Senior Software Engineer - Secret - Columbia, MD

Stanley Reid & Company; Columbia (MD); Hybrid; USD 182,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanley Reid & Company seeks a Senior SME to support mission-critical cyber and network operations for a DoD client. You will be the authoritative expert across frontend, backend, and cloud/DevOps, guiding architecture, patterns, and tech selection.

Columbia, MD-based role requiring US citizenship and active Secret clearance. Salary ranges from $182,000 to $240,000, depending on experience, clearance level, and contract needs.

Qualifications

• SME-level mastery across full stack: React, Python backend (FastAPI/Django), AWS, Docker and Kubernetes.
• Proven track record leading major software development or modernization end-to-end.
• Strong grounding in secure software development and cloud security practices.
• Experience with IaC and GitOps deployment workflows.
• Familiarity with CMMC and NIST 800-171/800-53 or equivalent compliance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as authoritative technical SME across frontend, backend, and cloud/DevOps domains.
• Provide guidance on architecture, design patterns, and technology selection.
• Lead major software development or modernization efforts end-to-end.
• Align development with secure SDLC and compliance requirements.

Skills

React

Python (FastAPI/Django)

AWS

Docker/Kubernetes

Lead end-to-end dev

Secure SDLC

IaC (Terraform/Ansible)

GitOps

CMMC/NIST 800-171/800-53

Job description

Who We Are

Stanley Reid is a specialized recruiting firm connecting top contractors with exciting IC/DoD opportunities. We're dedicated to a personalized, stress-free job search, matching your unique skills and goals with the perfect role.

The Role

Our client is seeking a Senior SME to support mission-critical cyber and network operations within the Department of War and Intelligence Community. In this role you will serve as the authoritative technical SME across frontend, backend, and cloud/DevOps domains, providing expert guidance on architecture, design patterns, and technology selection.

Qualified Senior SME should have the below skills:

• Demonstrated SME-level mastery across the full stack: React (modern JavaScript/TypeScript), Python backend development with FastAPI and/or Django, AWS, and containerized deployment with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Proven track record leading major software development or modernization efforts end-to-end.
• Strong grounding in secure software development and cloud security practices.
• Infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform and Ansible) and GitOps-style deployment workflows.
• Familiarity with CMMC, NIST 800-171/800-53, or comparable compliance frameworks.

This work is located in Columbia, MD. Candidates must be a US Citizen with an active Secret level government clearance. Salary for this role is between $182,000 and $240,000, depending on experience, clearance level, location, and contract requirements.