Software Engineer (TS/SCI + Polygraph)

#Hiring: Software Engineer –

Location: Annapolis Junction, MD 20701

️ Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Salary: $120,000–$150,000/yr

Schedule: Full-time On-site

About the Role

Central Texas Recruiting is seeking an entry-level Software Engineer to support mission-critical systems in a highly classified environment. This role offers hands-on experience with modern DevOps practices, cloud infrastructure, and AI-enabled technologies while supporting national security missions. Ideal for motivated early-career engineers looking to grow fast in a high-impact setting.

Key Responsibilities

Assist with development, maintenance, and deployment of applications

Support automated build and CI/CD pipelines

Utilize Python to build backend services and automate workflows

Learn and apply Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform

Contribute to modern web applications and API development

Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams

Qualifications & Requirements

Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (or 4 additional years of experience)

Knowledge of Python or similar programming languages

Familiarity with DevOps and CI/CD concepts

Understanding of basic Infrastructure-as-Code principles

Strong desire to learn AI/ML and emerging technologies

Nice to Have

Exposure to Docker or serverless technologies

Interest in application security and monitoring

Academic or personal technical projects