Appian Software Engineer

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Annapolis Junction, MD
Senior level
Hardware • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
The Appian Software Engineer will gather and analyze requirements, develop and enhance software systems, ensure quality control, design user-friendly interfaces, troubleshoot software problems, and integrate new products to improve existing applications. This role requires strong communication with clients and the ability to work in a high-side Linux environment.
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We are seeking an experienced Appian Software Engineer. You will be responsible for gathering, analyzing, and defining requirements to determine the most effective software and web technologies to satisfy client needs. You'll develop, maintain, support, and enhance complex software systems based on documented requirements, providing specific input to system design, and adhering to formal design processes and guidelines. You'll design and develop user-friendly interfaces, maintain technical documentation, and ensure quality control of software. You will select development processes, recommend new technologies, and troubleshoot complex software problems. You'll also integrate new products with existing applications to improve system functionality and design.

This role resides in our Growth department and reports to our Program Manager. This position is on a customer site in the Annapolis Junction, MD location with a 10% travel requirement.

SIXGEN supports cyber and intelligence missions by serving government and commercial organizations as they overcome global cybersecurity challenges. Our highly skilled operators conduct research and assessments based on real-world threats. We simulate adversaries and malicious actors to report details and actionable findings on critical assets and infrastructures. Our program planners advise mission owners to bring rapid solutions to intelligence mission leaders. Using innovative processes, tools, and techniques, we predict and overcome cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Our successes are supported by our diverse team of experienced, technical talent. SIXGEN, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disabled Employer.

Core Responsibilities: 

  • Gathering, analyzing, and defining requirements to determine the most effective software and web technologies to satisfy client needs. 
  • Develop, maintain, support, and enhance complex software systems based on documented requirements, providing specific input to system design, and adhering to formal design processes and guidelines. 
  • Design and develop user-friendly interfaces, maintain technical documentation, and ensure quality control of software. 
  • Select development processes, recommend new technologies, and troubleshoot complex software problems. 
  • Integrate new products with existing applications to improve system functionality and design.

Required Skills and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree and minimum 5 years of experience, or equivalent.
  • Active Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain a Polygraph
  • Ability to complete development work on the high-side Linux environment
  • Security+ certification
  • Java experience (any level of experience is acceptable)
  • Python experience (any level of experience is acceptable)
  • Mongo experience (any level of experience is acceptable)
  • Postgres experience (any level of experience is acceptable)
  • Appian Experience (Minimum of 2 years of experience designing, developing or supporting Appian or Appian-based applications)

Desired Skills and Experience:

  • Skilled in communications with government customers on issues. 
  • Cloud experience
  • Familiar with DIA engineering environment
  • Ability to capture user issues and feedback
  • Ability to create sustainable processes
  • FIDBOS-X experience
  • Skilled in Engineering efforts (Appian) of core processes for a federal government agency. 

Additional Details

  • Job Location: Annapolis Junction, MD
  • Clearance Requirement: Active TS with ability to obtain a CI polygraph
  • Travel: Estimated 10% or less.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Employer-paid health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision)
  • Employer-paid short/long term disability insurance and basic life/AD&D insurance
  • 401K with a 4% employer contribution
  • Professional development reimbursement options available (training, certification, education, etc)​
  • Flexible and remote work policies for most positions
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) at a rate of three (3) weeks plus one (1) day per year of service up to four (4) weeks annually
  • 11 paid holidays per calendar year​

At SIXGEN, we are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The anticipated salary range for this role is $100,000-$160,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. This range reflects our compensation philosophy, which takes into account various factors including the candidate's relevant experience, education, skills, LCATs rates and position level, and market competitiveness. In addition to base salary, employees may be eligible for other forms of compensation to include our growth incentive program, incentives and benefits. The final salary offer will be determined after a thorough review of the candidate's background and alignment with the role. Please note that this range is subject to change and should be considered as a guideline rather than a definitive figure.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that values diversity in our people, reflecting the communities we serve and our customer base. We strive to attract and retain a diverse talent pool and create an environment where everyone is empowered to be their authentic selves at work.

SIXGEN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We ensure that all applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, marital status, ancestry, projected veteran status, or any other protected group or class.

Top Skills

Java
Mongodb
Postgres
Python
The Company
HQ: Annapolis, MD
59 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2014

What We Do

At SIXGEN, we’ve cracked the code on meaningful and innovative ways to support the cyber mission. Our workforce provides incident response, operational and penetration testing, red teaming, tool development, cyber training development and continuous monitoring. Our on-site and remote assessments are used to identify vulnerabilities within the most critical networks. We lead cybersecurity innovation in product development by designing and evolving highly specialized hardware and software focused on Endpoint Detection and Response, Red Team, Data Science, and Threat Intelligence missions. We take pride in our work and the resulting enhanced cybersecurity posture for our customers around the globe.

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