Junior Software Engineer

Colorado Springs, CO
Full Time
Mid Level

Location: Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO
Clearance Required: Active DoD Secret Security Clearance
Travel Required: Up to 10%

LaunchTech is seeking a Junior Software Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. This role focuses on software security auditing, vulnerability identification, and secure development practices supporting mission-critical systems.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Learn to perform software security audits identifying risks associated with software and provide comprehensive security assessments for the MDA IC ISSM

  • Identify known vulnerabilities published in the NIST National Vulnerability Database (NVD)

  • Discover and compile software dependencies and bills of materials for applications under review

  • Use a variety of tools to identify vulnerabilities within software applications

  • Use programming, scripting, and query languages to correlate industry best practices for secure software development

  • Identify common security issues such as input validation, error and exception handling, logging, access controls, SQL injection, and cross-site scripting (XSS), and articulate mitigation strategies

  • Correlate DISA Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) vulnerabilities and other policies with discovered findings and document them for broad consumption

  • Monitor and manage a queue of software security audit requests

  • Assist in developing reporting metrics for team activities

  • Interact with requesters to understand use cases, application architecture, and risk mitigation strategies

What You Bring

Basic Requirements:

  • Must have 6, or more, months of IT-related experience

  • Must be conceptually familiar with databases

  • Must be familiar with at least one programming or scripting language and understand the difference between compiled and interpreted languages

  • Must be able to maintain a restricted badge and work on site 4+ days per week

  • Must have a current IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE) or be able to obtain within 6 months of hire

  • Must have, or obtain, an active DoD Secret Security Clearance

Desired Requirements:

  • Ability to perform manual code reviews to filter false positives from automated tools

  • Familiarity with secure programming theory, common software and database vulnerabilities, and remediation processes

  • Experience with one or more of the following languages or technologies:

    • .NET, VB, Java, C, C++, JavaScript, Python, PowerShell

    • TFS, JIRA, Git

    • IIS, Tomcat

    • Docker, Kubernetes

    • SQL Server, Oracle Database

    • Angular, MVC, HTML, ASP, Bash, Perl

  • Proficiency using Fortify Source Code Analyzer (SCA)

  • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

  • Microsoft Development certifications (Azure, Foundations, etc.)

  • Familiarity with the MDA and BMDS programs

Why LaunchTech?

LaunchTech is built on a single standard: Excellence, Period.
You’ll support secure software development and mission-critical defense systems that directly impact national security.

We offer:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

  • 401(k) with company match

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)

  • Mission-driven work with opportunities to grow

  • And more

Ready to Join the LaunchTech Crew?

LaunchTech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, protected veteran status, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Visit www.welaunchtech.com to learn more about how we deliver Excellence, Period.

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