Staff IT Software Developer – Top Secret Clearance Required (San Diego)

San Diego, CAPosted Jul 7, 2026
Skip to main contentOur CompanyOur BusinessSearch for JobsJoin Talent NetworkFAQsProfileEnglishSign InSingle PositionView All JobsStaff IT Software Developer – Top Secret Clearance Required (San Diego)San Diego, California, United States of America No longer accepting applications.Job ID3089899Qualcomm's Government Technologies (QGOV) division develops special products based on its wireless terrestrial and satellite communication technologies for the military, federal, local, and foreign governments.As a DevSecOps Engineer, you’ll be part of a highly collaborative team focused on provisioning and maintaining infrastructure and services with stability, sustainability, and security always on your mind. You will work in a self-guided, cross-functional team responsible for everything from modernizing traditional services and applications to deploying new technology. Opening is available in San Diego CA, or Boulder CO, full time 5 days a weekApplicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.** Must be a U.S. citizen and have an active U.S. Government security clearance.**Ideal candidate will have:Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field and 1 yr of relevant experience or,No degree and 3+ years of relevant experienceWhat you have: ·         Extensive Linux experience with servers and workstations. You can easily navigate the CLI, knowledgeable with typical Linux troubleshooting tools, and have a broad understanding of Ubuntu and RedHat. ·         An understanding of AWS and/or Azure service deployment and protection practices. ·         The ability to automate through scripting languages such as Python, Ansible, Go, etc.   ·         The skill to provide sufficient automated test coverage of various implementations. ·         You have familiarity with Jenkins, Puppet, Splunk, JIRA, Vault, Docker, AWS, Azure, etc. ·         Ability to respond rapidly to changing landscapes while providing stable, reliable, and secure services to customers. ·         You have a passion for continuous learning and leverage the scientific method to ensure nothing is taken for granted. Your Guiding Principles: ·         Automation: You understand the power of automation and “infrastructure as code” concepts.  Automation is your primary consideration in problem-solving. ·         Collaboration: You share a common language with fellow engineers, understand their needs, and thrive working in a high trust collaborate culture in which people are rewarded for taking risks. ·         Data-driven: You understand why decisions are supported by facts and not opinions.  You have experience applying logical approach to decision making.  Skilled at metric collection and using that data to drive change.   ·         Debugging: You understand debugging principles and are adept at applying them routinely and successfully. ·         DevSecOps: You understand that DevSecOps is a culture which needs to be cultivated and you can help mature those philosophies. ·         Security: You know how to layer appropriate security within solutions across the lifecycle.  You understand the security implications and consequences of any deployment. ·         Self-Driven: You understand how to prioritize work and time allocation at a personal and team level. ·         Stability: You know what it means to deliver a service with a high degree of reliability and are intimately familiar with how disruptions impact consumers. ·         Sustainability: You avoid one off solutions which are challenging to support. Instead, your solutions are aligned with team goals and strategic vision.  You routinely dedicate cycles to reducing technical debt.  You design, write, and deliver software that improves the availability, protection, and efficiency of services. Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field3+...

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