Company Overview: ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service. Position Summary ANSER is seeking a Software Engineer to support the development, maintenance, enhancement, and sustainment of biometric collection systems operating in DoD mission environments. In this role, you will troubleshoot software issues, develop patches and system enhancements, and support secure biometric data management across tactical and enterprise systems. You will collaborate with OEM vendors, field support teams, and government stakeholders to resolve software issues affecting mission-critical biometric capabilities. You will also support software testing, cybersecurity compliance, and implementation of secure development practices to protect sensitive biometric information. Day-to-Day Responsibilities * Troubleshoot, analyze, and resolve software issues affecting biometric collection and processing systems. * Develop software patches, updates, enhancements, and maintenance fixes for operational systems. * Address Software Problem Reports (SPRs) and implement corrective actions for software-related issues. * Coordinate with OEM vendors supporting BAT-A, NRTIO, and NXGBCC systems to resolve software defects and integration issues. * Provide software engineering support to Field Support Representatives (FSRs) supporting CONUS and OCONUS operations. * Develop and execute software test procedures, validation activities, and test reports. * Implement secure data management, encryption, and access control measures to protect sensitive biometric data. * Ensure software solutions comply with government cybersecurity regulations and information assurance requirements. * Support Agile, DevOps, and DevSecOps software development and deployment activities. * Provide operational support during non-standard work hours as required to support global mission operations and time zone differences. Required Qualifications * Active Secret Clearance. * Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline. * Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant professional experience in software engineering. * Strong foundation in software engineering principles and software lifecycle management. * Experience supporting biometric systems from tactical collection and matching through enterprise-level multi-modal biometric storage, analysis, and processing. * Experience troubleshooting and resolving software issues in operational or mission-critical environments. * Knowledge of information assurance, encryption technologies, and military cybersecurity protocols. * Experience with mobile operating systems, including Android platforms. * Experience applying Agile, DevOps, and DevSecOps methodologies in a professional environment. * Experience developing software test procedures, validation processes, and technical documentation. * Strong analytical, troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills. Preferred Qualifications * Experience supporting DoD biometric systems including BAT-A, NRTIO, or NXGBCC. * Experience supporting tactical or disconnected operational environments. * Familiarity with secure biometric data storage, matching, and transmission standards. * Experience coordinating with OEM vendors and external development partners. * Experience supporting CONUS and OCONUS field operations. * Familiarity with cloud-enabled or mobile biometric applications and architectures. Individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to: business considerations, local market, internal equity, candidate qualifications such as skills, education and experience. ANSER provides employees benefits to support all aspects of their life including health, financial and well-being. For more information, please visit: http://www.anser.org   Full-Time Salary Range for this position: $99,000—$144,000 USD   In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with ANSER, please call 703-416-2000 or e-mail Recruiting@anser.org ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.