
GATEKEEPER Software Engineer-TS/SCI with Poly
Elkridge, MDFull-time$94–198K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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CACI seeks a Software Engineer for its GATEKEEPER team supporting the MWIII Bridge program in the Hanover, Maryland area. The engineer will work across the software development life cycle to develop, integrate, deploy, troubleshoot, and sustain enterprise software for DoD customers. The role supports ICAM capabilities and calls for a bachelor's degree or related experience, substantial software engineering experience, and TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
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Job Title: GATEKEEPER Software Engineer-TS/SCI with Poly
Job Category: Information Technology
Time Type: Full time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph
Employee Type: Regular
Percentage of Travel Required: None
Type of Travel: None
The Opportunity:
CACI as a Prime Contractor on MWIII Bridge. All positions in the Hanover, MD area. MWIII Bridge develops and supports Identity, Credential and Access Management (ICAM) capabilities for the enterprise and stand-alone deployment throughout the IC. Tasks include program management, mission support, software integration, software development, system engineering, migration, testing, documentation development, network and system monitoring, configuration control and release management.
Responsibilities:
Dedicated Software Engineer to join our GATEKEEPER team, working closely with software developers, systems engineers, QA, and DevOps personnel to design, develop, integrate, and maintain the GATEKEEPER product. In this role, you will provide hands-on software engineering support throughout the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including application development, system integration, troubleshooting, deployment, and sustainment activities.
The engineer will contribute to the development and enhancement of enterprise software solutions using technologies such as Java/Spring Boot, Python, relational (PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases, and modern CI/CD practices. Responsibilities will also include supporting product installations and deployments for DoD customers, resolving technical issues, participating in code reviews, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable and maintainable software solutions. The position will also support the development and maintenance of technical documentation, including architectural diagrams, process flows, deployment procedures, and training materials.
Qualifications:
Required:
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TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
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Bachelor's Degree or higher in computer engineering or in a field related to the computer engineering or computer science disciplines is required.
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5+ years of software engineering experience is required. 2+ years’ work experience in the SIGINT, IA, or IT domains is required. 4 years of software engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree, for a total of 9 years.
Desired:
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Strong Java (Spring-Boot), Python, scripting.
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Competent with RDBMS (Postgres) and NoSQL (MongoDB).
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Desire would be candidate with DB optimization skills
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Collaborate closely with the test team, developers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements.
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Experience working in Docker environment (packaging, development, orchestration).
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Has some experience with AI concepts and tools or utilizing LLM for code assistance.
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Desire would be a candidate with experience building Retrieval-Augmented Generation applications.
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Experience using front-end frameworks such as Angular, React or Vue.
What You Can Expect:
A culture of integrity.
At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.
An environment of trust.
CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.
A focus on continuous growth.
Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.
Pay Range :
There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.
The proposed salary range for this position is:
$94,400 - $198,200
CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.
How this job compares
Set against the 42,033 open Software Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 5, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$94–198K/yr
- Maryland median$121–208K/yr1,016 salary ranges
- US median$135–218K/yr33,375 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $146K, is 12% below the Maryland median midpoint ($166K) — in the middle half of Software Engineer salary ranges in Maryland.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 1,247 open Software Engineer jobs in Maryland and 42,033 across the US. 8% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Maryland
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Software Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (34,233 postings).
- Education
- 13,962 of the 42,033 open Software Engineer jobs (33%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 5, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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