Rust Developer

Location:

Huntsville, AL, US

Category:

Software

Subcategory:

SW Engineer

Schedule:

Full-Time

Shift:

Day Job

Travel:

No

Minimum Clearance Required:

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Potential for Remote Work:

ORA_ON_SITE

Description

We are seeking a skilled Rust Developer to design, develop, secure, and optimize high-performance software solutions running on Red Hat–based environments. The ideal candidate is deeply proficient in Rust and capable of delivering robust, secure, scalable applications in support of mission-critical Army programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop secure, high-performance Rust applications and system components for Red Hat platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, architecture, and technical direction.
• Implement efficient data handling, concurrency, and memory-safe algorithms aligned with Rust best practices.
• Integrate applications with CI/CD pipelines; automate builds and deployments using Red Hat toolchains.
• Conduct unit testing, code reviews, static analysis, and security hardening following DoD/Army cybersecurity standards.
• Troubleshoot system-level issues in RHEL environments, including networking and services.
• Produce technical documentation, design artifacts, and release notes.

Qualifications

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent experience) and nine (9) years' experience; Additional six (6) years' experience can be considered in lieu of degree (per contract vehicle).

Clearance Requirements

• Must possess an active Secret clearance; US Citizenship required.

Required Qualifications

• Professional experience developing in Rust (systems programming, backend services, or embedded).
• Strong understanding of Linux internals, with emphasis on Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
• Experience with Git, DevSecOps pipelines, and automated testing frameworks.
• Knowledge of software security principles, including memory safety, secure coding practices, and STIG compliance.