Lead Software Engineer – DevOps Architect | TS/SCI with Poly | Palm Bay, FL

Lead Software Engineer – DevOps Architect (TS/SCI with Poly)

📍 Location: Palm Bay, FL (100% Onsite)
🏢 Industry: Aerospace & Defense
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
🗓️ Work Schedule: 9/80 Schedule (Every Other Friday Off)
🔒 Security Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
🚫 Visa Sponsorship: Not Available
🚚 Relocation Assistance: Available
✈️ Interview Travel: Reimbursed
💰 Compensation: $140,000 – $180,000 Base Salary

Overview

A leading aerospace and defense organization is seeking a Lead Software Engineer – DevOps Architect to lead the design, modernization, and long-term evolution of a containerized microservices platform supporting mission-critical applications.

This is a highly technical architecture role focused on DevOps engineering, containerization, CI/CD, infrastructure automation, and platform modernization. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership across architecture, implementation, and engineering best practices while partnering closely with software engineering, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and program stakeholders.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced DevOps Architect, Platform Architect, Software Architect, or Cloud Infrastructure Architect who enjoys designing scalable, secure, and resilient distributed systems.

Key Responsibilities

DevOps & Platform Architecture

• Lead the architecture and design of Docker-based microservices platforms.

• Develop scalable, secure, and resilient distributed system architectures.

• Define platform roadmaps and long-term modernization strategies.

• Establish architecture standards and engineering best practices.

Containerization & Orchestration

• Design and implement containerized application environments.

• Drive technical decisions around container orchestration platforms.

• Improve platform scalability, availability, and operational resilience.

• Guide platform standardization across engineering teams.

CI/CD & Infrastructure Automation

• Design modern CI/CD pipelines and deployment strategies.

• Drive Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation initiatives.

• Improve build, release, deployment, and monitoring processes.

• Promote DevOps best practices across the software lifecycle.

Software Architecture

• Produce detailed architectural designs and interface specifications.

• Define deployment models and technical design documentation.

• Support API integration and service-to-service communication.

• Evaluate architecture tradeoffs and recommend improvements.

Technical Leadership

• Lead architecture and design reviews.

• Mentor engineering teams and provide technical guidance.

• Identify technical risks and mitigation strategies.

• Collaborate with software, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and program leadership.

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree with 9+ years of relevant experience

OR

• Master's Degree with 7+ years of relevant experience

OR

• 13+ years of related experience in lieu of a degree

Security Clearance

✔ Active TS/SCI with Polygraph (Required)

Required Technical Expertise

DevOps & Platform Engineering

• DevOps Architecture

• Platform Engineering

• Distributed Systems Architecture

• Microservices Architecture

• Docker

CI/CD & Automation

• Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

• Configuration Management

• Automated Deployments

Container Technologies

• Docker

• Kubernetes

• OpenShift (or similar orchestration platforms)

Software Architecture

• API Design

• Service-to-Service Communication

• Distributed Systems

• Platform Modernization

Security & Reliability

• Secure Platform Engineering

• Scalability & Performance Optimization

• System Reliability & Observability

• Infrastructure Resilience

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with:

• Kubernetes

• OpenShift

• Docker Enterprise

• Infrastructure Automation

• Platform Modernization

• Enterprise DevOps

• Cloud-Native Platforms

• Large-Scale Distributed Systems

Strong experience producing:

