Senior Software Engineer - Secret

stanleyreid • Columbia, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Our client is seeking a Senior SME to support mission-critical cyber and network operations within the Department of War and Intelligence Community. In this role you will serve as the authoritative technical SME across frontend, backend, and cloud/DevOps domains, providing expert guidance on architecture, design patterns, and technology selection.

Requirements

• SME-level mastery across the full stack: React (modern JavaScript/TypeScript), Python backend development with FastAPI and/or Django, AWS, and containerized deployment with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Proven track record leading major software development or modernization efforts end-to-end.
• Strong grounding in secure software development and cloud security practices.
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform and Ansible) and GitOps-style deployment workflows.
• Familiarity with CMMC, NIST 800-171/800-53, or comparable compliance frameworks.
• US Citizen
• Active Secret level government clearance

Responsibilities

• Serve as the authoritative technical SME across frontend, backend, and cloud/DevOps domains.
• Provide expert guidance on architecture, design patterns, and technology selection.
• Lead major software development or modernization efforts end-to-end.
• Implement secure software development and cloud security practices.
• Utilize Infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform and Ansible) and GitOps-style deployment workflows.
• Ensure compliance with CMMC, NIST 800-171/800-53, or comparable frameworks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed