Software Engineer - SME Level (Sustainment Engineering Lead)

Company : Vivsoft Technologies

Job Description - Software Engineer - SME Level (Sustainment Engineering Lead)

Job Title: Software Engineer - SME Level (Sustainment Engineering Lead)
Location: Arlington, VA
Clearance: Secret
Type: Full-time, W2

About VivSoft:
VivSoft is a mission-driven technology company specializing in Cloud, DevSecOps, Artificial Intelligence, and Digital Experience. We are a diverse team of innovators focused on creating open, scalable, and automated solutions that drive digital transformation in the federal space. Our work culture fosters collaboration, creativity, and continuous learning.

Job Summary:
The Software Engineer — SME Level (Sustainment Engineering Lead) will direct sustainment engineering activities across complex DoD enterprise systems. Responsibilities include managing software baselines, overseeing repair and replacement processes, planning end-of-life transitions, and implementing predictive maintenance strategies to ensure continuous mission support.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead sustainment engineering and lifecycle management for enterprise systems
Manage software baseline maintenance and configuration control (Deliverable 71)
Oversee RMA processes and spares procurement activities
Plan and execute end-of-life hardware and software replacement strategies
Conduct failure trend analysis and implement predictive maintenance programs
Track warranties and manage vendor support relationships
Ensure sustainment activities align with DoD operational requirements
Provide strategic guidance to engineering and logistics teams
Maintain documentation, compliance, and readiness reporting
Support continuous system availability and mission assurance

Required Skills & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related discipline required, master’s degree preferred.
Certifications required: ITIL 4 Foundation
12+ years of software engineering experience
7+ years leading software sustainment engineering efforts
Experience with lifecycle management for DoD enterprise systems
Experience managing RMA processes and baseline maintenance
Software baseline management (Deliverable 71)
RMA and spares procurement processes
End-of-life hardware and software replacement planning
Failure trend analysis and predictive maintenance
Warranty tracking and vendor management

Preferred certifications:

CompTIA Security+
Advanced ITIL certifications

Benefits:

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off (Flexible/Combined PTO, Bereavement Leave, 11 Company Paid Holidays)
401K Retirement Plan with employer match
Professional Development Training Reimbursement
Flexible/remote work schedule.

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Software Engineer - SME Level (Sustainment Engineering Lead)

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