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Vantor

Mid-level Full Stack Software Engineer (TS/SCI)

On site

Herndon, United states

$ 188,000 /year

Mid level

Full Time

03-02-2026

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Python Java Go Big Data GitLab Configuration Management Ansible Networking Architecture Operating Systems Programming angular react Django Software Development Agile Organizational Skills Analytics JS Hibernate FastAPI Hadoop Spark Openstack TCP/IP Terraform

Job Specifications

Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what's happening now and shape what's coming next. Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getters-where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently. Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where you can: Shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world.To be eligible for this position, you must be a U.S. Citizen. This position requires an active U.S. Government security clearance, applicants who do not currently hold the required clearance will not be eligible for consideration. Employment for cleared roles is contingent upon verification of clearance status.
Export Control/ITAR: Certain roles may be subject to U.S. export control laws, requiring U.S. person status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
Please review the job details below.
Vantor is currently seeking a cleared to join our team. This role will be performed in our Vantor facility located in Herndon, Virginia. As a Vantor team member, you will have the opportunity to closely support our mission partners, and your work will have direct mission impact . In this role, you'll work closely with other software developers as well our infrastructure and cybersecurity teams leveraging open-source tools to create and maintain a diverse range of applications served out to thousands of users.
About Us:
We are a multi-faceted software development and systems administration team working to build and maintain software applications backed by a self-managed, o n-prem private cloud and big data stack, housing over 15 petabytes of data.
Our diverse background of experience in mission support and software development serves as a catalyst to solve unique and challenging technical problems in support of special operations analysts and their on-going activities.
Rapid development and frequent, iterative feedback are core to our delivery approach, anchored by a need to work quickly in support of our mission customers
What You'll Be Doing: D eveloping web applications for Real Time query and analysis of our petabyte-scale data store, creating distributed analytics purpose-built to support our mission partners, and h elping to con s truct new and m aintain existing data pipelines tasked with automatically retrieving and ingesting data .
Your Career: We're very serious about professional development and continuing education. We offer everyone the opportunity to define their own career trajectory. Supporting our people in the pursuit of becoming true experts in their craft enables not only individual growth but also the collective team to have a high degree of mission impact. We strive to create an environment where team members can do their best work. We provide resources to support learning, set aside time for dedicated professional development and offer benefits that enrich our team members' lives.
Minimum Requirements:
Must be a US citizen.
Current Top Secret security clearance w/SCI Eligibility and willing to get a CI poly .
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering or a related field (4 additional years of experience may be substituted for a Bachelor's degree. A Master's degree may count as an additional 2 years of experience.).
5 years demonstrated experience with programming, design, and development.
In-depth knowledge in Python, Java, or similar programming language.
Working knowledge of containerization ( D ocker, P odman ) and container orchestration ( K ubernetes, N omad, etc. ).
Experience with ORM software (Django, SQLAlchemy, Hibernate, etc. )
Working knowledge of L inux operating systems (navigating the filesystem, common management commands, etc. )
Understanding of TCP/IP networking and working knowledge of remote system workflows (SSH, port forwarding, server/client architecture, etc. )
Exposure to building and supporting solutions in a cloud like environment ( s uch as OpenStack ) .
Working knowledge of agile software development practices and tools, such as GitLab.
Must be able to work on-site in Hendon, VA.
Preferred Qualifications:
E xperience deploying, maintaining, and utilizing an E lasticsearch cluster .
Experience with Spark .
Experience with Hadoop (HDFS, Y ARN ).
Experience using Python web frameworks ( D jango, FastAPI, etc. ).
Experience with Front End development using React, Angular, or other JS framework.
API Rest Framework development/maintenance.
Data flow orchestration using Nifi or similar.
Experience with provision and configuration management tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or similar.
You are a creative and driven problem-solver who wants to apply breakthrough technologies to support a platform actively used by thousands of users supporting mission .
Strong verbal, written, and organizational skills.
Pay Transparency:In support of pay transparency at Vantor, we disclose sal

About the Company

Headquartered in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Vantor is a Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) that specializes in providing outsourced, managed cybersecurity services. Our services are designed to help organizations across the UK and Ireland protect their digital assets and infrastructure. Our Mission Today's digital world is full of opportunity and threats, we want to see our clients prosper by helping them protect their staff, data and operations from cyber threats. Vantor's mission is to work with business leaders and... Know more