• Architecture documentation

• Technical design artifacts

• Interface specifications

• Engineering decision records

Must-Have Skills

Architecture

• Docker-Based Architecture

• Microservices

• Distributed Systems

• Platform Engineering

DevOps

• CI/CD Pipelines

• Infrastructure as Code

• Configuration Management

• Deployment Automation

Leadership

• Technical Leadership

• Architecture Reviews

• Engineering Mentorship

• Cross-Functional Collaboration

Infrastructure

• Kubernetes / OpenShift

• API Integration

• Secure Platform Engineering

• Monitoring & Observability

Screening Questions

1. Do you currently hold an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph?

2. How many years of experience do you have in DevOps engineering, software architecture, or platform architecture?

3. Have you designed and implemented Docker-based microservices architectures?

4. What experience do you have with container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes or OpenShift?

5. Have you designed and implemented enterprise CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code solutions?

6. Have you produced detailed architectural documentation, technical designs, and deployment models?

7. Do you have experience designing secure distributed systems, APIs, and service-to-service communication patterns?

8. Have you led architecture reviews, mentored engineering teams, and driven technical direction?

9. What tools or technologies have you used for infrastructure automation and configuration management?

10. Are you able to work onsite full-time in Palm Bay, Florida?

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold an active TS/SCI with Polygraph.

• Be an experienced DevOps or Platform Architect with deep expertise in distributed systems.

• Have extensive experience designing Docker-based microservices platforms.

• Possess strong Kubernetes or OpenShift experience.

• Be comfortable defining enterprise architecture standards and long-term technology roadmaps.

• Thrive in highly collaborative engineering environments.

• Demonstrate strong mentoring, communication, and technical leadership skills.

• Balance hands-on engineering with strategic architectural decision-making.

Candidate Snapshot

Requirement

Details

Clearance

Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Experience

10–15+ Years

Architecture

DevOps, Platform & Microservices

Containerization

Docker

Orchestration

Kubernetes / OpenShift

DevOps

CI/CD, IaC, Configuration Management

Software

API Design, Distributed Systems

Location

Palm Bay, FL

Work Arrangement

100% Onsite

Schedule

9/80 (Every Other Friday Off)

Compensation

$140K – $180K

Relocation

Available

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role?

• Deep expertise in DevOps architecture and distributed systems.

• Strong experience designing Docker-based microservices platforms.

• Ability to architect scalable, resilient, and secure enterprise solutions.

• Proven success implementing CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, and automation strategies.

• Strong technical leadership with experience mentoring engineering teams.

• Excellent communication skills, capable of presenting architectural concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Ability to drive platform modernization while ensuring operational reliability and long-term maintainability.

Senior Manager, Systems Engineering | Aerospace & Defense Leadership | Waco, TX

Senior Manager, Systems Engineering

📍 Waco, Texas (Onsite)
🕒 9/80 Schedule – Every Other Friday Off
💰 $190,000 - $220,000 Base Salary
🚚 Relocation Assistance Available
✈️ Aerospace, Defense & Advanced Mission Systems
👥 Engineering Leadership Opportunity

Lead High-Impact Engineering Teams Supporting Advanced Aerospace & Defense Programs

An industry-leading aerospace and defense organization is seeking a Senior Manager, Systems Engineering to lead and develop multidisciplinary engineering teams supporting complex aircraft modification, systems integration, mission systems, and advanced technology programs.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced engineering leader who combines strong technical depth with proven people leadership, strategic planning, and program execution capabilities.

You'll oversee teams responsible for the design, integration, and delivery of sophisticated systems supporting both military and commercial customers while playing a key role in shaping departmental strategy, workforce planning, technical excellence, and long-term business growth.

If you're passionate about leading engineers, solving complex technical challenges, influencing organizational strategy, and delivering mission-critical solutions, this role offers outstanding visibility, responsibility, and career progression.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

This is not a traditional engineering management role.

You'll operate at the intersection of engineering leadership, program execution, customer engagement, workforce planning, and strategic business growth.

You'll help define how engineering teams support future programs, influence hiring and staffing strategies, drive technical excellence, and partner directly with senior leadership to ensure successful program execution.

