Lead Software Engineer – Technical Lead | TS/SCI | Patrick Space Force Base, FL

Location: Patrick Space Force Base, Florida

Work Arrangement: 100% onsite

Schedule: 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off

Employment Type: Full-time, permanent

Industry: Aerospace, Defense and National Security

Travel: Occasional travel or field assignments

Relocation Assistance: Available

Visa Sponsorship: Not available

Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI required

Position Overview

We are seeking an accomplished Lead Software Engineer to provide hands-on technical leadership for a new mission area within a classified Department of Defense environment.

The successful candidate will lead delivery across software, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, systems engineering and mission stakeholders. This role requires extensive AWS application experience, strong API and software-integration expertise, and the ability to turn operational requirements into secure, scalable and reliable mission solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across software-development and infrastructure teams.

• Collaborate with systems, cloud and cybersecurity engineers and mission stakeholders.

• Design, develop, integrate and maintain secure mission applications and services.

• Develop and support RESTful APIs, microservices and enterprise integration patterns.

• Integrate cloud-native services, databases and application components.

• Help transition research and prototypes into reliable operational software.

• Lead architecture, design reviews, troubleshooting and technical decision-making.

• Work hands-on with AWS, Linux, containers, CI/CD and automated testing.

• Apply secure-development and DevSecOps practices within classified environments.

• Investigate customer API issues and guide users toward effective resolutions.

• Support changing mission priorities, field assignments and operational needs.

• Document designs, interfaces, decisions, risks and operating procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance.

• U.S. citizenship and ability to maintain the required clearance.

• Extensive software-engineering experience with hands-on technical leadership.

• Strong AWS application and cloud-infrastructure experience.

• Strong API design, development and integration experience.

• Experience with distributed systems, databases and modern application architectures.

• Knowledge of cybersecurity, systems engineering and secure software delivery.

• Experience with Linux, Docker, Kubernetes and CI/CD practices.

• Strong communication, customer-facing and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work onsite at Patrick Space Force Base.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in classified DoD, intelligence or national-security environments.

• Mission-software, space systems or operational-support experience.

• Infrastructure as Code, cloud automation and observability experience.

• Experience moving prototypes into production.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants without discrimination based on any status protected by applicable law.

Senior Manager, Industrial Security (FSO) | $153K–$175K | Defense & Aerospace | Greenville, TX

Job Title: Sr. Manager, Industrial Security (Facility Security Officer - FSO)
Location: Greenville, TX (Onsite)
Industry: Aerospace / Aviation / Defense
Category: Security / Industrial Security
Seniority Level: Mid-Senior
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Schedule: 9/80 Regular
Remote/Onsite: Onsite (classified work required)
Travel: Occasional
Visa Candidates Considered: No
Security Clearance Required: Yes (Top Secret/SCI, adjudicated and in-scope T5)
Relocation Assistance: Yes
Compensation:

• Base Salary: $153,000 – $175,000

• Bonus Eligible: No

• Commission: No

• Overtime Eligible: No

• Benefits: Full benefits package included

• Interview Travel Reimbursed: No

Role Overview:

A leading defense and aerospace organization is seeking a Senior Manager, Industrial Security (FSO) to oversee and manage all aspects of classified security operations supporting Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) programs. This leadership role is critical in ensuring compliance with national security regulations, managing the security program lifecycle, and protecting sensitive assets, personnel, and facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage, implement, and enforce security compliance per the National Industrial Security Program (NISP) and 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM Rule).

• Serve as the designated Facility Security Officer (FSO) and lead a multidisciplinary security team covering industrial, personnel (PERSEC), physical, and information security.

• Develop and maintain SOPs, Operational Security Programs, and ensure compliance with all federal and company security policies.

• Lead and support government security investigations, audits, and assessments.

• Oversee COMSEC program management, asset tracking, and accountability.

• Conduct security training, briefings, and education for staff with access to classified material.

• Engage with stakeholders to interpret security directives, mitigate insider threats, and respond to compliance challenges.

• Utilize tools and systems such as SIMS, NISS, DISS/NBIS, and maintain familiarity with ICD 705 standards.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge on evolving federal security regulations and interdisciplinary compliance across IT, cybersecurity, and configuration management.

• Act as a security advisor to site leadership and corporate teams to ensure effective protection of personnel, facilities, and information.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 12 years of relevant experience, or

• Graduate degree with at least 10 years of related experience, or

• 16+ years of experience in lieu of a degree.

• FSO Certification as defined by Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA).

• Minimum 5 years of direct hands-on FSO experience.

• Current DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance with adjudicated, in-scope T5 investigation.

• U.S. Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Counterintelligence or full-scope polygraph.

• Degree(s) in Security Management, Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, or related fields.

• Proficiency in SIMS, NISS, DISS/NBIS; familiarity with ICD 705.

• Experience with Insider Threat Program management.

• Knowledge of COMSEC handling and procedures.

• Professional certifications such as ISP, CPP, or other security designations.

• Familiarity with DCS, FMS programs, or international travel processes.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Brings 5+ years of direct FSO experience in a classified defense or intelligence setting.

• Holds a valid FSO certificate and an active Top Secret/SCI clearance.

• Demonstrates deep understanding of DoD and IC regulatory frameworks.

• Highly organized, self-motivated, and capable of operating independently in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong leadership, compliance, and stakeholder engagement skills.