Software Engineer

  • WASHINGTON, DC
  • Posted 6 days ago | Updated 6 hours ago

Overview

On Site
USD 80,001.00 - 120,000.00 per year
Full Time

Skills

Security Clearance
Analytical Skill
DevOps
Technical Support
IT Service Management
Spring Framework
Systems Architecture
Interfaces
Security Architecture
CISSP
ISSAP
Software Development Methodology
GSEC
Cyber Security
Computer Science
Information Systems
Data Science
Software Engineering
Writing
Software Development
Management
Version Control
Unit Testing
Software Design
Agile
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
FOCUS

Job Details

Job ID: 2510558

Location: WASHINGTON, DC, US

Date Posted: 2025-10-06

Category: Software

Subcategory: SW Engineer

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Poly

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: Yes

Description

SAIC is seeking Software Engineers to join the Machine-assisted Analytic Rapid-repository System (MARS) Advanced Development Operations (DevOps) and Sustainment Support (ADOS) program and provide on-site technical support to facilitate operations of critical MARS infrastructure and services. This effort focuses on providing a comprehensive set of System/ Software Engineering and IT Services to maintain, sustain, enhance, and improve/ modernize MARS. This position will be located in the National Capital Region.

Please note that this is contingent upon contract award, with an anticipated decision expected by Winter/ Spring 2026.

The Software Engineers responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Designs, develops, and maintains software systems specific to the MARS framework, ensuring secure and efficient operations
  • Analyzes requirements and creates detailed design documents that meet MARS objectives
    Writes and tests code to ensure functionality and performance in a highly secure environment
  • Collaborates with other engineers and stakeholders to define system architecture and interfaces aligned with MARS
  • Participates in code reviews and follows software engineering best practices
  • Continuously improves skills and stays updated with new technologies relevant to defense applications
  • Ensures adherence to project timelines, quality standards, and DIA protocols

Qualifications
  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
  • One of the following certifications: Certified Information Systems Security Professional - Information Systems Security Architecture Professional (CISSP-ISSAP), Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP), or GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC)
  • Bachelors degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or Software Engineering and 5 years or more relevant experience (will consider an additional 4+ years of relevant experience in lieu of degree)
  • Proficiency in developing software solutions, writing clean and efficient code, and conducting code reviews
  • Experience in using software development frameworks, managing version control, and performing unit testing
  • Strong understanding of software design patterns and agile development practices

Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.


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