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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sentinel Cyber Software Engineer Lead - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Roy, UT, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $152,900 - $229,300 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, Adobe InDesign, Agile Methodology, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, C++ (Programming Language), Information Systems, Computer Programming, Custom Software, Relational Databases, Linux, Github, Python (Programming Language), Object-Oriented Software Development, Open Source Technology, Systems Development Life Cycle, Rapid Prototyping Process, SAP (Applications), Security Software, Software Engineering, Data Streaming, Systems Integration, Software Troubleshooting, Gitlab, Build Management, Linux Development, Information Technology, Cyber Warfare, Devsecops, Jenkins - **Published:** November 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9293619/sentinel-cyber-software-engineer-lead ## About the Role Staff Software Engineer: 12 Years with Bachelor's in related field of study; 10 Years with Masters; 8 Years with PhD or 04 additional years in lieu of a degree. * U.S. citizenship required with an active Sentinel Secret/SAP clearance at day 1. * Experience with DoD training devices / training and simulation systems development involving cyber warfare and kinetic weapon systems. * Hands-on programming experience with one or more high-level programming languages such as Python, C/C++, and Java. * Lead full life cycle design, integration, verification, deployment, and in-service support. * Strong communication skills and the ability to lead a diverse multi-disciplinary team with high levels of engagement, including mentoring and coaching. * Experience with troubleshooting and debugging systems * Experience with full-stack software engineering and DevSecOps. * Experience with software CI/CD tools such as GitHub, GitLab, Jenkins * Experience with development task tracking software such as Jira or Azure DevOps, * Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) with 12+ years of experience in a related engineering field (Computer Science, Information Systems, or Network Engineering preferred); OR * Master's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) with 10+ years of experience in a related engineering field. Graduate degrees in business are acceptable if the Bachelor's degree is in STEM. * Active Sentinel Top Secret /SAP clearance * Experience with relational database design, management, optimization, and interaction. * Experience with Agile software development, object-oriented architecture, software integration and testing. * Experience in process control and tooling best practices across both Windows and Linux development environments. * Software rapid prototyping experience to include designing and implementing solutions with minimal formal requirements. * The ability to learn new technologies quickly and independently solve problems in a fast-paced environment. * Demonstrated ability to bridge the gap between business and technical stakeholders, creating alignment and synergy to deliver effective solutions. ## Description * Provides custom software design and development of specialized tools and techniques. * Designs and develop end-to-end data flow and tasking into the tools developed. * Provides/authors documentation, participate in design, code, and software readiness reviews in accordance with the Government's software development procedures and processes. Program systems in languages including C, C++, Java, and Python. * Develop Windows, Linux, and cross-compiled applications; Embedded platform development using proprietary, COTS, GOTS, or open-source build environments. * Own the software life cycle engineering execution to include design, integration, verification, deployment, and in-service support. * Accountable to stakeholders and program managers for project status reviews, impediments / roadblock resolution, and the overall engineering / product quality execution. * Partnering with the program management team to ensure successful execution while accounting for cost, schedule, and resources management targets. * Providing technical leadership to the execution team to ensure that best practices as well as the applicable engineering processes and procedures are fully and adequately implemented. * Lead the design and implementation of sustainable continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines for multiple products. * Supporting the development and implementation of a critical skills growth strategy focused on building world class execution teams.