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Systems Engineer with Security Clearance

CSA Global LLCSan Diego, CA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 15 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This on-site Systems Engineer role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to critical naval software delivery, enhancing your expertise in DevSecOps and secure pipeline development within a reputable defense contractor. You'll thrive here if you possess strong technical skills in containerized architectures and a passion for designing robust, secure software delivery systems for challenging operational environments. Join CSA Global LLC and make a significant impact on national security missions.

Quick Overview

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Mid Senior
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Employee
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On Site
Location
San Diego, CA, United States
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Job Description


Systems Engineer CSA Global LLC Systems Engineer San Diego, CA Job Type Full-time Description Client Solution Architects (CSA) is currently seeking a Systems Engineer III to support a program onsite in San Diego, CA,  This position will support critical naval software delivery operations for Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC-PAC), located in San Diego, California. The selected candidate will play a vital role in supporting the Application Arsenal (AA), NIWC-PAC's enterprise-class software distribution and delivery platform for software deployed at the tactical edge.

Current deployment targets include Agile Core Services (ACS), USMC Common Hosting Environment, and other continuous integration / continuous deployment (CI/CD) software environments. The selected candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure software delivery pipelines that operate across multiple classification domains and challenging operational environments. This role requires deep technical expertise in modern DevSecOps practices, containerized architectures, and defense-specific platform integration.

For nearly 50 years, CSA has delivered integrated technology and operational support services to meet the defense and federal sector's most complex enterprise needs. Working from operations centers and shipyards to training sites and program offices, CSA deploys experienced teams, innovative tools and proven processes to advance federal missions. How Role will make an impact:

  • Engineer and maintain full lifecycle software development pipelines for containerized, virtual machines, and cloud-based architecture
  • Implement and optimize DevSecOps automation across Unclassified, Secret, and Top-Secret security domains
  • Configure and integrate automated security testing tools (SAST, DAST, SCA, and container scanners) as quality gates within CI/CD pipelines
  • Design and troubleshoot interoperable software systems for deployment in Denied, Disrupted, Intermittent, and Limited-bandwidth (DDIL) environments
  • Support software delivery to afloat and ashore Platform as a Service (PaaS) environments
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams using Agile methodologies to deliver mission-critical capabilities
  • Ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity requirements and government-mandated pipeline standards
  • Provide technical expertise for integration with allied partner systems and emerging autonomous platforms Requirements What you’ll need to have to join our award-winning team:
  • Clearance: Must possess and maintain an active Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility.
  • A bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline from an accredited college or university. Minimum Seven (7) years of demonstrated experience in full lifecycle software development for containerized, virtual machine, and cloud-based architecture across multiple security domains (Unclassified, Secret, Top Secret) using Agile methodologies
  • Minimum Four (4) years of demonstrated experience applying DevSecOps principles, including:
  • Configuring automated security testing tools (SAST/DAST/SCA and container scanners) as quality gates directly in CI/CD pipelines
  • Working within highly regulated, government-mandated pipelines (e.g., Overmatch Software Armory (OSA) or equivalent DoD enterprise DevSecOps environments)
Minimum Three (3) years of demonstrated experience engineering, integrating, and troubleshooting interoperable software systems within critical defense platforms, specifically:
  • Denied, Disrupted, Intermittent, and Limited-bandwidth (DDIL) environments
  • Afloat and ashore Platform as a Service (PaaS) environments
  • Navy's Agile Core Services (ACS)
  • USMC's Common Hosting Environment (CHE)
  • Architecture designed for Five Eyes (FVEY) partner interoperability Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
  • Sit for extended periods of time and work at a computer workstation
  • Use hands and fingers to operate keyboards, mice, and other input devices
  • Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
  • Specific vision abilities required may include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust
  • Stand, walk, bend, or reach; Access equipment located in data centers, offices, or under desks
  • Lift and/or move equipment weighing up to 25 pounds
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