{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"a50d98a3f34a2172c0d2f538","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a50d98a3f34a2172c0d2f538","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a50d98a3f34a2172c0d2f538","title":"Python Engineer","description":"Job ID: 2600088\nLocation: QUANTICO, VA, US\nDate Posted: 2026-01-06\nCategory: Software\nSubcategory: SW Engineer\nSchedule: Full-time\nShift: Day Job\nTravel: No\nMinimum Clearance Required: Top Secret\nClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: TS/SCI\nPotential for Remote Work: No\n\nDescription\nMake a difference for national security by joining a team of dedicated IT professionals who will sustain, modernize and transform the enterprise IT capabilities of the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA). The Air Force and Combatant Commands Business Group of SAIC is seeking a Senior Python Engineer to support a transformational infrastructure program for DCSA.\nSAIC is proud to be supporting DCSA in safeguarding our nation's information. DCSA is the designated oversight authority on the accreditation of classified facilities, information systems, and the insider threat program. This involves security oversight of more than 10,000 companies and approximately 13,000 facilities involved in classified work throughout the DoD and 31 Federal agencies.\nSpecifically, on the DCSA One IT program, SAIC will provide an enterprise IT solution that delivers highly secured and adaptable IT infrastructure, provides customer support, an cutting-edge technologies that support operations and advance the DCSA mission under a single IT environment (i.e., One IT). This position is onsite in Quantico, VA.\nJob Description\nDevelopment and Maintenance:\nDevelop, test, and maintain Python applications and services for the Gatekeeper system.\nWrite clean, efficient, and maintainable code that aligns with project specifications and industry best practices.\nImplement new features and functionalities based on requirements and feedback from stakeholders.\nSecurity and Compliance:\nEnsure that all Python code and applications adhere to security best practices and compliance requirements.\nConduct code reviews and participate in security audits to identify and mitigate potential security vulnerabilities.\nAssist in the development and enforcement of security policies and procedures related to the Gatekeeper system.\nCollaboration:\nWork closely with other developers, cybersecurity experts, and project managers to deliver high-quality solutions.\nParticipate in design and architecture discussions, contributing ideas and solutions to improve system performance and security.\nProvide technical support and mentorship to junior engineers as needed.\nTesting and Debugging:\nDevelop and maintain unit tests and integration tests to ensure code quality and system reliability.\nDebug and resolve issues in a timely manner, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.\nUse automated testing frameworks to streamline the testing process and maintain continuous integration pipelines.\nDocumentation:\nCreate and maintain comprehensive documentation for code, APIs, and system architecture.\nDocument development processes, protocols, and procedures for future reference and onboarding purposes.\nEnsure documentation is clear, accurate, and up-to-date.\nContinuous Improvement:\nStay updated on the latest Python developments, tools, and best practices.\nProactively seek opportunities to improve the Gatekeeper system's performance, security, and user experience.\nParticipate in agile development processes, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.\nQualifications\nRequired Qualifications:\nIt is required that the Senior Python Engineer have the following qualifications:\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. Equivalent work experience may be considered.\nActive Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.\nIAT-II Certification (i.e., Security +).\nThree (3) to five (5) years of hands-on experience in Python development, with a focus on security-related projects.\nStrong proficiency in Python programming and familiarity with its ecosystems.\nExperience with web frameworks such as Django or Flask.\nFamiliarity with API development and integration.\nKnowledge of security best practices, including secure coding, encryption, and authentication.\nExperience with version control systems, particularly Git.\nUnderstanding of database technologies and ORM (Object Relational Mapping).\nRelevant certifications in Python, cybersecurity, or software development are a plus.","company":"SAI","rawCompany":"sai","city":"Quantico","state":"VA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-14T10:41:32.362Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1299.05","title":"Information Security Engineers","slug":"information-security-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"928110","title":"National Security","slug":"national-security"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Python Engineer","description":"Job ID: 2600088\nLocation: QUANTICO, VA, US\nDate Posted: 2026-01-06\nCategory: Software\nSubcategory: SW Engineer\nSchedule: Full-time\nShift: Day Job\nTravel: No\nMinimum Clearance Required: Top Secret\nClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: TS/SCI\nPotential for Remote Work: No\n\nDescription\nMake a difference for national security by joining a team of dedicated IT professionals who will sustain, modernize and transform the enterprise IT capabilities of the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA). The Air Force and Combatant Commands Business Group of SAIC is seeking a Senior Python Engineer to support a transformational infrastructure program for DCSA.\nSAIC is proud to be supporting DCSA in safeguarding our nation's information. DCSA is the designated oversight authority on the accreditation of classified facilities, information systems, and the insider threat program. This involves security oversight of more than 10,000 companies and approximately 13,000 facilities involved in classified work throughout the DoD and 31 Federal agencies.\nSpecifically, on the DCSA One IT program, SAIC will provide an enterprise IT solution that delivers highly secured and adaptable IT infrastructure, provides customer support, an cutting-edge technologies that support operations and advance the DCSA mission under a single IT environment (i.e., One IT). This position is onsite in Quantico, VA.\nJob Description\nDevelopment and Maintenance:\nDevelop, test, and maintain Python applications and services for the Gatekeeper system.\nWrite clean, efficient, and maintainable code that aligns with project specifications and industry best practices.\nImplement new features and functionalities based on requirements and feedback from stakeholders.\nSecurity and Compliance:\nEnsure that all Python code and applications adhere to security best practices and compliance requirements.\nConduct code reviews and participate in security audits to identify and mitigate potential security vulnerabilities.\nAssist in the development and enforcement of security policies and procedures related to the Gatekeeper system.\nCollaboration:\nWork closely with other developers, cybersecurity experts, and project managers to deliver high-quality solutions.\nParticipate in design and architecture discussions, contributing ideas and solutions to improve system performance and security.\nProvide technical support and mentorship to junior engineers as needed.\nTesting and Debugging:\nDevelop and maintain unit tests and integration tests to ensure code quality and system reliability.\nDebug and resolve issues in a timely manner, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.\nUse automated testing frameworks to streamline the testing process and maintain continuous integration pipelines.\nDocumentation:\nCreate and maintain comprehensive documentation for code, APIs, and system architecture.\nDocument development processes, protocols, and procedures for future reference and onboarding purposes.\nEnsure documentation is clear, accurate, and up-to-date.\nContinuous Improvement:\nStay updated on the latest Python developments, tools, and best practices.\nProactively seek opportunities to improve the Gatekeeper system's performance, security, and user experience.\nParticipate in agile development processes, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.\nQualifications\nRequired Qualifications:\nIt is required that the Senior Python Engineer have the following qualifications:\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. 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