Overview SENIOR SYSTEMS SOFTWARE ENGINEER | TIER III (MIELS): Bowhead is seeking Senior Systems Software Engineers to support a customer in Stafford, VA. Support for the contract will consist of program management; logistics; asset management; engineering; customer service; research and development of new capabilities; test and evaluation; manpower, training, and personnel; new equipment fielding and training; financial management; information assurance; cybersecurity; and 24X7 enterprise services operations and sustainment. Responsibilities * Install, configure, and maintain software applications across various platforms and environments to include on prem and in the cloud. * Manage software licenses, ensuring compliance with licensing agreements and tracking usage. * Perform regular software updates, patches, and version upgrades to ensure systems are up to date. * Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to software functionality, performance, and compatibility. * Collaborate with other system engineers to ensure smooth integration of software with other systems and infrastructure. * Develop and maintain detailed documentation for software installation, configuration, and usage procedures. * Implement and enforce security measures for software applications, including user access control and data protection. * Conduct software audits to ensure compliance with security policies and licensing agreements. * Test and validate new software versions, updates, and patches in staging environments before production deployment. * Coordinate with vendors and external partners for support, troubleshooting, and updates. * Ensure proper software integration with operating systems, databases, and other enterprise applications. Qualifications * Bachelor's degree, or ten (10+) years or more of practical experience, in software management. * Ten (10+) years' experience in network environment management. * DoD 8570 / 8140 compliance or information assurance certifications commensurate with technical objectives and services required. * Applicable software or hardware training and certifications commensurate with the technical objectives, services required, and IT environment specified. * Cloud certified. Physical Demands: * Must be able to lift 25 pounds * Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time * Must be able to twist, bend, and squat periodically SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED: Must currently hold a security clearance at the Top Secret/SCI level with Counter Intelligence Polygraph. US Citizenship is a requirement for Top Secret clearance at this location. #LI-KC1