Cambridge International
Software Engineer – Secret Clearance | Vaihingen, Germany
Software Engineer – Secret Clearance | Vaihingen, Germany
Cambridge International Systems, Inc.
Join a dynamic global team united by shared values: commitment, integrity, and perseverance. At Cambridge, you’ll work alongside top talent worldwide, tackling some of today’s most complex and critical challenges in defense and security.
We are currently seeking a Software Engineer to support operations in Vaihingen, Germany. This is a full‑time, OCONUS position requiring an active DoD Secret clearance, eligibility for NATO Indoctrination and TESA accreditation, other requirements.
TESA certification provides significant tax exemptions for U.S. employees stationed in Germany — along with other great Cambridge provides benefits like housing, COLA, and dependent education reimbursements.
What You’ll Do As a Software Engineer, you will play a critical role in supporting Combatant Command that serve U.S. government missions overseas. You will:
Collaborate as a member of a self‑organizing Agile software engineering team
Design, develop, test, and refine applications to meet stakeholder requirements
Build and integrate ASP.NET applications and .NET web services within the Theater Security Cooperation architecture
Develop custom standalone applications and system enhancements
Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects
Contribute to continuous process improvement and best practice reviews
What You’ll Bring Required Qualifications:
Education & Experience:
BA/BS + 3 years recent specialized or AA/AS + 5 years recent specialized or a major cert + 7 years recent specialized or 9 years of recent specialized experience
5‑7 years’ experience in an Applications Development role.
Technical Expertise:
Experience with standard software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes, including peer review, QA testing, and security hardening
Excellent communication, collaboration, and documentation skills; ability to work in an open work environment
Strong understanding of advanced web development technologies: .NET Framework, Angular, React, TypeScript, C#, SCSS, SQL/NoSQL databases, Web Services (ReST/SOAP)
Experience with version control systems: Git, GitHub, GitLab, or Azure DevOps
Certifications:
IAT Level II certification(s) in accordance with DoD 8570.1
Microsoft Certification in Application Development or comparable computing environment certification
Must have a current and active DoD Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI.
Proficient with modern IT tools and infrastructure technologies
Preferred (Nice to Have):
Experience with Agile (preferably SCRUM) development environment
Knowledge/experience working within Combatant Commands or military environments
Experience in cross‑functional teams with T‑shaped developers, self‑organizing to achieve customer goals
Experience with DevSecOps practices and technologies: pre‑commit hooks, YAML‑based pipelines, CI/CD, pull requests, merges, hotfixes
Experience with complex systems/organizations, portals, enterprise content management, and business intelligence
Involvement in developer communities; active participation in forums or channels
Travel & Passport Travel ability up to 10%. Some overnight stays possible.
Must have an active passport to support OCONUS travel and/or living requirements.
Primarily an office‑based role in Vaihingen, Germany
Standard desk/computer work with flexibility for walking and movement on site
Must be able to work in an office environment, sitting at a desk, looking at a computer for most of the workday.
Work is physically comfortable; the employee has discretion about sitting, walking, standing, etc.
May be required to travel short distances to offices/conference rooms and buildings on site.
Employment is contingent upon successful background investigation
Drug screening may be required for federal contract compliance
Benefits & Perks Medical, dental, vision, life, accident, and critical illness insurance
401(k) immediate vesting and match
Paid time off and company holidays
Relocation assistance
Sign‑on and performance‑based bonuses
Employee referral program
Access to Tickets at Work, EAP, wellness initiatives, and more
Join Us If you're driven by mission, technology, and teamwork—we want to hear from you. Cambridge is growing, and this position is just one of many opportunities on our global team. Know someone perfect for the role? Referrals are welcome—both employees and non‑employees may qualify for a bonus.
Apply today and help shape the future of secure cloud computing for national security.
About Cambridge International Systems At Cambridge, innovation grows through diversity. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment for all. Learn more at www.cbridgeinc.com.
