Software Engineer Sr. (SECRET CLEARANCE)
Develops and maintains mission-critical software systems for the USAF Distributed Mission Operations Center, focusing on backend services, web applications, and security compliance with DoD standards.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Kirtland AFB, NM
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- 4+ years
- Category
- Software engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in IT, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or Data Science (or equivalent certifications such as CISSP-ISSAP, GSEC, CSSLP)
- 9+ years of relevant experience for a Bachelor’s, 7+ years for a Master’s, or 4+ years for a PhD
- DoD 8570 IAT-II certification (CompTIA Security+ or higher) required within 60 days of hire
- US Citizenship
- Legal authorization to work in the United States
Full description
Title: Software Engineer Sr.
Location: Kirtland AFB, NM
Job Type: Full-Time, On-site
Start Date: Immediate
Clearance Requirement: Active DoD Secret clearance required
Salary: Competitive
Experience and Certifications: Candidate must have a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in IT, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or Data Science (or equivalent certifications such as CISSP-ISSAP, GSEC, CSSLP), with 9+ years of relevant experience for a Bachelor’s, 7+ years for a Master’s, or 4+ years for a PhD, and a DoD 8570 IAT-II certification (CompTIA Security+ or higher) required within 60 days of hire.
Mandatory: Considering candidates with US Citizenship only. Employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
About the company: Since its founding in 1986, MILVETS Systems Technology, Inc. has been a reliable provider of quality services in the information and technology fields. As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, certified by the Small Business Administration as a Small Disadvantaged Business, the company was founded to offer efficient, cost-effective information technology services to commercial and government clients.
Position Overview: We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to support the USAF Distributed Mission Operations Center (DMOC) at Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This role involves designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software systems, collaborating with the team to troubleshoot issues and enhance backend services and web applications, implementing software improvements, and ensuring compliance with DoD security standards. The engineer will also contribute to technical documentation, support CI/CD pipelines, and maintain version control and deployment processes.
Required Technologies
- Programming Languages: C++, Python
- Operating Systems: Linux, Windows
- Version Control: Git, GitLab
- Web & Frameworks (optional/desired): Django, HTML, CSS, Bootstrap
- Databases: SQL
- Other: Bash scripting, CI/CD pipelines (GitLab YAML), automated testing
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or Data Science, or equivalent certifications (CISSP-ISSAP, GSEC, CSSLP).
- DoD 8570 IAT-II certification (CompTIA Security+ or higher) required within 60 days of hire.
- Relevant experience: 9+ years with a Bachelor’s, 7+ years with a Master’s, 4+ years with a PhD.