Highlights include:

• Lead multiple engineering teams supporting complex aerospace and defense programs

• Direct influence on departmental strategy and workforce growth

• High visibility with executive leadership and customers

• Opportunity to shape future engineering capabilities and talent development

• Significant involvement in proposal development and business growth initiatives

• Exposure to both military and commercial aviation programs

• Strong technical and leadership career progression opportunities

What You'll Be Doing

Engineering Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a diverse team of Systems Engineers and technical professionals

• Create a culture focused on technical excellence, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

• Establish training and professional development plans to support long-term organizational goals

• Support employee growth, performance management, succession planning, and talent development initiatives

• Foster strong collaboration across engineering, program management, operations, and customer teams

Strategic Workforce Planning

• Forecast engineering resource requirements based on current and future program demand

• Develop hiring strategies and workforce plans to support business growth

• Lead recruiting efforts and participate in candidate selection processes

• Ensure teams are appropriately staffed to meet program commitments and customer expectations

• Support long-term capability development across the engineering organization

Program & Technical Leadership

• Provide leadership and oversight across multiple engineering programs and integration efforts

• Partner closely with Program Managers and Project Engineers to ensure successful execution

• Review engineering schedules, budgets, risks, and resource allocations

• Support engineering teams throughout the full program lifecycle

• Ensure technical solutions align with customer requirements, budgets, and schedules

Systems Engineering Excellence

• Lead and review systems engineering activities including:

• Requirements analysis

• System architecture development

• Trade studies

• System integration planning

• Verification and validation activities

• Technical baseline management

• Ensure customer requirements are translated into clear, verifiable system-level requirements

• Review engineering trade studies for technical accuracy, completeness, and feasibility

• Support development of complex integrated system architectures

Customer & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as a key technical leader during customer interactions

• Build strong relationships with military, government, commercial, and internal stakeholders

• Present technical information to executive leadership, customers, and engineering teams

• Represent the organization during technical reviews, program meetings, and customer engagements

• Facilitate collaboration between engineering, program management, and customers to ensure alignment and success

Business Growth & Proposal Support

• Support new business capture activities and proposal development efforts

• Participate in labor estimating, Basis of Estimate (BOE) creation, and technical proposal development

• Contribute to growth strategies and future program planning

• Support investment planning and technical roadmap development

Department Operations & Financial Management

• Manage departmental budgets and overhead spending

• Ensure engineering teams have the tools, resources, and infrastructure required to succeed

• Monitor departmental performance against strategic goals and operating plans

• Drive process improvements and operational efficiencies across the organization

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline

• Minimum 12 years of relevant engineering experience with a Bachelor's Degree

OR

• Minimum 10 years of relevant engineering experience with an advanced degree

• Previous engineering leadership or management experience

• Strong understanding of Systems Engineering principles and methodologies

• Experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams

• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills

Highly Preferred Experience

Systems Engineering

• Requirements management

• System architecture development

• Trade study execution and evaluation

• System integration

• Verification & validation

• Technical baseline management

• Full engineering lifecycle experience

Leadership & Program Management

• Functional management experience

• IPT (Integrated Product Team) leadership

• Workforce planning and hiring

• Resource forecasting

• Budget management

• Engineering operations leadership

• Strategic planning and execution

Business Development

• Proposal development

• Basis of Estimate (BOE) creation

• Technical volume development

• Customer engagement and presentations

Aerospace, Defense & Mission Systems

Experience supporting:

• Aircraft modification programs

• Avionics integration

• Mission systems

• Defense platforms

• Government programs

• Complex system integration efforts

Cybersecurity Experience

Experience supporting cybersecurity-focused engineering teams or cybersecurity programs is considered a strong plus.

Leadership Competencies

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strategic thinking and planning

• Exceptional problem-solving abilities

• Strong business acumen

• Critical thinking and sound decision-making

• Team leadership and coaching skills

• Executive-level communication capabilities

• Accountability and ownership mentality

• Ability to influence across multiple functions and stakeholder groups

Security & Eligibility Requirements

Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.

Preferred

• Active Secret Clearance

Compensation & Benefits

💰 Base Salary: $190,000 - $220,000

Additional benefits include:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Retirement savings plans

• Paid time off and company holidays

• Professional development opportunities

• Relocation assistance for qualified candidates

• Interview travel reimbursement

• Long-term career advancement opportunities

• 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off

Why Join?

