What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Engineer - Clearance Required position at SSATI?
Please note: All positions require candidates to currently hold an active Top-Secret SCI Clearance with a Full-Scope Polygraph. This is not an opportunity to be sponsored or nominated for a clearance.
Company Overview
SSATI is an information technology services provider specializing in contract work with the federal government and defense agencies. Founded in 2003 by engineers from the Intelligence Community, we were built on a simple principle: put engineers first while supporting the mission.
We prioritize our employees and have cultivated a strong, family-like culture while supporting some of the nation’s most critical programs. Local publications consistently recognize SSATI as one of the Best Places to Work.
We support contracts across software engineering, systems engineering, system administration, cybersecurity, exploitation analysis, and more. If you have the clearance and experience, we’d love to connect.
Why Join SSATI?
- 40 active government contracts
- 80% of leadership promoted from within
- 20% of employees are U.S. military veterans
- Average employee tenure: 4 years
Benefit Highlights
- 401(k): 8% match, no vesting schedule
- Health Insurance:
-100% premium coverage for individuals
-85% premium coverage for families
-Deductibles covered through HRA
- PTO: 32 days annually
- Hobby Bonus: $1,000 annually to explore any hobby or new tech interest
- 20 additional benefits
Role Description
We are seeking multiple Software Engineers with a TS/SCI Full-Scope Polygraph. This is a full-time, on-site position located in either the Fort Meade/Annapolis Junction area.
Minimum Qualifications
- Active Top-Secret/SCI clearance with Full-Scope Polygraph
- 10 years of experience as a Software Engineer
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline (4 years of relevant experience may substitute for a degree)
Typical Tech Stacks Across Our Contracts
(Note: You are not expected to have experience in all; this is a snapshot of what our engineers use across programs.)
Languages & Frameworks: Java, Python, C, C , JavaScript, TypeScript, Bash, Spring Boot, React, Angular, Node.js
Cloud: AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, DynamoDB), Azure, GCP
DevOps & Containers: Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, Jenkins, Git, Terraform, Ansible, Puppet
Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Cassandra, Elasticsearch, Redis, RabbitMQ, Kafka
Cyber/Networking: Wireshark, Snort, PKI, TLS/SSL, Zero Trust, pfSense, Ingress-Nginx
Specialized Tools: SIGINT, CNO, Reverse Engineering, VMware, Kernel Development, Splunk, Prometheus, Grafana
Compensation
$100,000 – $270,000 (paid bi-weekly)
Interested? Let’s Chat!
Apply here or email me directly at Jakob.Czerny@SSATI.com
Salary : $100,000 - $270,000