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Senior Software Engineer (TSSCI with Polygraph)

Red Alpha


Job Location:

Howard County, MD - USA

Monthly Salary: USD 190000 - 220000
Posted: 29 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Software Engineering

Job Summary

Description

A day in the life:

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to create sustain and troubleshoot complex operational data flows including data storage data transport data management data security data compliance and knowledge store this role you will work with the mission customer to perform exploratory data analysis on raw data to clean enrich transform and convert the raw data into the required formats. The purpose of this role will be to devise methods to improve existing operational data flow processing distribution and reliability.

What you bring to the table:
  • 12 years of relevant experience as a Software Engineer
  • Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or related field from an accredited institution. Four (4) additional years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
  • Experience using the Linux CLI and Tools
  • Experience writing scripts using Bash/Python
  • Experience designing and implementing Java solutions
  • Experience with Apache NiFi system administration
  • Experience using Apache NiFi canvas to process and distribute data
  • Experience creating managing and troubleshooting complex operational data flows
  • Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite (JIRA Confluence)
  • Must possess an active US Government TS/SCI security clearance with Polygraph

Bonus Skills:

  • Experience with Corporate data flow processes and tools
  • Experience with Corporate data security and compliance procedures and policies
  • Demonstrated ability to design develop and maintain Perl scripts and applications
The total package:
Our total compensation package was strategically designed with our members in mindwith the intention to: reward our members for their hard work and commitment to our customers missions; allow members to share in Red Alphas success as wecontinue to grow and expand our footprint; provide long-term career opportunities through stability and internal mobility; and provide the resources our members need to support themselvesandtheir dependents in the form of a robust benefits package. Our total compensation package includes a competitive base salary andbenefits such as health life/disability 401k paid time offprofessional development and generous bonus programs. Please visit ourbenefitstab for additional information.
Salary Range:
  • Disclosed pay ranges are a general guideline and are not a guarantee of a final salary or compensation. Our approach in determining final salaries takes into consideration a number of factors such as education certifications total years of relevant professional experienceactual level of expertise and the responsibilities of the role itself.
  • Based on the outlined roles responsibilities and requirements the projected pay range for this position is: $190000 - $220000.
Some of our additional perks and benefits include:
  • Retire soonerthan planned: Get closer to retirement with up to 10% in 401k contributions immediately vested.
  • Have a career AND a life:Enjoy up to 5 weeks of leave (25 days of personal time off) and 11 paid floating holidays.
  • Stay at your best:As a member well pay 100% of your premiums for comprehensive health dental and vision insurance. Well also pay the majority of the premiums for your family. Lets not forge free access to a fully equipped state of the art gym!
  • Keep current on new technologies and technological advancements: $5250 per year towards ongoing education trainings certifications and maintaining professional memberships.
  • Dress in style: Spend up to $300 per year on company branded merchandise featuring top quality brands such as Under Armour Nike Carhartt YETI etc.
  • Enjoy the culture: Attend fun company events throughout the year such as our Oktoberfest summer picnic and annual holiday party! These are all in additon to your team events which may include happy hours baseball games snowboarding RenFest and more!
Every day our elite customers are pushing through the grind to defeat the enemy even putting their lives on the line for our freedom. Rise to the occasion with us to deliver engineering excellence to match their dedication to this nation. Join us as webring digital transformation to the fight!


Required Experience:

Senior IC


About Company

At Red Alpha we're in it for the long haul! We are driven to defend our Nation and our children's future. We will never forget the events of 9/11 and we promise to invest to "Bring Digital Transformation to the Fight" Our family of engineers strive to be experts in the technologies be ... View more

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