Senior Software Engineering Manager

SAIC - Huntsville, AL

Full-time - Senior

Onsite - Huntsville, AL

1,001-5,000 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Senior Software Engineering Manager at SAIC will lead the design, development, and delivery of mission-critical software solutions for U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) clients. This role requires a strong background in cloud technologies, automation, DevSecOps, and cybersecurity, with a focus on compliance with DoD cybersecurity policies and frameworks. The manager will oversee a team of engineers and specialists, ensuring the successful implementation of secure software systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, DevSecOps engineers, and cybersecurity specialists.
• Oversee the entire software development lifecycle (SDLC) with an emphasis on automation and CI/CD.
• Ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity frameworks, policies, and guidelines.
• Utilize eMASS for managing security controls and artifact submissions.
• Leverage ACAS and other vulnerability scanning tools to assess and mitigate system security risks.
• Drive HWIL integration and simulation testing strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect scalable, secure, and resilient cloud-based solutions.
• Champion the implementation of DevSecOps practices and automation tools.
• Work closely with cybersecurity teams to assess vulnerabilities and apply patches.
• Provide thought leadership on modern software development methodologies and cybersecurity best practices.
• Support the acquisition, installation, and configuration of security tools.
• Lead efforts to integrate automated testing and verification within the software delivery pipeline.
• Partner with Program Managers to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery of software solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree plus a Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cyber Security or a related field.
• 12 years of experience in Software Development, Information Systems, or Cybersecurity, with at least 5 years in a managerial or technical leadership role.
• 10+ years of Software Development experience with knowledge of DoD specific cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, or private cloud).
• Expertise in DevSecOps, CI/CD, and automation tools (Jenkins, GitLab, Azure DevOps).
• Extensive experience with HWIL integration, testing, and simulation.
• In-depth understanding of DoD cybersecurity standards and guidelines (RMF, NIST SP 800-53, etc.).
• Proven track record of working on DoD or government contracts requiring security clearances.
• Proficiency in eMASS for managing security controls and submitting artifacts.
• Experience with vulnerability scanning tools such as ACAS or Nessus.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with software security tools and technologies such as static/dynamic code analysis and penetration testing.
• Familiarity with the DevSecOps pipeline for DoD systems and security compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of modern cybersecurity threats and mitigations in defense systems.

Benefits

• Full-time position with a day shift schedule.
• Potential for remote work is not available.