Software Systems Engineer

Paylocity; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits (medical, dental,3

Job summary

Paylocity seeks a Software Systems Engineer (Software/Infrastructure Integration) for the Undersea Warfare Decision Support Team in Manassas, VA. You will help integrate, test, and deploy software across diverse environments for a U.S. Navy program, boosting situational awareness and mission planning.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in software/systems engineering, DevOps exposure, Agile practices, and virtualization. DoD Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship are required at hire.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Secret security clearance at time of hire.
• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline.
• 1–3 years of relevant engineering experience (including internships).
• Experience with Red Hat, Windows, and Windows Server operating environments.
• Experience with oVirt or similar virtualization platforms.
• Familiarity with Jira and Bitbucket.
• Understanding of networking fundamentals and switch configuration.
• Experience with PKI certificate exchange and exposure to cybersecurity compliance.

Responsibilities

• Performing software integration and validation in accordance with approved DevOps lifecycle processes.
• Integrating and testing software deliveries, verifying bug fixes, and performing regression testing across multiple hardware and operating system configurations.
• Troubleshooting and resolving software integration issues including networking, virtualization, and system compatibility challenges.
• Supporting and documenting test results consistent with Agile and DevOps best practices.
• Collaborating within Agile/Scrum teams on sprint planning, execution, and reviews.
• Contributing to continuous integration and deployment processes to enhance software reliability and efficiency.

Skills

US citizenship

Active DoD Secret clearance

DevOps exposure

Agile methodologies

Networking fundamentals

Virtualization

Jira

Bitbucket

Red Hat / Windows Server

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science

Tools

oVirt

Jira

Bitbucket

Job description

Description

We are seeking a Software Systems Engineer (Software/Infrastructure Integration) to join our Undersea Warfare Decision Support Team in Manassas, Virginia. In this role, you will support the integration, testing, and deployment of software across diverse computing environments in support of a U.S. Navy undersea warfare program. This system enhances situational awareness, improves mission planning, and enables real-time data sharing across connected platforms.

The ideal candidate will have 1–3 years of experience in software or systems engineering, with exposure to DevOps environments, Agile methodologies, and virtualized or networked systems. If you are eager to grow your technical expertise, work on mission-critical naval systems, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary engineering team, this is a great opportunity to advance your career.

This is a full-time position based in Manassas, Virginia. U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Secret clearance are required at the time of hire. The annual base salary is $84,000 to $115,000, with final compensation based on experience and skills. Candidates will be paid within this range based on their work experience and capabilities.

In addition to a competitive base salary, this position includes a comprehensive benefits package with healthcare benefits (medical, dental, and vision), Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, 401(k) plan with matching company contributions, paid time off and holidays, and tuition and training reimbursement.

Requirements

You’ll be responsible for:

• Performing software integration and validation in accordance with approved DevOps lifecycle processes.
• Integrating and testing software deliveries, verifying bug fixes, and performing regression testing across multiple hardware and operating system configurations.
• Troubleshooting and resolving software integration issues including networking, virtualization, and system compatibility challenges.
• Supporting and documenting test results consistent with Agile and DevOps best practices.
• Collaborating within Agile/Scrum teams on sprint planning, execution, and reviews.
• Contributing to continuous integration and deployment processes to enhance software reliability and efficiency.

Required Skills:

• U.S. citizenship and active DoD Secret security clearance at time of hire.
• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
• 1–3 years of relevant engineering experience (including internships).
• Experience with Red Hat, Windows, and Windows Server operating environments.
• Experience with oVirt or similar virtualization platforms.
• Familiarity with Jira and Bitbucket.
• Understanding of networking fundamentals and switch configuration.
• Experience with PKI certificate exchange.
• Exposure to ACAS scans and cybersecurity compliance requirements.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in hardware/software integration environments.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing tools.
• Understanding of DoD cybersecurity, RMF, and system accreditation processes.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with a proactive approach.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills in a team-based environment.