SAP NS2 Sr. Java Developer - Active TS SCI with Polygraph-No VA

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COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Are you interested in working in a dynamic environment that offers opportunities for professional growth and new responsibilities by helping clients drive alignment with their business, advising through critical and complex issues, while allowing you to develop personally and professionally? Then consider a career at SAP NS2. We have grown into an industry leading provider of technology services to the IC, DoD, and U.S. Government

This position will be a hybrid role: mostly remote but willing to go to the customer site occasionally.

This position requires access to customer data; Must be a U.S. citizen. SAP NS2 does not offer Visa sponsorships for this role. All internals must have manager’s approval to transfer.

SAP is the global market leader for business software and related services. SAP National Security Services (SAPNS2) is an independent U.S. subsidiary, offering SAP solutions with specialized levels of security and support to meet the requirements of U.S. national security and critical infrastructure customers.

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Java Developer to support, maintain, and enhance a suite of standalone cross-domain security applications. This role requires deep technical knowledge in Java-based development, system-level configuration, and cross-domain data transfer protocols, as well as hands-on experience with secure system deployment, logging, testing, and data transformation.

You will be working in a highly secure, complex environment supporting government-related systems. Candidates must be comfortable working independently, managing detailed system documentation, and coordinating across multiple environments and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain complex standalone Java applications (no GUI), with focus on backend logic, XML/JAR generation, and recursive validation logic.
• Support and extend applications interfacing with ASE, RepServer, RepConnector, and other secure backend systems.
• Configure and maintain logging (primarily Apache Log4j2) with emphasis on audit and security traceability.
• Manage deployment and integration pipelines using Maven, GIT (Bitbucket), and ANT for build/test automation.
• Handle secure data packaging using XML, XSDs, and JSON
• Configure and troubleshoot SSL/TLS communications and certificate management for secure data flow.
• Work across Linux environments (Red Hat 7/8) for service management, scripting (Bash/Shell), permissions, and patching based on vulnerability scans.
• Create, maintain, and enhance technical documentation using Markdown, MS Word, and PowerPoint for internal distribution and release planning.
• Collaborate with infrastructure teams on VMware and Azure setups to mimic high-side/low-side deployment scenarios.

Required Skills & Experience

• Expert-level Java development, especially for backend, headless systems.
• Experience working with ASE (SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise), RepServer, and RepConnector.
• Strong skills in XML/XSD/JSON processing and transformation.
• Proven experience with Apache Log4j2 and audit-compliant logging standards.
• Familiarity with ANT for build and regression testing automation.
• Practical knowledge of Linux (RHEL 7/8) for scripting, hardening, and OS-level service management.
• Working experience with SSL/TLS configuration, certificates, trust stores, and key management.
• Comfort with tools like Maven, Git (BitBucket), and Markdown for builds, version control, and documentation.
• Solid understanding of secure systems, cross-domain data flows, and high-side/low-side architecture.

Nice to Have

• Experience with government-sponsored products like MLDBR, X-Arbitor, or legacy ISSE Guard.
• Familiarity with VMware, Azure, or sandboxed lab environments mimicking secured network domains.
• Prior experience working in highly regulated, security-sensitive environments (e.g., NS2, DoD, or similar).

Soft Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Self-directed, motivated, and able to work independently.
• Capable of translating complex technical solutions into structured documentation.

Security Clearance

TOP SECRET SCI with Polygraph required

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Requisition ID: 438906 | Work Area: Software-Development Operations | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Limited Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid