Security-Cleared Senior Software Engineer - Crypto Apps

Zachary Piper, LLC; Maryland; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Sick leave

PTO

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking a Senior Software Engineer / System Engineer for a government technology and cybersecurity organization in Annapolis Junction, MD. This on-site role focuses on modernizing and productizing secure mission-focused software platforms, with a heavy emphasis on Java development and cryptographic technologies.

Ideal candidates bring 12+ years of software engineering experience, strong knowledge of Java, cryptography, and secure enterprise architectures, and must hold an

Qualifications

• 12+ years of software engineering experience with extensive Java development expertise.
• Experience with C/C++, Python, Go, or Rust and modern software development practices.
• Strong background in cryptography, encryption technologies, and key management services.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop secure software solutions supporting enterprise modernization initiatives.
• Build and enhance encryption libraries, key management services, and related system integrations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement scalable architectures and development standards.
• Support project planning, testing, troubleshooting, and deployment activities across secure environments.

Skills

Java development

Cryptography

Secure architectures

C/C++

Python

Go

Rust

TS/SCI clearance

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a Senior Software Engineer / System Engineer for a government technology and cybersecurity organization in Annapolis Junction, MD. This on-site role focuses on modernizing and productizing secure mission-focused software platforms, with a heavy emphasis on Java development and cryptographic technologies.

Ideal candidates bring 12+ years of software engineering experience, strong knowledge of Java, cryptography, and secure enterprise architectures, and must hold an