Senior Software Architect — National Security (DevSecOps)

Socket.dev; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 345,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarity Innovations in Herndon, VA, is seeking a dynamic software engineer who bridges infrastructure design and hands-on development. You will work across Linux systems, VM deployments, and container orchestration to tailor solutions for mission-critical workloads.

Collaborate with vulnerability researchers and reverse engineers, turn prototypes into robust tools with a reliable release cycle, and mentor peers while aligning work with customer needs.

Qualifications

• University degree (BA/BS) or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of relevant software engineering experience.
• Strong Linux, VM, container, and orchestration knowledge.
• Experience with GitLab, Jira, Confluence for planning and release cycles.
• Excellent communication; ability to mentor others.
• Ability to tailor tools to mission requirements.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with vulnerability researchers and reverse engineers.
• Translate prototypes into robust, tested tools with release cadence.
• Guide and mentor other professionals; influence stakeholders.

Skills

C/C++

Golang

Python

JavaScript

Linux

Container orchestration

Synchronize workflows

Education

BA/BS or equivalent

Tools

GitLab

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Clarity Innovations in Herndon, VA, is seeking a dynamic software engineer who bridges infrastructure design and hands-on development. You will work across Linux systems, VM deployments, and container orchestration to tailor solutions for mission-critical workloads.

Collaborate with vulnerability researchers and reverse engineers, turn prototypes into robust tools with a reliable release cycle, and mentor peers while aligning work with customer needs.