Jobs at Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT)

Administers and maintains Windows-based end-user systems across cloud, on-premises, and remote offices. Provides helpdesk and in-person or remote troubleshooting, manages Microsoft 365, deploys and patches workstations and infrastructure, maintains documentation, manages assets and procurement, and supports IT requirements analysis. The role also contributes to security compliance, process improvements, workload coordination, and team leadership while supporting systems across corporate environments.

Lead cybersecurity accreditation and DevSecOps security engineering for U.S. Navy and Department of War systems. Responsibilities include RMF and ATO activities, continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, STIG compliance, POA&M remediation, secure CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes and virtualization security, ICAM and Zero Trust implementation, authorization documentation, patching, system hardening, and ISSO duties. The role coordinates with government security stakeholders and supports on-site mission systems.

Designs, deploys, and manages secure networking across DoD cloud, classified on-premise, hybrid VM, Kubernetes, and tactical environments. Responsibilities include Azure and classified cloud networking, on-premise connectivity, virtual network architecture, Kubernetes routing and service mesh integration, cross-domain security, and modernization of combat systems into cloud-native microservices. The role collaborates with software, systems, security, and compliance teams and requires on-site work in Arlington, VA or Mount Laurel, NJ.

Perform systems engineering for Naval tactical applications: IT infrastructure configuration management, hardware/software integration, testing (land and at-sea), documentation, standards enforcement, user training, and support cross-functional teams to meet government security and performance requirements.

Coordinates recruiting operations, including interview scheduling, job postings, candidate tracking, documentation, compliance, and stakeholder communication. Supports university recruiting, internships, career fairs, and emerging talent programming. Maintains recruiting systems and materials, improves processes, and assists with communications and engagement activities. The role requires strong organization, confidentiality, communication, Microsoft Office proficiency, and the ability to obtain and maintain an active Secret clearance.

Designs, prototypes, and implements AI-enabled solutions that improve productivity, automation, and decision-making across engineering and business functions. Evaluates AI tools and platforms, integrates capabilities into existing workflows and development processes, and supports organizational adoption through guidance and demonstrations. Collaborates with engineering, security, compliance, and business teams to deliver reliable solutions for sensitive and classified environments while advising on AI trends, security, compliance, and adoption strategies.

Develops and integrates AI-enabled solutions that improve productivity, automation, and decision-making across engineering and business functions. The role researches and prototypes AI tools, supports secure deployment in classified environments, guides organizational adoption, and collaborates with engineering, security, compliance, and program teams. Responsibilities include evaluating emerging technologies, integrating AI into workflows and CI/CD processes, ensuring reliability and compliance, and mentoring junior engineers.

Develops and integrates AI-enabled solutions that improve productivity, automation, and decision-making across engineering and business functions. Responsibilities include researching AI tools, prototyping and deploying solutions, integrating capabilities into workflows and CI/CD processes, supporting adoption, and advising on emerging technologies. The role collaborates with engineering, security, compliance, and business teams while ensuring solutions meet security requirements for sensitive and classified environments.

Design, develop, integrate, and test real-time distributed software for U.S. Navy combat systems. Support full lifecycle, architecture analysis, system certification, networked interfaces (TCP/UDP, DDS, messaging), lead integration and test activities, and collaborate with cross-functional teams in a mission-critical DoD environment.

Develop, test, maintain, and deploy software applications for missile defense systems. Collaborate across teams on feature implementation, defect resolution, code reviews, debugging, system integration, documentation, and full software lifecycle activities. The role requires familiarity with programming, Linux, databases, containers, version control, and secure development practices. This is a fully onsite position requiring eligibility for an active Secret clearance and up to 10% travel.

Develop SysML v2 system models and architectures using Agentic AI to generate requirements, use/verification/analysis cases, and structural/behavioral designs; build plugins via the SysML v2 API; model in Cameo Enterprise Architecture (CATIA Magic); collaborate with MBSE thought leaders on cutting-edge defense projects.

Leads and mentors engineers developing, integrating, testing, deploying, and operating complex DoD software and hardware systems. Defines requirements, architects solutions, manages program execution, troubleshoots system and network issues, and coordinates field test events. The role works directly with Navy warfighters, test directors, and government sponsors while ensuring quality, cost, schedule, and operational objectives. Travel up to 25% is required, along with eligibility to obtain and maintain an active Secret clearance.

Design, implement, and test software (C++/Java) for complex DoD systems; gather and decompose requirements; integrate components and network protocols; support lab and on-site integration, testing, and deployment; participate in design/code reviews and lifecycle activities.

Designs and optimizes secure CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code modules, containerized platforms, and software factories in air-gapped environments. Automates security compliance controls, manages DevSecOps tools, troubleshoots low-level systems issues, and improves developer experience through telemetry and workflow optimization. Partners with software, security, and systems engineering teams to establish secure delivery practices and mentor developers. Requires Secret clearance eligibility, U.S. citizenship, on-site work, and up to 10% travel.

Designs and optimizes secure CI/CD pipelines, reusable Infrastructure as Code modules, containerized platforms, and automated compliance controls. Maintains GitLab, Artifactory, SonarQube, and air-gapped software factories while troubleshooting Linux, container, networking, and pipeline issues. Partners with software and security teams to improve developer experience, platform reliability, and secure software delivery. Requires Secret clearance eligibility, U.S. citizenship, on-site work, and up to 10% travel.

Designs and operates secure DevSecOps platforms, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code modules, containerized environments, and software factories. Automates security controls and compliance requirements, supports air-gapped deployments, troubleshoots complex Linux and pipeline issues, and improves developer experience through telemetry and platform optimization. The role partners with software, security, and systems engineering teams while mentoring developers and requires eligibility for an active Secret clearance.

Develop, test, and maintain software applications and services for missile defense systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, integrate components and APIs, participate in code reviews and troubleshooting, support deployments and modernization, and produce technical documentation across the software development lifecycle.

Supports the full systems engineering lifecycle for complex U.S. Navy and DoD combat systems, including requirements analysis, architecture, integration, validation, testing, deployment, and operational support. Develops test plans, analyzes results, supports technical reviews, coordinates cross-functional integration activities, and creates MBSE artifacts such as SysML diagrams and interface models. Requires active Secret clearance, on-site Arlington work, and travel up to 25%.

Develops and maintains Infrastructure as Code for automated deployment and configuration of Kubernetes-based applications. Responsibilities include managing Kubernetes clusters in classified and unclassified environments, debugging deployment issues, implementing automation, integrating software across complex environments, supporting secure coding and testing, and collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams. The role requires Linux, networking, virtualization, scripting, cloud, containerization, and basic full-stack development skills. It is onsite in Arlington, VA, requires an active Secret clearance, and involves up to 10% travel.

Leads a team developing and maintaining Infrastructure as Code for automated deployment and configuration of Kubernetes-based applications. Responsibilities include managing Kubernetes clusters across unclassified and air-gapped environments, debugging deployment issues, designing cloud and virtualization solutions, developing automation, integrating software, supporting testing, mentoring engineers, and applying secure coding and AI-assisted development practices. The role is onsite in Arlington, Virginia, requires the ability to obtain and maintain an active Secret clearance, and includes up to 10% travel.