Principal Cyber Software Engineer / Sr. Principal Cyber Software Engineer

Description

The company builds systems that push what is possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace, with a focus on secure, affordable, integrated, multi-domain technology for strategic planning in fast-changing security environments.

The team builds and maintains enterprise software and databases, and the role is based in Chantilly, VA.

Relocation assistance may be available. Travel is about 10% of the time. A polygraph clearance is needed to start.

Two levels are open: Principal Cyber Software Engineer and Sr. Principal Cyber Software Engineer. Each has its own experience and education requirements below.

Responsibilities

• Work with other software engineers to design, build, and deploy new enterprise systems while supporting and maintaining existing applications.
• Manage, maintain, and tune SQL Server databases, and handle routine DBA work alongside application development.
• Build and improve a distributed Windows enterprise service bus (ESB) architecture while keeping high-volume, high-availability MSSQL databases stable.
• Help design, implement, and scale suitable technologies so critical mission requirements are met.

Requirements

• You must hold an active TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph to be considered. Your eligibility must be in place by the start date and maintained for the length of your employment.
• Principal level: a bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant experience, a master's degree with 3 years, a PhD with 1 year, or 9 years of relevant experience with no degree.
• Sr. Principal level: a bachelor's degree with 8 years of relevant experience, a master's degree with 6 years, a PhD with 4 years, or 12 years of relevant experience with no degree.
• Proven experience building applications in C,.NET Framework, and ASP.Net, and doing Windows development in Visual Studio.
• Substantial experience with Microsoft SQL Server (MSSQL), covering database development and DBA tasks such as maintenance, performance tuning, indexing strategies, and security setup.
• Hands-on work in Agile teams.
• A track record of managing several complex tasks at once, setting priorities, and working independently.
• Experience working with stakeholders to define requirements step by step and turn them into clear user stories.
• Strong analytical skills for troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and fixing complex defects across the full application stack.
• Preferred: experience with modern.NET (5, 6, 8 or later) and cloud-ready architectures.
• Preferred: knowledge of integration patterns such as the Enterprise Service Bus (ESB).
• Preferred: hands-on work with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipeline setup, and PowerShell scripting.
• Preferred: a self-starter who learns new technologies independently and can lead technical work on assigned projects.

Conditions

Based in Chantilly, VA, with travel about 10% of the time.

Relocation assistance may be available.

A polygraph clearance is required to start.

The base salary range for the Principal level is $125,300.00 to $187,900.00, and for the Sr. Principal level it is $156,400.00 to $234,600.00. These ranges are guidelines. Final pay depends on the scope of the role, your experience, education, skills, and current market conditions.

Applications are expected to stay open for about 20 days from the posting date, but this may change based on business needs and candidate availability.

Benefits

• Depending on the position, you may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus on top of base pay.
• Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and share company results with employees.
• Vice President and Director roles may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.
• Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, paid company holidays, and paid time off for vacation or personal business.