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Software Engineer 3 (Mission Application Dev & Int) with Security Clearance
Cornerstone DefenseAnnapolis, MD🇺🇸United StatesPosted 26 Jul 2026
Why This Role Stands Out
Leverage your mid-senior level expertise in application development and integration within a hybrid environment, with a competitive salary of $190,000 - $210,000, to solve complex national security challenges. This role at Cornerstone Defense offers significant growth potential and the chance to work on impactful projects, making it an ideal opportunity for skilled engineers seeking a supportive and challenging career. Secure your future by applying today!
Quick Overview
Salary
$190k - $210k/yr
Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior
Job Description
Title: Software Engineer 3 (Mission Application Dev & Int) Location: Annapolis Junction, MD Compensation Range: $190 -$210 *Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply * Company Overview: Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission. Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation's toughest and most secure problems. If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don't look any further than Cornerstone Defense. Benefits Overview: Cornerstone Defense offers a very comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental and Vision Plans * Generous PTO Policy * 401(k) * HSA and FSA options * Life and Disability Insurance * Tuition Reimbursement and Training * Perks at Work Discount Program * Referral Program * Leads Generation Program * CollegeAmerica 529 * Fitness Reimbursement Program * Travel Assistance * Norton Lifelock Benefit Solutions * Life Planning Financial & Legal Services * Summary: The Software Engineer shall be responsible for developing, sustaining, and troubleshooting GHOSTGEMs software suite of applications including DINO and possibly future capabilities as mission needs arise. Software development activities include implementation, testing, and integration with other COTS, GOTS, and FOSS products, packages, and libraries. Qualifications: Master's degree in computer science or related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus five (5) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity. OR Bachelor's degree in computer science or related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus seven (7) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity OR Nine (9) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity. Required Skills: * Experience using the Linux CLI and Tools * Experience developing scripts using Bash * Recent Python (3.x) software development experience * Experience with Rust programming concepts, or a willingness and aptitude to learn Rust * Experience with NoSQL databases including MongoDB * Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and containerd * Experience with container orchestration technologies such as Kubernetes * Experience creating Helm Charts to deploy containerized services on Kubernetes * Familiar with Messaging Frameworks including RabbitMQ * Familiar with CI/CD principles, methodologies, and tools including GitLab CI * Familiar with IaC principles, methodologies, and tools such as Ansible * Experience using Git Source Control System Desired Skills: * Experience with SQL databases including PostgreSQL * Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite including Jira and Confluence
Skills
Docker
MongoDB
Rust
SQL
Ansible
Bash
Confluence
Git
GitLab CI
Helm
Jira
Kubernetes
PostgreSQL
Python
RabbitMQ
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