Software Engineer Level 3 Fort Meade, MD TS/SCI with FULL SCOPE

SNS One, Inc. • Fort Meade, MD

2d • $150,000 - $250,000 • Onsite

About The Position

SNS One is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to support mission-critical programs in a highly secure environment. The selected candidate will develop, maintain, and enhance complex software systems supporting large-scale data processing, advanced analytics, real-time operations, and enterprise applications. This role requires expertise in modern software engineering practices, Kubernetes-based platforms, automation, and secure software development methodologies.
The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience designing and developing scalable software solutions, implementing high-performance algorithms, integrating applications across diverse environments, and supporting cloud-native and containerized infrastructures.

Requirements

• Twenty (20) years of experience as a Software Engineer supporting programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university. Four (4) additional years of software engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
• Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph.
• One of the following certifications: CompTIA Security+ CE, CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CND, SSCP
• Hands-on experience operating or platform engineering production-grade Kubernetes clusters.
• Strong understanding of containerization technologies and security concepts, including Pod Security Standards.
• Working knowledge of PKI certificate management and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI).
• Experience implementing GitOps workflows and CI/CD pipelines.
• Basic Linux system administration experience.
• Experience with Python and Bash scripting.
• Experience using Jira and Confluence for project management, task tracking, and technical documentation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting cloud-native applications and container orchestration platforms.
• Experience with DevSecOps methodologies and secure software development practices.
• Familiarity with infrastructure automation and configuration management tools.
• Experience supporting mission-critical government or DoD programs.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance complex software systems, including processing-intensive analytics, real-time systems, large-scale data processing platforms, and business management information systems.
• Design, code, test, and integrate software solutions based on documented requirements and mission objectives.
• Design and implement complex data interfaces and execute queries against existing and proposed repositories to support data accessibility and system functionality.
• Develop and implement high-performance algorithms and scalable software architectures.
• Analyze workflows, business processes, and system performance to develop technical solutions and recommend improvements.
• Review, test, and validate software components to ensure compliance with design specifications and performance requirements.
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects, performance issues, and operational problems.
• Create, review, and maintain technical documentation, software designs, and testing procedures.
• Participate in system architecture discussions, including hardware/software trade studies and design decisions.
• Evaluate and integrate Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) and Government Off-The-Shelf (GOTS) technologies when appropriate.
• Perform requirements analysis and decomposition from system-level requirements to individual software components.
• Collaborate with engineering teams, management, and customers to communicate technical solutions and project status.
• Support Agile development processes and participate in sprint planning, reviews, and documentation activities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from $150,000 to $250,000 based on experience, qualifications, and mission requirements.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company contribution.
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Opportunity to support high-impact national security missions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior