Software Engineer III

Location: Fort Meade / Columbia, MD Area

Employment Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $200,000–$220,000 + Comprehensive Benefits

Security Clearance Required

Candidates must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with a current NSA-issued Full Scope Polygraph (FSP). This is a mandatory requirement. Candidates without an active NSA-issued Full Scope Polygraph cannot be considered.

Develop Advanced Cybersecurity Solutions Supporting National Security

A leading government contractor is seeking an experienced Software Engineer III to support a cutting-edge Cybersecurity Intelligence Team focused on the automation and normalization of cyber threat intelligence.

In this role, you'll contribute to the continued development and enhancement of applications that automate cyber threat intelligence processes and improve the collection, normalization, and analysis of cybersecurity data. You'll collaborate with a highly skilled Agile development team while working with modern Java technologies in support of mission-critical cybersecurity initiatives.

If you're passionate about software engineering, cybersecurity, and building innovative solutions that have a direct mission impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Position Highlights

• Full-time, permanent opportunity
• Competitive salary: $200,000–$220,000
• Support mission-critical cybersecurity initiatives
• Agile software development environment
• Collaborative engineering culture
• Opportunity to work with modern Java technologies
• Long-term career growth supporting national security missions

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, enhance, and maintain enterprise software applications supporting cyber threat intelligence automation.
• Develop software solutions that improve the normalization and processing of cybersecurity data.
• Collaborate with Agile development teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Participate in requirements analysis, solution design, implementation, testing, and deployment.
• Perform code reviews to ensure software quality, maintainability, and adherence to development standards.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software defects and production issues.
• Utilize Git for version control and collaborative software development.
• Contribute to usability improvements and application performance enhancements.
• Develop technical documentation supporting software functionality and system enhancements.
• Continuously evaluate and adopt new technologies that improve software capabilities and engineering efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with an NSA-issued Full Scope Polygraph
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline
  • Four (4) additional years of Software Engineering experience may substitute for a bachelor's degree
• Twenty (20) years of Software Engineering experience supporting programs of similar scope, type, and complexity
• Strong experience developing applications using Java
• Experience with the Spring Framework
• Experience working in Agile software development environments
• Experience conducting code reviews
• Experience using Git
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Interest in learning and adopting new technologies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with one or more of the following:

• Angular
• Apache NiFi
• Usability Engineering
• Cybersecurity applications
• Threat intelligence platforms
• Enterprise software development

Technical Environment

Preferred technologies include:

• Java
• Spring Framework
• Git
• Agile
• Angular
• Apache NiFi
• REST APIs
• Enterprise Application Development
• Cybersecurity Analytics
• Threat Intelligence Automation

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary: $200,000–$220,000
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Continuing Education Support
• Collaborative engineering environment
• Long-term career advancement opportunities

Why Join This Opportunity?

• Develop software that directly supports national cybersecurity missions.
• Work alongside experienced engineers in a highly collaborative Agile environment.
• Contribute to innovative cyber threat intelligence and automation solutions.
• Expand your expertise in enterprise software development and modern engineering practices.
• Join an organization committed to technical excellence, innovation, and continuous learning.

Apply Today

If you're an experienced Software Engineer with an active TS/SCI clearance and NSA-issued Full Scope Polygraph, we'd love to hear from you.

Qualified candidates will receive additional information regarding the organization, technologies, and program during the interview process.