Junior Software Engineer with Security Clearance

Neural Solutions; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 138,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Neural Solutions in Columbia, MD, invites you to join the SOAR organization to enhance AI-driven readiness and certification processes. You will collaborate with senior engineers and organizational strategists to streamline operational challenges and expand team capabilities.

You will work with training staff and stakeholders to capture requirements and test AI-enabled solutions under guidance, applying strong Python or Bash scripting skills and Git version control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field with 3 years of related experience or 7 years without a degree.
• Strong programming fundamentals and scripting experience are required (Python, Bash).
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git).

Responsibilities

• Participate in discussions with training staff and stakeholders to capture requirements and identify process bottlenecks.
• Implement and test AI-driven solutions to streamline readiness and certification workflows, with guidance from senior engineers.

Skills

Python

Bash scripting

Git

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Job description

Join the Standards, Operational Assurance, and Readiness (SOAR) organization in Columbia, MD, and help enhance processes and expand team capabilities with modern AI technologies. This role offers the chance to work with senior engineers and organizational strategists to streamline operational challenges.

Responsibilities

• Participate in discussions with training staff and stakeholders to capture requirements and identify process bottlenecks.
• Implement and test AI-driven solutions to streamline readiness and certification workflows, with guidance from senior engineers.

Required Skills

• Proficiency in Python or Bash scripting or programming.
• Understanding of software engineering fundamentals, including version control (Git).

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of or exposure to offensive security operations and cyber mission tradecraft.
• Experience or coursework with AI harnesses and agentic workflows, including Skills or MCP servers.

Experience Required: 3 years with Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or 7 years without degree

Location: Columbia, MD

Clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph required

Salary Range: $138,000 - $163,000