Senior Associate, Software Engineer (Cloud Web)

Salary: $121000 - 175000 per year Requirements: We require an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility. We require CompTIA Security certification or a higher-level security credential. We require the ability to work onsite at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida. We require a bachelors degree with at least 2 years of relevant experience, or a graduate degree with 0 to 2 years of related experience. In lieu of a degree, we require at least 6 years of directly related experience. We prefer candidates with 2 years of experience supporting classified and secure DoD environments, including NIPR, SIPR, and/or JWICS. We prefer experience with system administration and scripting tools or languages used for automation. We prefer security certification or a DoD IAT Level II certification. We prefer familiarity with cybersecurity, RMF, ATO/IATT support, compliance documentation, vulnerability remediation, and secure configuration practices. We prefer experience with Identity and Access Management concepts. We prefer strong collaboration skills and the ability to engage directly with customers. Responsibilities: We develop and maintain scripts and automation solutions that improve IT operations, monitoring, reporting, data handling, and workflow efficiency. We use tools such as PowerShell, Python, Bash, SQL, Jira, and Confluence to automate tasks, resolve issues, support deployments, and document procedures. We apply networking fundamentals and software engineering best practices, including version control, testing, and maintainable scripting. We provide system administration and application support across classified and unclassified DoD environments to sustain availability, access control, and reliability. We monitor systems and automated processes, support IAM activities, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate vulnerability remediation. We assist with compliance efforts, RMF, ATO/IATT activities, cybersecurity documentation, governance, configuration management, and change control. We support secure system operations under the guidance of the lead Information Systems Security Engineer and contribute to security sustainment activities as needed. Technologies: Bash Confluence IAM Support JIRA PowerShell Python SQL Security AWS Cloud DevOps Web More: We are Meridian Softworks, a mission-focused organization committed to supporting secure IT capabilities across classified and unclassified DoD environments, including NIPR, SIPR, and JWICS. Our Software Engineering Team works on mission systems through a blend of scripting, automation, system administration, application support, and security engineering assistance. This onsite role is based at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, and includes support for secure system operations, ATO, IATT, and related documentation efforts. We are an equal opportunity employer, maintain a drug-free workplace, and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks where permitted by law. We also participate in E-Verify and may share applicant information within our affiliated companies to consider candidates for other opportunities. last updated 27 week of 2026