Senior Software Engineer - TS/SCI w CI Poly at Modern Government Solutions (MGS) in Herndon, VA, USA
- Company: Modern Government Solutions (MGS)
- Location: Herndon, VA, USA
- Posted: Sep 19, 2026
- Type: Full-Time
- Salary: 150000-180000 per year
- Experience: 8+ years
Overview
Modern Government Solutions (MGS) is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer to design, develop, and integrate software solutions within secure on-premises and cloud-based environments in support of national intelligence missions. In this role, you will apply your expertise in C/C++ and Python development t…
Job description
- Modern Government Solutions (MGS) is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer to design, develop, and integrate software solutions within secure on-premises and cloud-based environments in support of national intelligence missions. In this role, you will apply your expertise in C/C++ and Python development to build and integrate mission-critical capabilities across the NRO domain.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and integrate software solutions within secure on-premises and cloud-based environments in support of national intelligence missions.
- Apply expertise in C/C++ and Python development to build and integrate mission-critical capabilities across the NRO domain.
Requirements
- Must possess an active Department of Defense (DoD) TS/SCI security clearance with CI Polygraph.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related STEM field, or equivalent relevant experience in lieu of.
- 8+ years of experience in software development and integration using C/C++ and Python.
- Experience developing and integrating software in both on-premises and AWS C2E environments.
- This position requires regular onsite attendance at our Herndon, VA facility. No remote work is available.
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related STEM field.
- NRO domain experience.
- *Applicants selected will be United States citizens and may be subject to a government security investigation for access to classified information.*
Skills
Required
- C/C++
- Python
- Software development and integration
- On-premises and AWS C2E environments
Preferred
- NRO domain experience
About Modern Government Solutions (MGS)
At MGS, we believe a people-first culture corresponds to organizational success through a commitment to excellence, integrity, inclusion, and an attitude that welcomes challenges meets demands, sustains growth, and drives innovation. We provide expert mission-first technical and programmatic services and solutions for the US intelligence community, the US Department of Defense, and other governmental agencies. We create people-first organizational cultures where employees feel needed in the system, not a system that needs employees. We provide you with long-term career opportunities centrally focused on our core value system: inclusion, integrity, and a commitment to excellence.