Software Assurance Engineer at Insight Global
Colorado Springs, CO
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Jun 30, 2026
Colorado Springs, CO
Jul 21, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
This role centers on obtaining a Software Assessment-Only Authority to Operate from the Missile Defense Agency for a government software package. The engineer will personally produce the required compliance artifacts — such as System Security Plans and Policy 16 documents — while coordinating with development, systems engineering, and management teams to gather the technical details needed for RMF and MDA-specific documentation. It suits candidates with hands-on DoD ATO experience and strong technical writing credentials.
Senior level · National
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How this req sits in the market our data
Most people in this occupation already list these. Still required — just not what gets you shortlisted.
What the occupation pays Median $132,021 (middle half $99,961–$167,095).
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Why we read it this way (5)
No security clearance is explicitly gated in the posting, though the role involves DoD/MDA work — candidates should expect clearance eligibility may be informally required.
DoD 8570/8140 compliance (Security+, CISSP) is explicitly labeled 'preferred' in the posting, so it is treated as preferred rather than a hard gate.
GitLab appears at the end of the posting without a required/preferred label; given the ambiguity, it is treated as preferred per the tiebreaker rule.
The role is scoped around leading an ATO effort and authoring compliance artifacts — a senior-level engagement — though no explicit seniority level is stated in the title or framing.
No compensation, employment type, or degree requirement is stated in the posting.
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