Build Engineer - Clearance Required

Cydecor is a premier Federal Government solutions provider, delivering differentiated innovations in mission systems and business platforms. We leverage leading-edge secure systems and software development, backed by industry-leading subject matter expertise, and business intelligence to enable decision-support and remain ahead of ever-evolving national security challenges. Our success rests squarely on three bedrock principles: People, our center of gravity; Mission, what inspires us; and an unyielding commitment to Excellence, what separates us.

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced and results-oriented Software Build Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a key role in automating and optimizing our software build and deployment processes, ensuring consistency and quality across all applications. As a Software Build Engineer, you will design, modify, develop, write, and implement build automation for software repositories to ensure consistent and efficient build/deployment packages for all applications. Your primary responsibilities will include creating and maintaining standard pipelines for building applications, running unit tests, generating a software bill of materials (SBOM), conducting security scans, and ensuring builds contain all necessary files for production deployment.

Responsibilities include:

• Design, implement, and maintain build automation pipelines for software repositories to ensure consistent build and deployment packages.
• Automate the build process for .NET and JavaScript applications using Azure DevOps pipelines, GitHub Actions, and other tools.
• Ensure build processes include proper handling of .dll files and manifest.json with the correct build numbers.
• Execute and publish unit test results within the build pipeline.
• Generate and publish software bill of materials (SBOM) for each build.
• Perform Fortify security scans as part of the build process and publish the results to the Software Security Center (SSC) server.
• Integrate SonarQube for static code analysis in the build pipeline and publish the results.
• Verify the inclusion of all necessary files for production deployments in the build.
• Publish .zip files of the build and ensure the proper hash of the .zip file is generated and stored.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to identify and resolve build and deployment issues.
• Support enterprise software configuration management by tracking new major version release dates and published deprecation dates of open source and commercial off-the-shelf (OSS/COTS) software components.

Here's what you need:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in software build and deployment engineering, with at least 3 years specializing in software application workflows and complex product development.
• Proficiency in automating builds for .NET and JavaScript applications using Azure DevOps pipelines, Artifacts, and GitHub Actions.
• Strong experience with PowerShell or other shell scripting languages to automate build tasks.
• Proficiency with tools like Fortify (for security scans), SonarQube (for static code analysis), and generating SBOMs.
• Hands-on experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and build/deployment automation tools.
• Strong understanding of Windows-based web applications, MS SQL database applications, and related development tools.

Bonus points if you have:

• Experience configuring Fortify client and SSC server to run as part of the build pipeline.
• Experience configuring SonarQube to run as part of the build pipeline.
• Experience with publishing libraries via NPM and Nuget.

Security Clearance:

Active Secret security clearance.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.

Work Schedule:

M-F, Remote

Benefits:

Cydecor offers a comprehensive compensation package including Health and Dental Insurance, Vision and Life Insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, 401(K) + company match, Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Company Holidays, Tuition Assistance Program and more.

What We Believe

We have an unwavering commitment to diversity with the aim that every one of our people has a full sense of belonging within our organization. As a business imperative, every person at Cydecor has the responsibility to create and sustain an inclusive environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Cydecor is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (EEO/AA). All employment and hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs without regard to race, religion, color, sexual orientation, nationality, gender, ethnic origin, disability, age, sex, gender identity & expression, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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