (e.g., STIGs) and secure software development and deployment practices.
• Experience in architecting complete computer solutions, system design, engineering, and system development, including familiarity with modern DevOps practices and tools.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills with customers, vendors, and database administrators
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE-Q Clearance.
• Strong customer service, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to pass a federal background investigation including fingerprinting.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Professional proficiency in English is required.
• Ability to access federal facilities in compliance with Real ID. More information about Real ID can be found here: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id/about-real-id and at https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/identification.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. CeLeen will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current, active DOE-Q or L Clearance or Active DOD Secret or Top Secret Clearance.
• Bachelor's Degree in STEM or relevant field.
• Experience with the full software development lifecycle using iterative or agile methodologies.
• Experience with automation, orchestration, continuous integration/ continuous delivery including such tools as Ansible, Puppet, Docker, GitLab CI, Jenkins, Nexus, etc.
• Experience applying Test Driven Development (TDD) principles and automated testing (e.g., Selenium, Cucumber, Gherkin).
• Experience with common software architectures (e.g., microservices, distributed architecture models, etc.).
• Experience with container technologies, using tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, etc.
• Experience with Linux server-based system administration. (e.g., account maintenance, data backups, system performance maintenance, installation and configuration of new hardware/software).
• Experience reading, interpreting, writing, modifying, and executing scripts (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell) on Windows or Unix systems.
• Experience with virtual machines and cloud technologies (e.g., Microsoft Hyper-V, VMWare vSphere, Open Stack, AWS, Azure, etc.).
• Experience developing, testing, troubleshooting, and deploying large-scale systems for managing, processing, and disseminating data from disparate data sources.
• Experience with large, multi-organizational, multi-discipline projects with emphasis on satellite or other aerospace systems.

CeLeen offers a competitive benefits plan including:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance

Eligibility requirements apply.