Software Engineer SME

Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level: Must Currently Possess: Top Secret Clearance Level: Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: Software Engineering Job Qualifications: 15+ years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes Overview Software Engineer SME role supporting USPACOM J6 enterprise IT modernization and mission partner interoperability. The position is located on customer site at Camp Smith, HI. Key Responsibilities Lead IT modernization projects from requirements definition through planning, integration, testing, and transition. Collaborate with technical teams to mature prototypes, expansion sprints, and enterprise capability improvements. Conduct software engineering analysis and application modernization efforts, emphasizing secure design, integration, and DevSecOps practices. Translate mission needs into maintainable software requirements and implementation plans. Resolve technical challenges in partnership with USPACOM J6 stakeholders, service components, mission partners, and internal teams. Prepare technical documentation, briefings, status inputs, and recommendations for customer and internal leadership. Qualifications Technical training, certification(s), or equivalent experience; degree not explicitly required by the external labor category. 15+ years of relevant experience supporting DoD/enterprise IT environments or equivalent mission area. Experience with software architecture, DevSecOps, application modernization, APIs and integration, secure development, and technical leadership. Strong communication, analytical problem‑solving, technical writing, customer engagement, and coordination across engineering, cybersecurity, operations, and mission partner teams. Preferred Experience Support for USPACOM, combatant command, service component, or joint/coalition mission environments. Work in government site environments and coordination with military and civilian stakeholders. Security Clearance Final Top Secret clearance required. Work Location & Travel On customer site at Camp Smith, HI. Travel: Less than 10% required. Salary & Benefits Salary range: $187,179 – $241,500 (determined by experience, location, and contractual requirements). Benefits: 401(k) with company match, comprehensive health and wellness packages, paid vacation and holidays, full‑flex work week where eligible, and opportunities for professional growth including paid education and certifications. Equal Opportunity Statement Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans Opportunity. #J-18808-Ljbffr