Senior Lead Software Engineer - TS/SCI

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Job Description

We are seeking an exceptional Senior Lead Software Engineer with deep expertise in designing and delivering mission-critical decision-support and situational awareness systems. This senior technical leadership position requires a seasoned professional who can architect enterprise-scale integration solutions, lead complex system deployments, and translate critical operational requirements into deployable capabilities under demanding timelines.

What You'll Be Doing

• Architect and deliver enterprise-scale situational awareness and decision-support software systems to meet mission-critical operational needs
• Lead the design, integration, and deployment of real-time and near-real-time data processing platforms for operational intelligence applications
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate complex operational requirements into deployable software solutions under tight deadlines and high-pressure environments
• Develop and implement advanced geospatial intelligence visualization tools and ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance) software systems
• Drive technical leadership in modeling, simulation, and operational analytics to support command-and-control workflows and operations center capabilities
  
  
  

Required Clearance

• Candidate must be a US Citizen
• Candidate must have an ACTIVE TS/SCI Clearance
  
  
  

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field
• 20 years experience of software engineering and architecture experience in defense, intelligence, or aerospace sectors
• Expertise in software engineering, enterprise architecture, and solution design
• Proven track record architecting and deploying enterprise situational awareness and decision-support software platforms
• Experience with real-time/near-real-time data integration and operational intelligence software systems
• Demonstrated ability to deliver software systems under extreme time constraints and operational pressure
• Strong background in ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance) software systems and operations
• Experience with geospatial intelligence systems and visualization platforms
• Knowledge of modeling, simulation, and operational analytics software
• Understanding of operations center workflows and command-and-control software requirements
• Proficiency in systems integration, data processing, and real-time software architectures
  
  
  

What Desired Skills You'll Bring

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph
• Extensive supporting DoD and/or Intelligence Community customers
• Understanding of military operations, intelligence workflows, and defense acquisition processes
• Familiarity with collection management, targeting, and operational planning software systems
  
  
  

Security Clearance Requirement

An active Secret security clearance is required for this position.

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $85.05 - $159.81

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

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