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# Senior Principal/Staff Cyber Software Engineer CI Poly

- **Company:** SHLD, Inc.
- **Location:** Herndon, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), OpenShift, Scrum Methodology, Security Software, Shell Script, SQL Databases, System Testing, Kubernetes, Apache Nifi
- **Published:** July 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9033329/senior-principalstaff-cyber-software-engineer-ci-poly

## About the Role

For Senior Principal level: A Bachelor's degree with 9+ years of relevant experience; OR a Master's degree with 7+ years of relevant experience; OR a PhD with 4+ years of relevant experience an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree requirement

For Staff level: A Bachelor's degree with 14+ years of relevant experience; OR a Master's degree with 12+ years of relevant experience; OR a PhD with 9+ years of relevant experience an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree requirement

Required:

Significant Java and Python development experience
Experience with SQL
Shell Script experience
Hands-on experience with Unix/Linux
TS/SCI with Poly

*****MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE TS/SCI WITH CI POLY CLEARANCE******

Desired:

Security+ or equivalent certification and willingness to serve as a privileged user supporting deployed systems testing
Experience with Kubernetes (Red Hat OpenShift or another variant)
Familiarity with NiFi
Experience with cross-domain systems
Experience with JavaScript

## Description

We are looking for a Software Engineer to join our diverse team at our Herndon, VA, office. The candidate will work within a cross-functional Agile Scrum Team primarily focusing on building and maintaining systems running in a containerized environment.


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