This is an outstanding opportunity to lead talented engineering teams working on complex, high-visibility aerospace and defense programs that have a direct impact on mission success.

You'll help shape engineering strategy, influence future business growth, develop the next generation of engineering talent, and work alongside some of the industry's most respected technical professionals.

If you're an experienced engineering leader looking for a role that combines technical depth, people leadership, business impact, and long-term career growth, we'd love to hear from you.

Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) – TS/SCI Full Scope Poly – Annapolis Junction, MD

Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) – TS/SCI Full Scope Poly

📍 Location: Annapolis Junction, MD
🏢 Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
🔒 Security Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph (NSA Preferred)
🇺🇸 Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Required
🎓 Certification Required: DoD 8570/8140 IASAE Level II Compliant Certification
🚫 Visa Sponsorship: Not Available
🚚 Relocation Assistance: Available
💰 Compensation: $100,000 – $200,000 Base Salary

Overview

A leading government technology contractor is seeking Information System Security Engineers (ISSEs) to support mission-critical classified government programs.

This role focuses on integrating cybersecurity engineering principles throughout the entire system lifecycle, including system design, implementation, accreditation, continuous monitoring, and sustainment. The ISSE will play a critical role in Risk Management Framework (RMF) execution, Assessment & Authorization (A&A) activities, security control validation, and ongoing cybersecurity compliance.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong blend of cybersecurity engineering, RMF expertise, technical security assessment experience, and security architecture knowledge within highly secure classified environments.

Key Responsibilities

Risk Management Framework (RMF)

• Support the full RMF lifecycle for classified information systems.

• Develop and maintain RMF documentation and security artifacts.

• Assist with Authority to Operate (ATO) activities and sustainment.

• Support Assessment & Authorization (A&A) efforts.

• Maintain body-of-evidence packages for accreditation activities.

Security Engineering

• Implement and validate security controls.

• Perform Security Control Traceability and technical validation.

• Support system boundary definition and security architecture development.

• Conduct technical security assessments and risk analysis.

• Recommend security improvements and mitigation strategies.

Compliance & Continuous Monitoring

• Participate in Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) activities.

• Conduct compliance assessments and security reviews.

• Analyze vulnerability scan results and remediation efforts.

• Verify remediation effectiveness and identify false positives.

• Ensure ongoing compliance with cybersecurity requirements.

Vulnerability Management & Hardening

• Support vulnerability management programs.

• Implement and validate STIG compliance.

• Support patch validation and security compliance efforts.

• Assist with system hardening initiatives.

• Coordinate remediation activities with technical teams.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with:

• ISSOs

• ISSMs

• Security Control Assessors (SCAs)

• System Owners

• System Administrators

• Support accreditation, compliance, and cybersecurity engineering efforts across mission systems.

Required Qualifications

Security Requirements

✔ Active TS/SCI Clearance

✔ Active Full Scope Polygraph (NSA Preferred)

✔ U.S. Citizenship Required

Certification Requirement

✔ DoD 8570/8140 IASAE Level II Compliant Certification

Examples include:

• CISSP

• CASP+

• CCSP

• CSSLP

Cybersecurity & RMF Experience

Strong experience with:

• Risk Management Framework (RMF)

• Assessment & Authorization (A&A)

• Authority to Operate (ATO)

• Security Control Implementation

• Security Control Validation

• Continuous Monitoring (ConMon)

NIST Knowledge

Strong familiarity with:

• NIST SP 800-37

• NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 3 and/or Rev. 5

• Security Control Frameworks

• RMF Compliance Processes

RMF & Compliance Tools

Experience with one or more of:

• LATTEART

• XACTA

• BISCOTTI

• WATCHCAT

• STE

Additional experience with:

• Compliance scanning tools

• Configuration assessment tools

• Vulnerability management platforms

Core ISSE Skill Areas

Security Engineering

• Security Control Implementation

• Security Control Validation

• Security Architecture Support

• System Boundary Definition

Compliance & Accreditation

• Assessment & Authorization (A&A)

• RMF Artifact Development

• Accreditation Package Support

• Body of Evidence Management

Vulnerability Management

• Vulnerability Analysis

• Remediation Tracking

• Patch Validation

• STIG Compliance

• Security Hardening

Risk Management

• Technical Risk Analysis

• Compliance Validation

• Continuous Monitoring (ConMon)

• Security Assessment Support

Preferred Qualifications

Government & Classified Environment Experience

• Classified Government cybersecurity programs.

