Valiant Harbor International, LLC · 4 hours ago
Senior Systems & Software Engineer – DoD / Air Force Cyber Programs
Valiant Harbor International, LLC is seeking a Senior Project/Systems Engineer to support the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Cyber & Network Directorate. This role emphasizes technical leadership and system integration within a DoD environment, bridging software engineering and project management.
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Responsibilities
Provide systems engineering leadership and technical direction for DoD programs
Evaluate technical approaches, requirements, and risk assessments in collaboration with IPT leads
Support frontend and backend web development , including deployment to web servers
Apply expertise in multiple programming languages, scripting, markup languages, and databases
Conduct engineering reviews, milestone assessments, and technical documentation to meet DoD standards
Deliver technical briefings, reports, and acquisition support to senior leadership
Advise program leadership on solutions balancing cost, schedule, and performance objectives
Identify and mitigate technical risks in contract execution and quality assurance
Integrate engineering expertise into lifecycle sustainment, risk management, and system development
Qualification
Required
Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
Master's degree in STEM or Engineering
10+ years of experience in systems engineering, DoD software projects, or defense acquisition
Strong familiarity with Air Force and DoD environments, including classified operations
Experience with frontend/back-end web development, memory-safe languages, interpreted and scripting languages, databases
Knowledge of DevSecOps pipelines, containerization, virtual machines, Linux development environments, and QA processes
Experience with DoD compliance, ATO/CTF processes, eMASS/RMF workflows, and NIPR/SIPR networks
Preferred
Air Force Life Cycle Management (AFLCMC) experience
Experience with Zero Trust Architecture and cybersecurity frameworks
Relevant certifications (CompTIA Security+, DoD acquisition or PM certifications, PMP, DAWIA)
Military background as mid-to-senior grade officer (O-4 to O-6) a plus
Company
Valiant Harbor International, LLC
Valiant Harbor International, founded in 2013, is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned (SDVOSB) Company that focuses on helping federal government agencies identify and address organizational challenges in order to tailor and integrate specific solutions to solve their most difficult problems.