Software Systems Engineer

Insight Global
San Diego, California, United StatesFull-time$90,000–$110,000Posted Aug 31, 2026

About the role

Title: Software Systems Engineer

Salary: $90,000-$110,000

Location: Old Town, San Diego

Required Skills & Experience

  • 5-7 years of experience and a Bachelors degree in engineering or a related field
  • Active Secret Clearance
  • Experience administering and supporting Windows and/or Linux systems
  • Experience with DISA STIGs, patch management, vulnerability remediation, and DoD cybersecurity requirements
  • Experience with software version control and issue tracking tools
  • Security+ CE or equivalent DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification
  • Experience developing and maintaining scripts in Powershell, Bash and/or Python for system administration and patch deployment
  • Experience supporting software testing, validation, and documentation efforts
  • Ability to support configuration management, software change control, and troubleshooting activities

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a Secret Cleared software engineer to support a fully onsite team in San Diego, CA with the maintenance, security, and configuration of Windows and Linux environments. This individual will be responsible for maintaining and upgrading system software and firmware, developing automation scripts for patch deployments, supporting software testing and validation efforts, and managing software version control and configuration management processes. The role will also focus heavily on cybersecurity compliance, including implementing security patches, performing vulnerability remediation, supporting DISA STIG compliance, conducting system hardening activities, and assisting with C&A documentation and risk assessments. The ideal candidate will have experience working on tactical shipboard systems and working hands on in a CANES environment.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and upgrade system software and firmware
  • Develop automation scripts for patch deployments
  • Support software testing and validation efforts
  • Manage software version control and configuration management processes
  • Implement security patches and perform vulnerability remediation
  • Support DISA STIG compliance and conduct system hardening activities
  • Assist with C&A documentation and risk assessments

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in engineering or a related field
  • Active Secret Clearance
  • Experience administering and supporting Windows and/or Linux systems
  • Experience with DISA STIGs, patch management, and DoD cybersecurity requirements
  • Security+ CE or equivalent DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification
  • Experience developing and maintaining scripts in Powershell, Bash and/or Python

Skills mentioned

CybersecurityLinuxPythonShell ScriptingVulnerability ManagementGitSoftware TestingDebuggingAutomationSystems Engineering

About Insight Global

Insight Global is an international talent and consulting company that delivers business outcomes in an ever-changing world. We obsess over solving problems and building solutions that move our customers further, faster. With access to top talent in more than 50 countries, our tech-enabled recruiters can build teams quickly. Our technical experts across Cloud, AI, Data, Enterprise Operations, and Applied Engineering deliver solutions tailored to each customer’s needs. As those needs evolve, so do we. As we evolve, though, we stay true to our purpose: to develop people personally, professionally, and financially so they can be the light to the world around them. It shows up in everything we do, from investing in our people to delivering results for our customers to making a meaningful impact in our communities.

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