Software Engineer - Senior (contingent 045)

Mssi Inc; Aberdeen, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Mssi Inc in Maryland is seeking a Biometric Software Engineer to provide software engineering support for biometric collection and matching systems used in military and government operations. This role covers full lifecycle development, secure coding practices, and compliance with cybersecurity standards.

You will participate in Agile/DevSecOps environments, develop testing procedures, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement system enhancements while adhering to AS9100/QMS

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of software engineering experience.
• Active secret security clearance.
• Experience with biometric systems and DoD-security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, maintain, and enhance biometric software applications.
• Ensure secure software architectures complying with government cybersecurity requirements.
• Support biometric collection, matching, and enterprise identity management.
• Develop, execute, and document software testing procedures and validation plans.
• Implement and maintain secure data handling and access controls.
• Participate in Agile, DevOps, and DevSecOps CI/CD processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement system enhancements and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Adhere to AS9100 and QMS policies and guidelines.

Skills

Software engineering principles

Biometric systems experience

Information assurance & secure coding

Android/mobile development

Agile/DevOps/DevSecOps

Software testing methodologies

Security controls for sensitive data

Analytical & communication skills

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Job Category : Operations

Requisition Number : SOFTW001884

• Full-Time

Locations

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Description

The Biometric Software Engineer provides software engineering support for advanced biometric collection and matching systems used in military and government operations. This role supports the full lifecycle of biometric applications, from tactical collection and matching capabilities to enterprise‑level multimodal biometric storage, analysis, and identity management solutions. The position requires expertise in software development, cybersecurity, and secure handling of sensitive biometric data.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, maintain, and enhance software applications supporting biometric collection, matching, storage, and analysis systems.
• Troubleshoot software issues and develop patches, updates, and corrective actions to ensure operational effectiveness.
• Support enterprise and tactical biometric systems utilizing fingerprint, facial recognition, iris, and other biometric modalities.
• Develop, execute, and document software testing procedures, validation plans, and test reports.
• Implement and maintain secure software architectures that comply with government cybersecurity and information assurance requirements.
• Develop and enforce data protection measures, including encryption, access controls, auditing, and secure data management practices.
• Support software integration activities across military and government biometric platforms.
• Participate in Agile, DevOps, and DevSecOps development processes, including continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) activities.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to identify requirements, develop solutions, and implement system enhancements.
• Support compliance with government security regulations and accreditation requirements.
• Must adhere to the company’s AS9100 and QMS policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Strong foundation in software engineering principles and software development lifecycle methodologies.
• Experience supporting biometric systems, including tactical biometric collection, matching, and enterprise‑level multimodal biometric solutions.
• Knowledge of information assurance, encryption technologies, secure coding practices, and military security protocols.
• Experience developing applications for Android or other mobile operating systems.
• Experience working within Agile, DevOps, or DevSecOps environments.
• Knowledge of software testing methodologies, troubleshooting techniques, and configuration management practices.
• Ability to implement and maintain security controls protecting sensitive biometric and identity data.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and technical communication skills.
• A secret security clearance is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting DoD, Intelligence Community, Homeland Security, or other federal government biometric programs.
• Familiarity with biometric standards, identity management systems, and secure mobile application development.
• Experience with cloud‑based biometric platforms and enterprise identity solutions.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Seven (7) years of relevant experience in software engineering.
• Secret security clearance

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Engineering or related field.

Experience

Required

7 years of relevant experience in SW engineering

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