Software Engineer

Socket.dev; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Medical insurance

HSA option

FSA

Vision insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holiday pay

Job summary

Intrepid Solutions is seeking a Senior SETA Software Engineer to provide independent technical advisory support to US Army TENCAP, guiding software life cycles from requirements through sustainment across acquisition programs with rigor and DoD alignment. You will advise PMs and technical teams on development, integration, testing, and execution, using JIRA for backlog and metrics.

The role requires active TS/SCI clearance, 10+ years in software or systems engineering, and DoD/Army program

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required with no sponsorship available.
• 10+ years software or systems engineering experience.
• Experience supporting DoD/Army programs in a SETA/advisory capacity.
• Experience with JIRA and Agile development methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience with CMMI Level 3 practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight across all phases of the software lifecycle.
• Support evaluations, buy/tech decisions, and formal reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, Acceptance Testing).
• Review contractor deliverables for quality, compliance, and risk.
• Oversee Agile software development and DevSecOps practices.
• Ensure alignment with DoD acquisition guidance and watch metrics via JIRA.

Skills

Software engineering

DoD/Army programs experience

JIRA

Agile / DevSecOps

CMMI Level 3 practices

Technical reviews (SRR/PDR/CDR)

Systems engineering

AI/ML-enabled systems

TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE or related field +10 years experience OR 15 years experience

Tools

JIRA

Job description

Overview

Intrepid Solutions is seeking a Senior SETA Software Engineer to provide independent technical advisory support to US Army TENCAP. The selected candidate will support full lifecycle software engineering efforts across US Army TENCAP acquisition programs, ensuring technical rigor, compliance, and alignment with mission objectives.

This role supports US Army TENCAP Program Managers (PMs) by providing expert guidance on software development, integration, testing, and sustainment activities.

Responsibilities

The Senior Software Engineer shall:

• Provide technical oversight and advisory support across all phases of the software lifecycle, including requirements, development, architecture, integration, test, documentation, and sustainment
• Support technology evaluations and make/buy decisions
• Assess customized software and hardware development efforts and associated hardware requirements
• Participate in and evaluate formal technical reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, Acceptance Testing)
• Review contractor deliverables for technical quality, compliance, and risk
• Provide oversight of Agile software development processes and DevSecOps practices
• Ensure alignment with CMMI Level 3+ processes and DoD acquisition guidance
• Use JIRA and related tools to monitor backlog, sprint execution, and development metrics

OPERATING HOURS AND EXPECTATIONS:

• This position anticipates standard work hours, Monday-Friday and will operate 100% onsite.

TRAVEL:

• Limited OCONUS travel expected.

Qualifications

CLEARANCE:

• Active TS/SCI clearance required. We are unable to provide sponsorship of initial clearance or upgrade of existing clearance. Candidates without currently active TS/SCI clearances are ineligible for this role.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related field +10 years of software engineering or systems engineering experience OR 15 years of work experience

CERTIFICATION(S):

• PMP or Agile certification preferred.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 10+ years of software engineering experience or systems engineering
• Experience supporting DoD/Army programs in a SETA or advisory capacity
• Experience with JIRA and Agile development methodologies
• Demonstrated experience with CMMI Level 3 practices
• Experience providing technical evaluation and participation support in formal acquisition and engineering reviews, including: SRR, PDR, CDR, and Acceptance Testing
• Experience assessing and analyzing customized software solutions for performance, scalability, and maintainability
• Experience reviewing contractor deliverables for technical adequacy, compliance, and adherence to DoD/Army standards
• Experience assessing AI / ML-enabled systems preferred
• DevSecOps and CI / CD pipeline familiarity preferred

Benefits

WHAT WE OFFER:

At CIS Secure and its associated companies, Intrepid Solutions and Services and Darkblade Systems, we believe in promoting fair and transparent pay practices. We are committed to disclosing the compensation range for transparency and to set clear expectations for all applicants for this posting. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base salary for the advertised job, promotion, or transfer opportunity. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. The actual salary offered may vary based on various factors including but not limited to relevant experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, education, geographic location, as well as internal equity, and alignment to market data.Job Type: Full-time (onsite)

Pay Range: $175,000.00 - $195,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) with company matching
• Dental insurance
• Medical insurance
• Health Savings Account option
• Flexible Spending
• Vision insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Ancillary offerings (Hospital Indemnity, Accident, Critical Illness, Pet Insurance)
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday pay

Intrepid Solutions, a CIS Secure company, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.