Senior Systems Software Engineer

Description

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.

Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more.

Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!

We are seeking a Senior Systems Software Engineer to support our client in Augusta, GA. The ideal candidate will have deep experience developing mission‑critical geospatial intelligence software and strong skills in data analysis, visualization, and modern software engineering practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software for geospatial intelligence systems
• Build scalable, efficient code in Java, Python, or similar languages
• Implement CI/CD security controls, SCA, container/image scanning, and configuration checks
• Develop IaC and deployment automation; support baseline configuration and STIG‑hardened builds
• Implement centralized logging, monitoring, and RMF/ATO requirements
• Create runbooks and technical documentation
• Integrate solutions with geospatial platforms and databases (e.g., ArcGIS, GeoServer, GDAL)
• Apply data analysis and visualization tools such as Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, Plotly
• Troubleshoot and optimize for performance, scalability, and reliability
• Mentor junior developers and participate in code reviews
• Ensure adherence to security protocols and best practices in a classified environment
• Required Qualifications
• 7+ years of software development experience and a Bachelors degree or 12 years of software development experience
• DoD 8140 certification (e.g., Security+)
• Hands‑on CI/CD security experience/RHEL proficiency
• Strong programming skills in Java, Python, or similar languages
• Experience with data analysis and visualization libraries
• Preferred Experience
• Proficiency with geospatial tools (ArcGIS, GeoServer, GDAL)
• Experience with the GEOINT community
• Knowledge of spatial data formats (GeoJSON, Shapefiles, KML) and spatial analysis
• Experience with GIS programming, geospatial data pipelines, or remote sensing
• Knowledge of mission and military operational environments
• Experience with DISA STIG validation, Ansible/Puppet/Chef/Salt, OpenSCAP
• Familiarity with Splunk, Elastic, SNMP monitoring, and incident response
• Relevant technical or geospatial certifications
• Security Clearance:
• Active TS/SCI clearance
• As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia . The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.
• The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia is:
• $106,300 - $206,200 USD
• What We Believe
• As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.