Software Developer (SME) - TS/CI Poly

Blackwatch International; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & vision

401(k) with company match

Life & AD&D

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Blackwatch International seeks a Software Developer (SME) for the FBI program headquartered near Washington, DC. This senior role requires leading complex enterprise software design and A/V/VTC integration, with a Top Secret clearance and CI polygraph.

You will guide architecture decisions and coordinate with FBI stakeholders and Blackwatch teams. Join a mission-critical environment delivering secure, scalable software solutions across multiple FBI locations while maintaining strict security

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance with CI Polygraph and US citizenship.
• 10+ years of specialized software development experience (certifications or prior work may substitute).
• Deep expertise in enterprise software design and A/V or VTC integration.
• A bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical and management efforts for enterprise-wide software initiatives.
• Define software architecture, integration standards, and security compliance strategies within a zero-trust framework.
• Advise senior FBI stakeholders on software capabilities, risks, and optimizations.
• Lead requirements analysis, design reviews, and performance evaluations.
• Serve as the top escalation point for complex software issues.

Skills

Top Secret clearance

CI Polygraph

US citizenship

Enterprise software design

A/V integration

VTC integration

Software architecture

Requirements analysis

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/engineering or related field

Job description

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Software Developer (SME) - TS/CI Poly

FBI Avenger Full Time Professional Washington, DC, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1171

Be the go-to software authority on a national security mission. As the Software Developer (SME) at the FBI facility in Clarksburg, WV, you'll set the direction for enterprise application design and A/V system integration and lead the FBI's most complex development projects. This full-time senior role requires an active Top Secret clearance with a CI polygraph and US citizenship. It puts 10+ years of experience to work on stable, high-impact work that keeps FBI teams connected.

Position Title: Software Developer SME

Position Location: Washington, DC, NCR

Position Type: Full time

Years of experience: 10

Security Clearance: Top Secret, Counterintelligence Polygraph

About the role

The Software Developer (SME) is the recognized authority on enterprise application design and A/V system integration for the FBI program. You'll provide strategic guidance, technical leadership, and oversight on the most complex development projects, and you'll work closely with senior FBI stakeholders and Blackwatch engineering teams.

What you'll do

• Lead technical and management efforts for enterprise-wide software initiatives.
• Define software architecture, integration standards, and security compliance strategies within a zero-trust framework.
• Advise senior FBI stakeholders on software capabilities, risks, and optimizations.
• Lead requirements analysis, design reviews, and performance evaluations.
• Serve as the top escalation point for complex software issues.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance with CI Polygraph and US citizenship.
• 10+ years of specialized software development experience (certifications or prior work may substitute).
• Deep expertise in enterprise software design and A/V or VTC integration.
• A proven track record of delivering mission-critical software solutions.
• A bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.

About the mission

Blackwatch provides skilled personnel to the FBI to design, develop, deploy, and maintain secure audio/video, VTC, and collaboration systems in classified and unclassified environments across multiple FBI locations.

• Medical (Anthem), with HSA and FSA options
• Dental and vision (Principal)
• 401(k) with a 3% company match, plus a 50% match on additional contributions up to an extra 2%
• Company-paid life and AD&D, and short- and long-term disability
• Voluntary life, accident, and critical illness coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal, identity protection, and pet insurance options

About Blackwatch

Blackwatch International is a small business founded in 2010 and based in McLean, VA. We provide IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, DevSecOps, data exploitation, and engineering services to federal and national security customers. We hold ISO 9001:2015, ISO/IEC 27001:2022, and ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018 certifications and a CMMI Level 3 appraisal.

Blackwatch International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Blackwatch is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need an accommodation, please contact HR.