Software Engineer (Secret Clearance)

Akima; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 119,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Akima is seeking a qualified IT professional to support the design, development, modernization, and sustainment of secure applications for the DoD OIG in a hybrid IT environment. The role emphasizes cloud-native/cloud-agnostic solutions, secure coding, and DevSecOps practices across Windows and multi-domain platforms.

The position requires a Secret clearance, a relevant degree, and 6–8 years of IT experience with CRM systems, Azure, and Microsoft 365.

Qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 6‑8 years IT experience.
• IAT Level II certification.
• Extensive experience with CRM systems.
• Experience with DefenseReady and DCATS.
• Azure, Microsoft 365, and secure coding practices in multi‑domain environments.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, development, modernization, and sustainment of secure applications across DoD OIG’s hybrid IT environments.
• Implement cloud-native and cloud-agnostic solutions, supporting application re-hosting, re-factoring, and re-architecting efforts as part of cloud migration and modernization initiatives.
• Develop and maintain secure, scalable code using Agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and DevSecOps practices, ensuring compliance with DoD cybersecurity and RMF standards.
• Perform unit and integration testing, support user acceptance testing (UAT), and contribute to the development of technical documentation, user guides, and training materials.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including cybersecurity, infrastructure, and database administrators to ensure seamless deployment and operational continuity.

Skills

CRM systems experience

IT experience (6-8 years)

Active Secret security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

IAT Level II certification

Preferred IT major

Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals

Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional

Certified Scrum Developer

Tools

Azure

Microsoft 365

Secure coding practices

Job description

Responsibilities

• Support the design, development, modernization, and sustainment of secure applications across DoD OIG’s hybrid IT environments.
• Implement cloud-native and cloud-agnostic solutions, supporting application re-hosting, re-factoring, and re-architecting efforts as part of cloud migration and modernization initiatives.
• Develop and maintain secure, scalable code using Agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and DevSecOps practices, ensuring compliance with DoD cybersecurity and RMF standards.
• Perform unit and integration testing, support user acceptance testing (UAT), and contribute to the development of technical documentation, user guides, and training materials.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including cybersecurity, infrastructure, and database administrators to ensure seamless deployment and operational continuity.

Qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 6‑8 years IT experience.
• IAT Level II certification.
• Extensive experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems.
• Experience with DefenseReady and Defense Case Activity Tracking System (DCATS).
• Experience with Azure, Microsoft 365, and secure coding practices in multi‑domain environments is essential.

Desired Qualifications

• Preferred major in Information Technology.
• Experience with the CaseWare.
• Preferred: Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals; Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professionals; Certified Scrum Developer.

Pay Range

$116,000 - $119,500

Benefits

Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full‑time and part‑time employees.

Job ID

2026‑24307

Work Type

On‑Site