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Software Engineer (Principal) - FULLY CLEARED with POLYGRAPH REQUIRED

Fort Meade, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 3 Aug 2026

About the role

java, python, C/C++, Assembly (x86), and debugging.

Due to federal contract requirements, United States citizenship and an active TS/SCI security clearance and polygraph are required for the position.

Required:

Must be a US Citizen.
Must have TS/SCI clearance w/ active polygraph.
Must have eleven (11) years of direct/relevant experience.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required
Strong development experience in a variety of languages (ex., java, python).
Ability to read/understand C/C++, and Assembly (x86).
Experience with software architecture, operating system design, compilers, and debugging.
Comfortable working with operating system internals, low-level software development, file I/O, system APIs, memory management, and executable program analysis.

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

Modeling experience.
Machine Learning experience.
Dev experience on Linux platforms.
Analytics development experience.
Virtual Machine (VM) experience

The benefits package:

• Affordable healthcare options with 80% employer paid premium PLUS a company-funded HSA

• Comprehensive Dental insurance

• Vision with 80% employer paid premium

• Employer paid Life insurance 100%

• Employer paid Short-term and Long-term disability 100%

• Annual training, continued education, and professional memberships reimbursement

• Unlimited access to Red Hat Enterprise Linux and AWS training and accreditation

• Annual reimbursement for technology i.e. phones, computers, printers, etc.

• 401(k) with company match up to 5% with 100% immediate vesting (after 90 days of employment)

The environment and perks:

• Professional development investment and paid time off for training

• Contract and work locations in Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, Utah, Florida and Hawaii.

• Team building events throughout the year such as Destination Family Events, Holiday Party, Monthly Get-Togethers

• Leadership Team engagement and mentorship

• Performance Recognition Program

• Complimentary branded apparel

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