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Due to the nature of this position, U.S. Citizenship is required. Are you a U.S. Citizen?*
Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship to work in the United States? If selected for the position, you will be required to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States.*
How did you hear about this position?*
List name of Employee Referral, if applicable
If applicable, what is your current clearance level?*
Have you ever had a security clearance eligibility/access authorization denied, suspended, or revoked?*
Are you willing to relocate?*
What is your desired salary range?*
Do you have family members working for Cambridge?*
Do you have any personal relationships, such as friendships or family connections with vendors, contractors, or competitors of Cambridge?*
Do you or your family members have any financial interests in companies that could be considered a competitor of Cambridge?*
Do you currently have a second job for which you are planning to keep?*
Have you worked for the US government conducting financial, procurement, and/or contracts‑related activities during the last 10 years?*
Do you have any consulting arrangements with any potential competitors of Cambridge?*
Are you involved or serve on the board of directors or advisory board for any vendor, supplier, or competitor of Cambridge?*
Do you own or have partial interest in any intellectual properties, patents, licenses, or copyrights that could be relevant to your work at Cambridge?*
Have you ever worked on a contract affiliated with Cambridge International Systems?*
Have you ever been employed by Cambridge International Systems?*
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A “recently separated veteran” means any veteran during the three‑year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.
An “active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran” means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.
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Cambridge International Systems, Inc.
Join a dynamic global team united by shared values: commitment, integrity, and perseverance. At Cambridge, you’ll work alongside top talent worldwide, tackling some of today’s most complex and critical challenges in defense and security.
We are currently seeking a Software Engineer to support operations in Vaihingen, Germany. This is a full‑time, OCONUS position requiring an active DoD Secret clearance, eligibility for NATO Indoctrination and TESA accreditation, other requirements.
TESA certification provides significant tax exemptions for U.S. employees stationed in Germany — along with other great Cambridge provides benefits like housing, COLA, and dependent education reimbursements.
What You’ll Do As a Software Engineer, you will play a critical role in supporting Combatant Command that serve U.S. government missions overseas. You will:
Collaborate as a member of a self‑organizing Agile software engineering team
Design, develop, test, and refine applications to meet stakeholder requirements
Build and integrate ASP.NET applications and .NET web services within the Theater Security Cooperation architecture
Develop custom standalone applications and system enhancements
Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects
Contribute to continuous process improvement and best practice reviews
What You’ll Bring Required Qualifications:
Education & Experience:
BA/BS + 3 years recent specialized or AA/AS + 5 years recent specialized or a major cert + 7 years recent specialized or 9 years of recent specialized experience
5‑7 years’ experience in an Applications Development role.
Technical Expertise:
Experience with standard software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes, including peer review, QA testing, and security hardening
Excellent communication, collaboration, and documentation skills; ability to work in an open work environment
Strong understanding of advanced web development technologies: .NET Framework, Angular, React, TypeScript, C#, SCSS, SQL/NoSQL databases, Web Services (ReST/SOAP)
Experience with version control systems: Git, GitHub, GitLab, or Azure DevOps
Certifications:
IAT Level II certification(s) in accordance with DoD 8570.1
Microsoft Certification in Application Development or comparable computing environment certification
Must have a current and active DoD Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI.
Proficient with modern IT tools and infrastructure technologies
Preferred (Nice to Have):
Experience with Agile (preferably SCRUM) development environment
Knowledge/experience working within Combatant Commands or military environments
Experience in cross‑functional teams with T‑shaped developers, self‑organizing to achieve customer goals
Experience with DevSecOps practices and technologies: pre‑commit hooks, YAML‑based pipelines, CI/CD, pull requests, merges, hotfixes
Experience with complex systems/organizations, portals, enterprise content management, and business intelligence
Involvement in developer communities; active participation in forums or channels
Travel & Passport Travel ability up to 10%. Some overnight stays possible.
Must have an active passport to support OCONUS travel and/or living requirements.
