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Software Systems Architect

SECURE RPO LLCLexington, MA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 27 Aug 2026

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
On Site
Location
Lexington, MA, United States
Posted
Yesterday
DockerAnsibleBashC++GitLab CIGoJavaScriptKubernetesPythonReact

Job Description

Systems Architect Engineer – Software Development

Background/Need

The Cyber System Assessments Group provides the U.S. Government with independent assessments of cyber systems and capabilities, and research and prototypes of cyber capabilities. The Cyber Systems Assessments group has a need for a Systems Architect Engineer for software development with experience developing high quality software for the full stack.

Job Description

Design, develop, and support technical programs utilizing modern software engineering techniques, programming tools, and support processes for Laboratory program managers and technical staff. Participate in defining, describing and implementing program deliverables/functionalities. Evaluate and propose use of open source and commercial software, frameworks, and tools where applicable.

Domains: Software/application design, development, and support; coder; system configuration management; system troubleshooting.

Required Skills

  • This position requires knowledge of virtual machine introspection techniques and knowledge of multiple programming languages including JavaScript, Python, and Golang.
  • The ideal candidate will possess a good balance of software development from operating systems to networking.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
  • For full list of required skills, please see qualification table.

Qualification Requirements

Must Have

CategoryRequirementExperience
Degree LevelBachelor's DegreeYes
EngineeringSystems Engineering10 years
ExperienceDevOps processes, practices, and tools2 years
ProgrammingJavaScript5 years
ProgrammingPython5 years
Scripting ExperiencePython, Ansible, TCL or Bash5 years
Software Development LanguagesPython, Golang, or C++5 years
SoftwareContainer Technologies (PODMAN, Docker or Kubernetes)1 year
SoftwareGitLab CI/CD2 years
SystemsKubernetes1 year
Systems ArchitectureSystems Architecture10 years
Systems DesignSystems Design7 years
Systems ModelingSystems Modeling7 years

Nice to Have

CategoryRequirementExperience
Degree LevelMaster's DegreeYes
ProgrammingFront-end web development (REACT/JavaScript)0 years
ProgrammingWeb Application Development0 years
ProgrammingWeb-based API Processing0 years

Work Location

Onsite: Individual works generally on-site from the Lexington MA. Candidate should expect to be onsite at least 60% of the time.

Clearance

Candidates must have an active Secret clearance to be considered for this position.

Interview Process

  • Initial phone/Zoom screen with HM.
  • If candidate advances to the next round, there will be a larger group interview with the technical team.

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