Senior Software Engineer / Systems Engineer

Job overview

The Senior Software Engineer / Systems Engineer role is onsite in Fort Meade, MD, with an annual salary range of $220,000–$230,000. The role supports a mission-driven team at Red Arch Solutions. The engineer contributes senior software and systems expertise to project delivery, including cryptographic capabilities and key management. The position calls for collaboration on solution design, planning, testing, defect resolution, and project execution, with active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph required.

What you'll do

• Develop software using Java on Linux and Windows and experience with C or C++
• contribute to encryption libraries and key management services as a desired qualification
• apply solution-design best practices through project communication, planning documentation, system testing, and defect resolution
• participate in project planning and status communications
• troubleshoot and evaluate performance
• collaborate with project and virtual teams.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior software engineer

systems engineer

fort meade md

red arch solutions

java

c/c++

cryptography

key management

linux

windows

ts/sci with polygraph

12+ years experience

$220k–$230k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid employee healthcare premiums
• prescription medication service
• paid time off
• 401(k) match and profit sharing
• annualized and spot bonuses
• tuition reimbursement
• 529 college savings plan
• college loan repayment program
• 11 paid federal holidays
• referral bonuses.

Why this role

Requires active TS/SCI with polygraph, 12+ years of experience, and substantial Java and cryptographic experience.

About the employer

Red Arch Solutions is hiring for this role. Industry: Computer Systems Design Services. Sector: 54.