Primarily an office‑based role in Vaihingen, Germany
Standard desk/computer work with flexibility for walking and movement on site
Must be able to work in an office environment, sitting at a desk, looking at a computer for most of the workday.
Work is physically comfortable; the employee has discretion about sitting, walking, standing, etc.
May be required to travel short distances to offices/conference rooms and buildings on site.
Employment is contingent upon successful background investigation
Drug screening may be required for federal contract compliance
Benefits & Perks Medical, dental, vision, life, accident, and critical illness insurance
401(k) immediate vesting and match
Paid time off and company holidays
Relocation assistance
Sign‑on and performance‑based bonuses
Employee referral program
Access to Tickets at Work, EAP, wellness initiatives, and more
Join Us If you're driven by mission, technology, and teamwork—we want to hear from you. Cambridge is growing, and this position is just one of many opportunities on our global team. Know someone perfect for the role? Referrals are welcome—both employees and non‑employees may qualify for a bonus.
Apply today and help shape the future of secure cloud computing for national security.
About Cambridge International Systems At Cambridge, innovation grows through diversity. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment for all. Learn more at www.cbridgeinc.com.
Apply: Software Engineer – Secret Clearance | Vaihingen, Germany
Attach resume as .pdf, .doc, .docx, .odt, .txt, or .rtf (limit 5MB) or paste resume
Due to the nature of this position, U.S. Citizenship is required. Are you a U.S. Citizen?*
Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship to work in the United States? If selected for the position, you will be required to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States.*
How did you hear about this position?*
List name of Employee Referral, if applicable
If applicable, what is your current clearance level?*
Have you ever had a security clearance eligibility/access authorization denied, suspended, or revoked?*
Are you willing to relocate?*
What is your desired salary range?*
Do you have family members working for Cambridge?*
Do you have any personal relationships, such as friendships or family connections with vendors, contractors, or competitors of Cambridge?*
Do you or your family members have any financial interests in companies that could be considered a competitor of Cambridge?*
Do you currently have a second job for which you are planning to keep?*
Have you worked for the US government conducting financial, procurement, and/or contracts‑related activities during the last 10 years?*
Do you have any consulting arrangements with any potential competitors of Cambridge?*
Are you involved or serve on the board of directors or advisory board for any vendor, supplier, or competitor of Cambridge?*
Do you own or have partial interest in any intellectual properties, patents, licenses, or copyrights that could be relevant to your work at Cambridge?*
Have you ever worked on a contract affiliated with Cambridge International Systems?*
Have you ever been employed by Cambridge International Systems?*
The following questions are entirely optional.
To comply with government Equal Employment Opportunity and/or 'Affirmative Action' reporting regulations, we are requesting (but NOT requiring) that you enter this personal data. This information will not be used in connection with any employment decisions, and will be used solely as permitted by state and federal law. Your voluntary cooperation would be appreciated. Learn more.
Invitation for Job Applicants to Self‑Identify as a U.S. Veteran
A “disabled veteran” is one of the following:
a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or
a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service‑connected disability.
A “recently separated veteran” means any veteran during the three‑year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.
An “active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran” means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.
An “Armed forces service medal veteran” means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.
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Why are you being asked to complete this form?
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Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one who makes hiring decisions will see it. Your decision to complete the form and your answer will not harm you in any way. If you want to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp.
How do you know if you have a disability?
A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your ‘major life activities.’ If you have or have ever had such a condition, you are a person with a disability.
Disabilities include, but are not limited to:
Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally)
Blind or low vision
Cancer (past or present)
Cardiovascular or heart disease
Celiac disease
Cerebral palsy
Deaf or serious difficulty hearing
Diabetes
Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders
Epilepsy or other seizure disorder
Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn’s Disease, irritable bowel syndrome
Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD
Missing limbs or partially missing limbs
Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports
Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS)
Neurodivergence, for example, attention‑deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities
Partial or complete paralysis (any cause)
Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema
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