The Role
Designs and develops reliable, modular, secure software components on RHEL, including C++ applications, X Windows applications, web middleware, and front-end systems. Builds and maintains large-scale production systems, supports security accreditation policies, and applies expertise in Linux, web technologies, databases, operating systems, networking, performance, and distributed systems. This is an on-site San Diego role requiring an active Secret clearance and up to 10% annual travel.
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JOB DESCRIPTION:
SAIC is looking for a Senior Software Engineer for a position located in San Diego, CA. The candidate will be required to have a high level experience in JavaScript, React, Linux (RHEL), and has a strong background in Web Experience. This role requires you to have an ACTIVE SECRET clearance to start.
*This will be an ON-SITE role with expected travel up to 10% throughout the year.*
JOB DUTIES:
- The candidate shall perform software engineering design and development activities to produce reliable, modular, and secure software components.
- The work will include development of software on a RHEL OS platform.
- This will include software development with custom C++ based applications, X windows-based applications, and web-based middleware.
- Development will consist of application writing and policy for security accreditations.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND CLEARANCE:
- Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7). Additional years’ experience accepted in lieu of a degree.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen and have an active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret after start.
- Linux (RHEL) familiarity.
- Front-end technology experience: JavaScript, React, CSS3 and HTML5 and third-party libraries such as React Js, Angular, jQuery and LESS.
- Strong Web experience.
- Industry experience designing, building, and maintaining large-scale systems in production.
- Experience working with Nginx or Apache servers with a solid background in Linux.
- Familiarity with DBMS technology, including PostgreSQL, Oracle, MongoDB and MySQL.
- Basic design ability: Including knowledge of UI/UX and basic prototype design.
- Excellent understanding of low-level operating systems concepts including multi-threading, memory management, networking and storage, performance, and scale.
- Ability to visualize a proposed system and be able to build it.
DESIRED EXPERIENCE:
- Experience with C++.
- Strong CS fundamentals including data structures, algorithms, and distributed systems.
We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.
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Spectrum San Diego is a high tech security innovator, specializing in ultra-low-dose X-ray screening systems.