• Large-scale enterprise systems.

• Mission-critical environments.

Technical Infrastructure Exposure

Experience supporting:

• Enterprise Linux environments

• Network infrastructure

• Cloud environments

Stakeholder Coordination

Experience collaborating with:

• ISSOs

• ISSMs

• Security Control Assessors

• System Owners

• Engineering Teams

Must-Have Requirements

Clearance

✅ Active TS/SCI Clearance

✅ Active Full Scope Polygraph

Certification

✅ IASAE Level II Certification

Cybersecurity

✅ RMF Experience

✅ A&A Experience

✅ ATO Experience

✅ Security Control Validation

Compliance

✅ Continuous Monitoring

✅ Vulnerability Management

✅ STIG Implementation

Documentation

✅ RMF Artifacts

✅ Accreditation Packages

✅ Security Documentation

Screening Questions

1. Do you currently hold an active TS/SCI clearance with a Full Scope Polygraph?

2. Was your Full Scope Polygraph issued by NSA?

3. When was your most recent Full Scope Polygraph completed?

4. Which IASAE Level II certification do you currently hold (CISSP, CASP+, CCSP, CSSLP, etc.)?

5. How many years of ISSE or cybersecurity engineering experience do you have?

6. Have you supported the full RMF lifecycle, including A&A and ATO activities?

7. Which RMF tools have you used (XACTA, LATTEART, BISCOTTI, WATCHCAT, STE)?

8. Do you have experience implementing and validating security controls?

9. Have you supported STIG implementation, vulnerability remediation, and compliance validation?

10. Do you have experience supporting classified government systems?

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold an active TS/SCI Full Scope Polygraph.

• Possess an active IASAE Level II certification.

• Have strong cybersecurity engineering experience within classified environments.

• Be highly knowledgeable in RMF, A&A, and ATO processes.

• Understand security architecture, control implementation, and compliance validation.

• Have experience supporting vulnerability management and STIG compliance.

• Demonstrate excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.

• Balance mission objectives with cybersecurity requirements and risk management practices.

Candidate Snapshot

Requirement

Details

Clearance

Active TS/SCI + Full Scope Poly

Citizenship

U.S. Citizen

Experience Level

Mid-Level to Senior

Certification

IASAE Level II Required

Frameworks

RMF, NIST 800-37, NIST 800-53

Compliance

A&A, ATO, ConMon

Security

Control Implementation & Validation

Documentation

RMF Artifacts & Accreditation Packages

Tools

XACTA, LATTEART, BISCOTTI, WATCHCAT, STE

Location

Annapolis Junction, MD

Work Arrangement

100% Onsite

Travel

None

Compensation

$100K – $200K

Relocation

Available

Why This Opportunity?

Mission Impact

Support highly classified systems that directly contribute to critical national security missions.

Cybersecurity Engineering Focus

Move beyond compliance into hands-on security engineering, architecture support, security control validation, and accreditation activities.

Technical Growth

Gain exposure to advanced RMF processes, security engineering practices, vulnerability management, and enterprise cybersecurity operations.

Strong Benefits Package

• 3 Weeks PTO

• 11 Federal Holidays

• Medical & Dental Coverage

• Life Insurance

• STD & LTD Coverage

• 401(k) with Company Match

• Long-Term Career Development

This opportunity is ideal for an Information System Security Engineer (ISSE), Cybersecurity Engineer, RMF Engineer, Security Compliance Engineer, Cybersecurity Architect, A&A Specialist, or Security Controls Engineer with an active TS/SCI Full Scope Polygraph and IASAE Level II certification seeking to support highly sensitive government programs.

