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Software Engineer II

Gnostech
Gnostech Salary
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/6/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/6/2026

Gnostech is seeking a skilled Software Engineer II to support the Navy and Marine Corps (NAVWAR/NIWC Pacific) Meteorology and Oceanography (METOC) In-Service Engineering (ISEA) Programs. This role will support software maintenance, development, integration, and cybersecurity compliance for fielded systems, lab assets, and Engineering Development Models (EDMs) under the METOC CB-ISEA program. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining system software, applying and testing security patches, managing documentation, and assisting with certification and accreditation (C&A) processes in compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards.

Overview

Location

  • San Diego, CA. No remote or hybrid work authorized. 

Job Title

  • Software Engineer II

Salary

  • $119,000 - $150,000

Shift

  • N/A

Travel

  • Yes, may involve several Contiguous United States (CONUS)/Outside Continental United States (OCONUS) trips as required.

Position Responsibilities

  • Maintain and update system software and firmware, including integration, version control, and OS/application upgrades.
  • Develop and test automation scripts for patch deployments; build, verify, and distribute software media.
  • Perform software testing and validation; create and maintain system manuals, test plans, and version documentation.
  • Review and validate software change requests; support troubleshooting and ensure proper configuration tracking with CM staff.
  • Identify, implement, and test security patches and configurations; manage vulnerability scans, mitigations, and system updates.
  • Assist in system hardening, STIG compliance, and C&A package preparation, including risk assessments and documentation.

Minimum Security Clearance

  • Current active Secret Clearance

Required Qualifications and Skills

  • 3 years of software engineering or systems engineering experience, preferably within a DoD or government environment
  • Experience with applying modern software development methodologies (e.g. agile, DEVOPS/DEVSECOPS) in a professional or academic setting.
  • Hands-on experience with Windows and/or Linux system administration and scripting
  • Familiarity with DISA STIGs, patch management, and DoD cybersecurity requirements
  • Experience with software version control systems and issue tracking tools
  • Agile Developer certification or Certified Scrum Developer certification
  • DoD 8570 IAT Level II, Security CE or equivalent

Desired Skills

  • Strong documentation and communication skills

Education and Training Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in quantitative fields such as engineering or mathematics (e.g. Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Information Systems)

Minimum Years of Experience

  • 3 years of software engineering or systems engineering experience, preferably within a DoD or government environment

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Gnostech LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. For more information, please visit www.eeoc.gov.

If this position requires a government clearance, the applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for accessing classified information.

Salary : $119,000 - $150,000

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