Senior Java Software Engineer [$273k/yr+] TS/SCI-FS Poly with Security Clearance

SYSTOLICAnnapolis Junction, MD🇺🇸United StatesPosted Oct 20, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Leverage your extensive Java expertise and TS/SCI-FS Poly clearance to architect impactful microservice solutions in a hybrid environment, with a competitive total compensation of $273k+ annually. This role offers significant career growth as you collaborate within an agile team, develop advanced technical skills, and contribute to critical missions for a respected intelligence community partner. You will thrive here if you are a seasoned engineer seeking challenging projects and a supportive work environment.

Quick Overview

Salary

$273k/yr

Seniority

Mid Senior

Employment type

Employee

Work mode

Hybrid

Location

Annapolis Junction, MD, United States

Posted

Yesterday

DockerMicroservicesAWSCloudFormationGrafanaHelmJavaKafkaPrometheusTerraformReactKubernetesLinux

Job Description

Candidates must already possess an active Top Secret/SCI w/ Full Scope Polygraph to be considered.

Summary: • Design, implement, and maintain resilient cloud infrastructure on AWS utilizing Terraform and Helm. • Architect and support containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes. • Develop and integrate microservices and web interfaces using Java and React. • Integrate messaging and event-streaming pipelines utilizing ActiveMQ and Kafka. • Establish observability, logging, and alerting systems via Prometheus, Grafana, and OpenSearch in Linux environments.

Qualifications && Compensation: • Degree: Technical bachelor's degree or equivalent experience • Years of experience: 14+ years • Total Compensation: $273k+ yearly Job Description: • Design, deploy, and maintain secure, scalable cloud infrastructure and services on AWS. • Develop reusable Infrastructure as Code (IaC) modules using Terraform, CloudFormation, and Helm charts. • Manage and maintain container and platform workloads utilizing Docker and Kubernetes. • Develop enterprise-level applications with Java and React. • Build and support high-availability messaging workflows using Kafka and ActiveMQ. • Configure system monitoring, logging, and alerting tools including CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, and OpenSearch. • Implement and test backup, disaster recovery, high-availability, and cloud cost-optimization strategies. • Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues across networking, security, and Linux operating systems. • Document cloud architectures, runbooks, and operational procedures.

About SYSTOLIC: SYSTOLIC is dedicated to giving our employees the best possible company experience so that they can focus on providing outstanding support to their customer’s mission. Our company is founded on integrity, enthusiasm, and a relentless commitment to supporting the Intelligence Community. You can learn more about us and submit an application to be considered against our current and future openings at https://systolic.com. To learn about our compensation ranges, visit our

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