SOC Analyst – Montvale, NJ | Hybrid Cybersecurity & Vulnerability Management

SOC Analyst

📍 Location: Montvale, New Jersey
🏢 Work Model: Hybrid – 3 days onsite / 2 days remote
🏠 Employees work remotely every Friday + receive 40 additional remote days annually
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
📈 Seniority Level: Associate / Mid-Level
🎓 Education: Bachelor’s Degree preferred
🔐 Industry: Cybersecurity / Manufacturing / Enterprise IT

💰 Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $90,000 – $110,000

• Full benefits package

• Hybrid flexibility

• Collaborative and supportive IT/security environment

🚀 Overview

A growing enterprise organization is seeking a SOC Analyst to strengthen its cybersecurity operations through security monitoring, alert investigation, and vulnerability management.

This role combines Security Operations Center (SOC) responsibilities with hands-on vulnerability analysis and remediation coordination across enterprise infrastructure and endpoint environments.

The ideal candidate is analytical, collaborative, proactive, and highly communicative with experience supporting enterprise security operations.

🔧 Key Responsibilities

Security Operations

• Monitor, triage, and investigate alerts from:

• SIEM platforms

• Endpoint protection tools

• Security monitoring systems

• Distinguish legitimate threats from false positives

• Document findings and communicate results clearly

• Assist with alert tuning and optimization efforts

Vulnerability Management

• Support enterprise vulnerability scanning and assessments

• Analyze vulnerability findings and prioritize remediation activities

• Research CVEs and provide:

• Exploitability analysis

• Business impact context

• Remediation guidance

• Track remediation progress and validate fixes

Collaboration & Communication

• Partner closely with:

• Infrastructure teams

• IT leadership

• Cybersecurity teams

• Maintain strong communication and visibility around risks and remediation efforts

• Proactively identify opportunities for improvement

Continuous Improvement

• Assist with:

• DLP and information protection controls

• System hardening initiatives

• Documentation and runbook development

• Explore enhanced capabilities within existing security tooling

✅ Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in:

• Cybersecurity

• Computer Science

• Information Technology

• Related discipline
  OR equivalent practical experience

• 3–5 years of experience in:

• Security operations

• Vulnerability management

• Endpoint protection analysis

• Strong understanding of:

• CVEs

• Risk prioritization

• Vulnerability remediation processes

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

⭐ Preferred Skills

• Experience with:

• SIEM platforms

• Enterprise log analysis

• Endpoint detection & response (EDR) tools

• Familiarity with:

• Active Directory

• Group Policy

• Security baselines

• Scripting or reporting experience:

• PowerShell

• Python

• Power BI

• Security certifications are a plus but not required

🎯 Ideal Candidate

• Hands-on SOC or cybersecurity analyst with enterprise experience

• Strong communicator who proactively keeps stakeholders informed

• Comfortable balancing:

• Security investigations

• Vulnerability analysis

• Cross-functional collaboration

• Curious, self-driven, and eager to improve security operations

📝 Screening Considerations

• Do you have experience with:

• SOC operations

• Vulnerability management

• Endpoint security tools?

• Have you worked with SIEM or enterprise detection platforms?

• Are you comfortable working in a hybrid environment in Montvale, NJ?

• Do you have experience coordinating remediation efforts with infrastructure teams?

🌍 Work Environment

• Hybrid work schedule:

• 3 onsite days

• 2 remote days

• Additional remote flexibility throughout the year

• Collaborative enterprise IT and cybersecurity team

• Occasional travel between NY/NJ locations may be required

📈 Why Join

• Broad exposure across enterprise cybersecurity operations

• Opportunity to influence security tooling and processes

• Supportive, highly collaborative IT culture

• Strong focus on learning, ownership, and continuous improvement