Senior Software Engineer – High-Impact Systems & Cloud

CNSS • National Security Systems; Dundalk (MD); On-site; USD 105,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

CNSS • National Security Systems seeks experienced Software Engineers to advance high-impact systems at Fort Meade and related sites. The role spans COBOL, C/C++, Java, cloud computing, Python, and modern tools like Docker, Kubernetes and CI/CD.

A CS concentration is required. Qualified applicants will hold a CS or Software Engineering degree with 3+ years of relevant experience, and be prepared for rigorous, security-focused development in a national security environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in CS or Software Engineering with foundational CS coursework
• Relevant software development experience across lifecycle: requirements, design, implement, test, deploy and maintenance
• Experience with distributed systems, cloud, containers and CI/CD practices
• Familiarity with security, cryptography and secure software principles

Responsibilities

• Contribute to high-impact software systems across diverse tech stacks
• Collaborate with teams to implement modern tools (Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, AWS)
• Demonstrate continuous learning and independent problem-solving skills

Skills

C/C++

Python

Java

Algorithms

Cryptography

Security

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or Software Engineering

Master's degree in CS/SE (optional)

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

GitLab

ElasticSearch

Job description

CNSS • National Security Systems seeks experienced Software Engineers to advance high-impact systems at Fort Meade and related sites. The role spans COBOL, C/C++, Java, cloud computing, Python, and modern tools like Docker, Kubernetes and CI/CD.

A CS concentration is required. Qualified applicants will hold a CS or Software Engineering degree with 3+ years of relevant experience, and be prepared for rigorous, security-focused development in a national security environment.