Job Requirements
Columbia, MD
Top Secret/SCI CI Polygraph
Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
$175,000 - $220,000
Job Description
Talon Defense is seeking a Senior Full Stack Engineer to lead the design, development, and deployment of modern web-based applications supporting cyber operations and research missions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience developing and deploying containerized applications, architecting cloud-based solutions, and building secure, scalable software systems. This role will contribute across the entire software lifecycle—from system architecture and development to deployment and maintenance within secure operational environments. The candidate will be expected to mentor junior engineers while driving best practices in secure software development and integration.
Key Responsibilities
Design, architect, develop, and maintain full-stack web applications supporting cyber research and operational missions
Lead the deployment and management of Docker-based applications in secure development environments
Develop scalable backend services and APIs using Python and other modern programming languages
Build responsive and secure front-end interfaces using JavaScript and modern web frameworks
Architect and manage application deployments within AWS and Azure cloud environments
Implement and enforce secure software development practices and DevSecOps principles
Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes
Collaborate with cyber operators, researchers, engineers, and mission stakeholders to deliver mission-relevant capabilities
Ensure software operates effectively within secure development and operational environments used by USCYBERCOM
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and development teams
Support system integration, testing, and operational deployment in classified environments
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related technical field, or equivalent experience, certifications, or military technical training
7+ years of experience designing, developing, modifying, documenting, and integrating software programming applications using Agile methodologies
7+ years of experience in software development using modern programming languages and web development technologies, including Python and JavaScript
Extensive experience developing full-stack applications, including backend services, APIs, and modern web interfaces
Experience developing and testing interfaces between software products and third-party systems
Strong experience with Docker containerization and container-based deployments
Experience designing and deploying applications within AWS and/or Azure cloud environments
Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes
Ability to work within classified or secure development environments
Demonstrated ability to debug, troubleshoot, monitor, and maintain complex application systems
Ability to lead technical efforts and guide software architecture decisions
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related technical field
Experience supporting DoD or Intelligence Community cyber missions
Knowledge of USCYBERCOM development environments and operational workflows
Experience with Kubernetes or container orchestration platforms
Experience implementing DevSecOps pipelines and automated security testing
Familiarity with microservices architectures and distributed systems
Possession of excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience briefing technical and mission stakeholders
Compensation
$175,000 - $220,000 per year
Medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) with company match; paid time off and federal holidays; life insurance; professional development and certification reimbursement.
Annual performance bonus; employee referral bonuses.
Salary offered will depend on numerous qualifying factors such as clearance, degree and the years and depth of applicable experience.
Security Clearance
Candidates must be U.S. citizens able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the TS/SCI level and at least a CI Polygraph is required.
Key Responsibilities
Design, architect, develop, and maintain full-stack web applications supporting cyber research and operational missions
Lead the deployment and management of Docker-based applications in secure development environments
Develop scalable backend services and APIs using Python and other modern programming languages
Build responsive and secure front-end interfaces using JavaScript and modern web frameworks
Architect and manage application deployments within AWS and Azure cloud environments
Implement and enforce secure software development practices and DevSecOps principles
Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes
Collaborate with cyber operators, researchers, engineers, and mission stakeholders to deliver mission-relevant capabilities
Ensure software operates effectively within secure development and operational environments used by USCYBERCOM
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and development teams
Support system integration, testing, and operational deployment in classified environments
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related technical field, or equivalent experience, certifications, or military technical training
7+ years of experience designing, developing, modifying, documenting, and integrating software programming applications using Agile methodologies
7+ years of experience in software development using modern programming languages and web development technologies, including Python and JavaScript
Extensive experience developing full-stack applications, including backend services, APIs, and modern web interfaces
Experience developing and testing interfaces between software products and third-party systems
Strong experience with Docker containerization and container-based deployments
Experience designing and deploying applications within AWS and/or Azure cloud environments
Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes
Ability to work within classified or secure development environments
Demonstrated ability to debug, troubleshoot, monitor, and maintain complex application systems
Ability to lead technical efforts and guide software architecture decisions
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related technical field
Experience supporting DoD or Intelligence Community cyber missions
Knowledge of USCYBERCOM development environments and operational workflows
Experience with Kubernetes or container orchestration platforms
Experience implementing DevSecOps pipelines and automated security testing
Familiarity with microservices architectures and distributed systems
Possession of excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience briefing technical and mission stakeholders
Compensation
$175,000 - $220,000 per year
Medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) with company match; paid time off and federal holidays; life insurance; professional development and certification reimbursement.
Annual performance bonus; employee referral bonuses.
Salary offered will depend on numerous qualifying factors such as clearance, degree and the years and depth of applicable experience.
Security Clearance
Candidates must be U.S. citizens able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the TS/SCI level and at least a CI Polygraph is required.
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