Geospatial Systems Software Engineer; Top Secret Clearance Required

Overview

North Hill Technology Resources has a need for a Geospatial Systems Software Engineer to support a Federal Program in Springfield, VA
. This is a direct-hire role with our client, a fast-growing Federal Integrator.
It is a hybrid
position, with 4 days onsite and 1 remote day per week
. An active Top-Secret Clearance is required.

• Architect, develop, and optimize enterprise-grade GIS applications and solutions.
• Provide technical leadership across the software development lifecycle — from requirements gathering and system design to implementation and delivery.
• Guide teams in Agile/Scrum environments, supporting Dev Sec Ops  best practices and CI/CD workflows.
• Oversee containerization strategies and deployment pipelines using Docker, Kubernetes, and Open Shift.
• Lead system integration efforts with geospatial databases (PostGIS/Postgre
  
  SQL), services (ArcGIS Enterprise, QGIS, Geo Server), and COTS tools (ENVI, Remote View, Erdas Imagine, Skyline).
• Design and implement advanced geospatial data pipelines including acquisition, processing, and transformation at scale.
• Ensure compliance with Risk Management Framework (RMF) and implement robust access control strategies.
• Lead the implementation of automated Static Code Analysis and Container Scanning within the CI/CD pipeline and drive the remediation of vulnerabilities to ensure spatial microservices and data layers are hardened and audit ready.
• Architect and implement secure, interoperable geospatial services utilizing OGC (Open Geospatial Consortium) standards (WMS, WFS, WMTS, WCS, and OGC API – Features) to ensure seamless data exchange across multi-domain DoD and Intelligence Community platforms.
• Support AI/ML model integration by developing data frameworks, model benchmarks, and performance metrics.
• Conduct and lead peer reviews, QA/QC evaluations, code validation, and database design sessions.
• Act as a technical liaison with stakeholders, translating mission requirements into scalable geospatial solutions.
• Mentor junior and mid-level developers, promoting knowledge sharing and continuous learning.
• Stay current on emerging geospatial, AI, and cloud technologies to influence strategic decisions.

• Proven leadership in developing and managing enterprise GIS solutions in secure environments.
• Advanced experience with Python, JavaScript, C++, HTML, SQL, and C#.
• Deep expertise in ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, Geo Server, and PostGIS/Postgre
  
  SQL.
• Strong understanding of RMF compliance, cybersecurity practices, and access management.
• Significant experience with Dev Sec Ops , containerization (Docker/Kubernetes/Open Shift), and CI/CD pipelines.
• Expertise in architecting secure geospatial solutions that adhere to STIG compliance and enterprise security benchmarks.
• Expert-level knowledge of OGC standards and their implementation within enterprise service-oriented architectures and cloud-native environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead Agile teams and mentor other engineers.
• Familiarity with AI/ML integration and geospatial data science is highly desirable.

Job Title: Senior Geospatial Systems Software Engineer

Location: Springfield, VA. Able to work remotely 1 day per week.

Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI

Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in information systems or a related field.

Years of

Experience:

10+ years of experience in systems administrator, engineering, and integration supporting large-scale system sustainability. 5+ years of related DoD, Military, or US Government related experience.