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# Software System Engineer III

- **Company:** VTG LLC
- **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $100,000 - $215,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Software Architecture, Software Systems, Cloud Platform System, Technical Debt, Devsecops
- **Published:** November 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9282197/software-system-engineer-iii

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred
 * 10+ years of experience supporting software-intensive systems or enterprise platforms
 * Deep understanding of modern software architectures and development lifecycles
 * Proven experience providing technical oversight and advisory support (non-developer role)
 * Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and briefing skills
 * Preferred Qualifications: Experience supporting IC, DoD, or DOJ mission-critical programs, Experience advising on large-scale or multi-vendor software programs, Familiarity with Agile at scale (SAFe), DevSecOps, and cloud-based architectures

## Description

* Provide senior-level advisory support on software architecture, design, and lifecycle strategy
 * Lead government reviews of contractor software approaches, roadmaps, and deliverables
 * Advise program leadership on software risks, technical debt, scalability, and sustainability
 * Support development of software governance frameworks, standards, and evaluation criteria
 * Participate in senior technical reviews, milestone events, and executive briefings
 * Assess alignment of software solutions with mission objectives and enterprise architecture
 * Mentor junior and mid-level software experts
 * Support acquisition and source selection activities with technical expertise, as required