Software Engineer with Security Clearance

Visionist Inc; Maryland; On-site; USD 165,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual merit increases

4 weeks paid time off

12 paid holidays

Parental leave with $8,000

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan with company-m​

Annual lifestyle bonus of $600

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Visionist, Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer with TS/SCI clearance to join our funded program.

You will develop and deploy containerized applications, build data processing scripts, and apply DevOps practices to deliver reliable software on AWS or Azure. You will gather stakeholder requirements to apply AI and ML solutions, work with embedded analysts and engineers, and contribute to mission‑critical cyber defense tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline; additional 4 years of experience may substitute degree.
• 8 years of software development experience.
• Experience using AI, LLMs, and emerging technologies.
• Experience developing production applications in Python.
• Experience deploying and managing services in cloud environments such as AWS or Azure.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with Git or Bitbucket.
• Experience documenting work using Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence).

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes
• Build scripts to convert, process, and normalize data
• Utilize DevOps practices to support software development and deployment
• Leverage AI technologies to enhance applications and workflows
• Gather requirements from stakeholders and identify opportunities to apply AI and machine learning solutions

Skills

Python programming

DevOps practices

AI/ML awareness

Cloud environments

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

Git/Bitbucket

Jira/Confluence

Job description

Active Top Secret (TS/SCI) clearance with polygraph is required. Visionist has an exciting new, fully FUNDED opportunity for a Software Engineer on our largest PRIME contract. Our team of Analysts and Engineers is motivated by the direct impact on the mission, crafting specialized tools for enhanced efficiency and quick iterations for our operations user base. Seeing your tools in real-time action brings immediate gratification. This premier program encompasses traditional software services including Systems Design and Engineering, Database Administration, Data Science and Knowledge Management, Enterprise Risk Management, Integration and Test, as well as Operations and Systems Support. The program is characterized by innovation and excitement, fostering meaningful engagements, and offering distinctive collaboration opportunities with users, policy makers, and mission leadership, all while maintaining a service mindset. If you thrive in a collaborative work environment and enjoy utilizing a diverse tech stack, then this opportunity is tailor-made for you! For over 15 years, Visionist has been solving the Intelligence Community's toughest software and analysis challenges. We embed small engineering teams with analysts to rapidly identify and solve mission capability gaps playing a critical role in defending our nation's cyber infrastructure & providing expertise in malware analysis, attribution, mapping adversarial infrastructure, pen testing, and operational planning. Our open-door leadership team fosters a supportive culture, where internal growth and promotion opportunities are the norm. Don't just take our word for it- check out our 4.8-star review on Glassdoor. Join a company that feels like a family with regular happy hours, baseball games, activity clubs and more.

Your contributions are…

• Develop and deploy containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes
• Build scripts to convert, process, and normalize data
• Utilize DevOps practices to support software development and deployment
• Leverage AI technologies to enhance applications and workflows
• Gather requirements from stakeholders and identify opportunities to apply AI and machine learning solutions

Requirements for your new career…

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline. (Additional 4 years of experience may substitute degree)
• 8 years of experience in software development
• Experience using AI, LLMs, and emerging technologies
• Experience developing production applications in Python
• Experience deploying and managing services in cloud environments such as AWS or Azure
• Experience with containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes
• Familiarity with Git or Bitbucket
• Experience documenting work using Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence)

Benefits of becoming a Visionist: Your New Career

• Annual merit increases & performance-based bonuses
• 4 weeks paid time off that is never "use or lose", 12 paid holidays, comp time, overtime, AND flexible work hours
• 80 hours of paid parental leave with an additional $8,000 supplemental payment upon returning from maternity
• Medical, dental, & vision benefits for both individuals and families (those who waive medical benefits will receive an additional $4,160/year)
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions
• Annual lifestyle bonus of $600 - use it towards gyms/fitness, new tech, or your HSA!
• Term life insurance, short-term disability, & long-term disability
• Salary range: $165,000 - $209,000

Disclaimer: Salary for this position, along with additional compensation options, will be determined on an individual basis following the interview process, considering various factors such as years of experience, skills, education/certifications, contract specifications, market conditions, etc.

U.S citizenship required (green card holders and permanent residents are not eligible). Applicants selected will be required to obtain / maintain a government security clearance.

Visionist, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities employer.