Senior Software Engineer - Secret - Columbia, MD

Stanley Reid is a specialized recruiting firm connecting top contractors with exciting IC/DoD opportunities. We're dedicated to a personalized, stress-free job search, matching your unique skills and goals with the perfect role.

Our client is seeking a Senior SME to support mission-critical cyber and network operations within the Department of War and Intelligence Community. In this role you will serve as the authoritative technical SME across frontend, backend, and cloud/Dev Ops domains, providing expert guidance on architecture, design patterns, and technology selection.

• Demonstrated SME-level mastery across the full stack:
  React (modern JavaScript/Type Script), Python backend development with FastAPI and/or Django, AWS, and containerized deployment with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Proven track record leading major software development or modernization efforts end-to-end.
• Strong grounding in secure software development and cloud security practices.
• Infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform and Ansible) and Git Ops-style deployment workflows.
• Familiarity with CMMC, NIST 800-171/800-53, or comparable compliance frameworks.

This work is located in Columbia, MD. Candidates must be a US Citizen with an active Secret level government clearance. Salary for this role is between $182,000 and $240,000, depending on experience, clearance level, location, and contract requirements.