Secret Software Architect

Post Date

May 13, 2025

Location

Colorado Springs,
Colorado

ZIP/Postal Code

80908
US
Aug 27, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Software Engineering

Req #

DEN-782299

Pay Rate

$65 - $81 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is hiring for a Software Architect to support a large government prime in Colorado Springs, CO. This is an onsite M-F position and will require a Secret DoD clearance. This team is responsible for the development and delivery of high-fidelity threat modeling products in support of Ballistic Missile Defense Systems (BMDS). This group develops models and simulations (M&S) used to stimulate element such as kinematic missile modeling, IR signature modeling, data production and analysis, as well as maintenance and sustainment of the software baseline. This position requires a senior software engineer responsible for developing architecture for our threat missile modeling and simulation software. The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of modeling and simulation methods and processes. The selected candidate will work on a product delivery team and meet time-critical delivery schedules. This is a long-term contract-to-hire opportunity with the prime. This role is located on-site daily at the Prime's facility with no option for remote/hybrid work. Salary Range: $155,400.00 - $233,200.00. Exact compensation will vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Benefits are available on day one of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave as applicable by state law.

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Required Skills & Experience

Active DoD Secret security clearance required
Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline and 10+ years of relevant experience
Experience with software modernization and design (monolithic to microservices architectures)
Experience leading teams, design and architecture decisions
5+ years experience with web service or cloud service development
Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, GCP
Experience with containerization tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, or related
Expertise in object-oriented software development (OOD/OOP, ideally C# and C++)
Familiarity with web protocol best practices and RESTful API design

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Cloud service certification (AWS, Azure, Google, or similar)
Understanding of software security and zero-trust security principles and practices.
Proven experience as a Software Architect or similar role
Understanding of software security and zero-trust security principles and practices.
Experience with Jira and Git
Database development experience
Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering tools (e.g., Dassault Cameo, IBM Rhapsody, etc.)
Knowledge and experience in the Missile Defense Modeling and Simulation domain

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.