Senior Systems Software Engineer

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Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Systems Software Engineer to support our client in Augusta, GA. The ideal candidate will have deep experience developing mission‑critical geospatial intelligence software and strong skills in data analysis, visualization, and modern software engineering practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software for geospatial intelligence systems

• Build scalable, efficient code in Java, Python, or similar languages

• Implement CI/CD security controls, SCA, container/image scanning, and configuration checks

• Develop IaC and deployment automation; support baseline configuration and STIG‑hardened builds

• Implement centralized logging, monitoring, and RMF/ATO requirements

• Create runbooks and technical documentation

• Integrate solutions with geospatial platforms and databases (e.g., ArcGIS, GeoServer, GDAL)

• Apply data analysis and visualization tools such as Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, Plotly

• Troubleshoot and optimize for performance, scalability, and reliability

• Mentor junior developers and participate in code reviews

• Ensure adherence to security protocols and best practices in a classified environment

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of software development experience

• DoD 8140 certification (e.g., Security+)

• Hands‑on CI/CD security experience; RHEL proficiency

• Strong programming skills in Java, Python, or similar languages

• Experience with data analysis and visualization libraries

• Familiarity with Git, Jenkins, Kubernetes, or Podman

• Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)

• Familiarity with AI/ML frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch

• Compute certification (for example: Certified Java Programmer, Certified Python Developer, or certifications in geospatial platforms like Esri ArcGIS Developer or AWS Certified Solutions Architect. Or RedHat certification)

Preferred Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

• Proficiency with geospatial tools (ArcGIS, GeoServer, GDAL)

• Experience with the GEOINT community

• Knowledge of spatial data formats (GeoJSON, Shapefiles, KML) and spatial analysis

• Experience with GIS programming, geospatial data pipelines, or remote sensing

• Knowledge of mission and military operational environments

• Experience with DISA STIG validation, Ansible/Puppet/Chef/Salt, OpenSCAP

• Familiarity with Splunk, Elastic, SNMP monitoring, and incident response

• Relevant technical or geospatial certifications

Security Clearance:

• Active TS/SCI clearance

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia is:
$106,300—$206,200 USD

What We Believe

As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.

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