Senior Software Engineer - Secret with Security Clearance
Why this role stands out
This hybrid Senior Software Engineer role offers an exceptional opportunity to leverage your full-stack expertise, including React, Python, AWS, and containerization, to impact mission-critical cyber operations within the Intelligence Community. You'll thrive in this position if you possess a strong background in secure development and a proven ability to lead end-to-end software modernization efforts, with a competitive salary range of $182,000 - $240,000. Don't miss the chance to apply for this impactful role!
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Senior Software Engineer - Secret -
- Columbia, MD Who We Are Stanley Reid is a specialized recruiting firm connecting top contractors with exciting IC/DoD opportunities. We're dedicated to a personalized, stress-free job search, matching your unique skills and goals with the perfect role. The Role Our client is seeking a Senior SME to support mission-critical cyber and network operations within the Department of War and Intelligence Community. In this role you will serve as the authoritative technical SME across frontend, backend, and cloud/DevOps domains, providing expert guidance on architecture, design patterns, and technology selection. Qualified Senior SME should have the below skills: • Demonstrated SME-level mastery across the full stack: React (modern JavaScript/TypeScript), Python backend development with FastAPI and/or Django, AWS, and containerized deployment with Docker and Kubernetes. • Proven track record leading major software development or modernization efforts end-to-end. • Strong grounding in secure software development and cloud security practices. • Infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform and Ansible) and GitOps-style deployment workflows. • Familiarity with CMMC, NIST 800-171/800-53, or comparable compliance frameworks. This work is located in Columbia, MD. Candidates must be a US Citizen with an active Secret level government clearance. Salary for this role is between $182,000 and $240,000, depending on experience, clearance level, location, and contract requirements. Apply Now More Openings
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