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# Senior Software Engineer - Clearance Required

- **Company:** Cydecor, Inc.
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $177,200.0 - $216,600.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Adobe InDesign, Agile Methodology, Software Applications, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Code Review, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Corona (Software Development Kit), DevOps, Python (Programming Language), Network Architecture, Scrum Methodology, Navsea, Information Technology, Devsecops
- **Published:** September 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9173613/senior-software-engineer-clearance-required

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree
 * 10+ years of relevant experience
 * Experience with Python, C#, and C++

Bonus points if you have:

 * 15+ years of relevant experience
 * Master's degree in a quantitative field such as engineering or mathematics (e.g. Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Information Systems)
 * Experience with applying programming concepts in a professional or academic setting
 * Experience with applying modern software development methodologies (e.g. agile, DEVOPS/DEVSECOPS) in professional or academic setting
 * Agile Developer certification or Certified Scrum Developer certification
 * Professional Engineer License

Security Clearance:

 * DOD TOP SECRET

Education:

 * Bachelor's degree

## Description

Cydecor is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to provide support to a Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) customer. We also have several openings spanning junior to senior levels.

The successful candidate will be dedicated full-time to development and enhancement support for existing software and systems solutions and the development of new solutions as required. This role will support the design, development and maintenance of computer software for naval applications.

Responsibilities include:

 * Work will involve designing, developing, and maintaining computer software for naval applications.
 * Participate in design and code reviews, fix errors and bugs, optimize applications and designing and implementing algorithms.
 * Provide network architecture engineering support by reviewing, analyzing, model-based system engineering, and developing engineering documents for a network system, information system, and for system assessment and authorization (A&A).
 * Assess and develop a proposed System of Systems (SoS) Architecture Framework IAW guidelines for the ashore or afloat platform baseline.
 * Review and assess SoS design, identify software vulnerability, and risk management to ensure cybersecurity and UxV Mission requirements are satisfied.
 * Identifying deficiencies and issues and recommend mitigation solutions.


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