Sigma Defense
1792 - Software Engineer
$150K–$170K
Norfolk, Virginia · Full-time · Posted Oct 29, 2026
- Experience
- 10+ years with a Master’s degree, or 14+ years with a Bachelor's degree; 2+ years of Kubernetes experience.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering or Mathematics; Master's degree preferred.
About the job
Leads software engineering, architecture, integration, and modernization work for mission-critical systems, including Agile delivery and DoDAF/MBSE modeling.
What you'll do
- Lead Agile planning and delivery, coordinating requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
- Provide technical leadership for software design, development, integration, DevSecOps, CI/CD, and system troubleshooting.
- Develop and maintain DoDAF architecture views and MBSE models, maintaining architectural baselines and traceability.
What they ask for
- 10+ years of professional experience with a Master’s degree, or 14+ years with a Bachelor's degree, as specified in the posting.
- At least 2 years of Kubernetes experience; demonstrated DoDAF architecture and MBSE experience; working knowledge of virtualization and containerization.
- DoD 8570 / DoD 8140 Level II or Level III compliance; accepted certifications include CompTIA Security+ CE, CompTIA CySA+, GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC), or ISC2 Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP).
- Must be a U.S. citizen; must possess or be able to obtain an active Secret clearance or higher. Clearance may be sponsored. Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Mathematics is required.
Nice to have
- Master’s degree.
- Experience in government or highly regulated technical environments, or with listed US Navy software systems.
Pay
USD $150,000 - $170,000 annually (base salary)
Tools
C++, Python, Bash, Docker, Git, Kubernetes, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Jenkins
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