Software Engineer Sr. - Kirtland AFB, NM

VetJobs; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Vision

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

MILVETS Systems Technology, Inc. is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to support the USAF DMOC at Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You will design, develop, test, and maintain software systems, troubleshoot issues, and help improve backend services and web applications while ensuring DoD security standards. Responsibilities include supporting CI/CD pipelines and documenting work in a defense environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT, CS, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or Data Science, or equivalent certifications (CISSP-ISSAP, GSEC, CSSLP).
• DoD 8570 IAT-II certification (CompTIA Security+ or higher) required within 60 days of hire.
• 9+ years with a Bachelor’s, 7+ years with a Master’s, or 4+ years with a PhD.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software systems for the DMOC at Kirtland AFB.
• Troubleshoot issues and enhance backend services and web applications.
• Contribute to software improvements and ensure compliance with DoD security standards.
• Support CI/CD pipelines and maintain version control and deployment processes.
• Produce technical documentation as needed.

Skills

C++

Python

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT/CS/SE/DS

Tools

Git

GitLab

Django

HTML

CSS

Bootstrap

Job description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. All positions are onsite, unless otherwise stated.

Job Description

Minimum Education Required

• Linux, Windows

Title: Software Engineer Sr.

Location: Kirtland AFB, NM

Job Type: Full-Time, On-site

Start Date: Immediate

Clearance Requirement: Active DoD Secret clearance required

Salary: Competitive

Experience and Certifications: Candidate must have a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in IT, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or Data Science (or equivalent certifications such as CISSP-ISSAP, GSEC, CSSLP), with 9+ years of relevant experience for a Bachelor’s, 7+ years for a Master’s, or 4+ years for a PhD, and a DoD 8570 IAT-II certification (CompTIA Security+ or higher) required within 60 days of hire.

Mandatory: Considering candidates with US Citizenship only. Employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

About the company: Since its founding in 1986, MILVETS Systems Technology, Inc. has been a reliable provider of quality services in the information and technology fields. As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, certified by the Small Business Administration as a Small Disadvantaged Business, the company was founded to offer efficient, cost-effective information technology services to commercial and government clients.

Position Overview: We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to support the USAF Distributed Mission Operations Center (DMOC) at Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This role involves designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software systems, collaborating with the team to troubleshoot issues and enhance backend services and web applications, implementing software improvements, and ensuring compliance with DoD security standards. The engineer will also contribute to technical documentation, support CI/CD pipelines, and maintain version control and deployment processes.

Job Category: Information Technology

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Required Technologies:

• C++, Python

Operating Systems:

• Linux, Windows

Version Control:

• Git, GitLab

Web & Frameworks (optional/desired):

• Django, HTML, CSS, Bootstrap

Databases:

• SQL

Other: Bash scripting, CI/CD pipelines (GitLab YAML), automated testing

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or Data Science, or equivalent certifications (CISSP-ISSAP, GSEC, CSSLP).
• DoD 8570 IAT-II certification (CompTIA Security+ or higher) required within 60 days of hire.
• Relevant experience: 9+ years with a Bachelor’s, 7+ years with a Master’s, 4+ years with a PhD.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off

Certificates/Security Clearances/Other:

• DoD 8570 IAT-II certification (CompTIA Security+ or higher) required within 60 days of hire.
• Clearance Requirement: Active DoD Secret clearance required

Applicants for U.S. based positions with MILVETS Systems Technology, Inc. must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

MILVETS Systems Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

MILVETS Systems Technology, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and maintains a Drug-Free Workplace.

MILVETS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and complies with all relevant EEOC regulations to ensure fair and equitable hiring practices.

City: Albuquerque

State: New Mexico

Job Code: IT Information Technology

Affiliate Sponsor: MILVETS Systems

Salary Range: Not Disclosed