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Software, Data, Cloud, and Cybersecurity Engineers (U.S. Citizen with Security Clearance

Task Force TalentArlington, VA🇺🇸United StatesPosted Oct 9, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This on-site role offers significant career growth and the chance to build impactful solutions for a defense client, with a highly competitive salary range of $85,000 - $235,000. You'll thrive here if you're a U.S. citizen with an active Secret clearance and possess strong skills in software development, data, cloud, or cybersecurity. Don't miss this opportunity to advance your career with a leading government contractor.

Quick Overview

Salary
$85k - $235k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Employee
Work mode
On Site
Location
Arlington, VA, United States
Posted
3 days ago
DockerSQLAWSAzureJavaKubernetesPython

Job Description

Task Force Talent is recruiting engineers for a government contractor client. The openings cover software development, data engineering and data science, AI/ML, cloud and DevOps, site reliability, systems administration, networking, and cybersecurity. Openings are in Arlington, Virginia. Salary range: $85K to $235K, depending on experience level. Full-time, on-site in Arlington. U.S. citizens with an active Secret clearance only. We cannot sponsor clearances or visas. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ The work:

  • Build software, data pipelines, and AI/ML capabilities for a defense customer.
  • Design, run, and secure cloud and on-premises infrastructure.
  • Support architecture, integration, and testing across enterprise systems.
  • Further details will be provided to qualified applicants. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Qualifications:
  • Active Secret clearance.
  • Experience in the discipline of the role, from mid-level to chief engineer.
  • Common tools across these roles: Python, Java, SQL, AWS or Azure, Kubernetes, Docker, Linux, and CI/CD.
  • Relevant certifications (for example, Security+, AWS, or CISSP) are required for some roles. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Interview process: The process starts with a phone screen with Task Force Talent, followed by technical interviews with the client.

Contingent offers are usually made within one to two weeks. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ About Task Force Talent: We recruit science, engineering, security, and business professionals, from entry level to executive, for leading companies. Our clients range from early-stage ventures to the Fortune 500, including government contractors. We are an established source of candidates for positions that require a U.S. security clearance. You can browse all our current jobs at taskforcetalent.com/careers. Not the right role for you, but right for someone you know? Refer them and receive $2,000 or more: https://www.taskforcetalent.com/referral/ (terms and conditions apply).

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