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Remote Defense Jobs in Alabama (NOW HIRING)

OpenGL Developer

Huntsville, AL · On-site +1

$48.25 - $65/hr

None Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE Description SAIC is seeking a Open GL Developer to join ... NSITE is used by the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), Joint Services, and numerous labs in support of ...

... Remote/Telework: NO Clearance Type: DoD Secret Shift: Day shift Travel Required: Up to 10% of the time Description of Duties: The Mid-Level Scheduler supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the ...

Senior Systems Engineer (MBSE)

Huntsville, AL · On-site +1

$103K - $140K/yr

... and defense company focused on advancing capabilities in Space Domain Awareness and Directed Energy Systems. Our teams work across Hawaii, Nevada, Alabama, and remote locations to solve critical ...

Service Desk Dispatcher

AL · On-site +1

$35K - $45K/yr

Shift 1: Huntsville, AL / Remote Shift 2: Huntsville, AL Shift 3: Huntsville, AL Salary*: $35,000 ... Additionally, Summit 7 is in the serious business of protecting the US defense industrial base from ...

Sr Manager Procurement Federal

AL · On-site +1

$145K - $165K/yr

This position offers a remote work opportunity for candidates located on the East Coast of the ... Strong knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition ...

Strategic Sourcer

Montgomery, AL · Remote

$100K - $186K/yr

Remote Opportunity Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours ... Experience in defense, aerospace, or highly regulated manufacturing environments. * Ability to ...

Research & Writing Attorney ALBUQUERQUE, NM No relocation required - Albuquerque-area and remote ... Personal injury or civil litigation experience preferred; insurance defense or appellate background ...

Research & Writing Attorney ALBUQUERQUE, NM No relocation required - Albuquerque-area and remote ... Personal injury or civil litigation experience preferred; insurance defense or appellate background ...

Supplier Development

Montgomery, AL · On-site +1

$84K - $156K/yr

Remote Opportunity Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours ... defense programs. Candidate will be exposed to and need to understand basic technical and ...

Service Desk Analyst

AL · On-site +1

$40K - $55K/yr

The work we do here goes far beyond day-to-day projects - it further protects the US defense ... Monitor the remote monitoring and management system alerts and notifications and respond ...

... defense and government services industry. We deliver tailored solutions, tested leadership, and ... Working conditions are normal for an office environment, with possible remote work options. Working ...

Remote, USA As a Modeling, Simulation, and GNC Engineer, you'll develop high-fidelity models ... S.-based defense and industrial technology company that delivers embodied AI-powered collaborative ...

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How much do remote defense jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote defense in Alabama is $79,108.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $46,513.00 and $103,598.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a remote defense?

A Remote Defense job involves protecting digital assets, networks, and systems from cyber threats while working from a remote location. Professionals in this role monitor security alerts, analyze threats, and implement defense mechanisms to safeguard sensitive data. They may work with firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and threat intelligence tools to prevent cyberattacks. Remote Defense specialists often collaborate with IT and cybersecurity teams to improve security protocols and respond to incidents efficiently. This role requires strong analytical skills, knowledge of cybersecurity best practices, and familiarity with security technologies.

What are typical day-to-day responsibilities for someone working in remote defense?

In a Remote Defense role, your typical day often involves monitoring security alerts, analyzing suspicious activity, and coordinating incident response across remote networks and platforms. You’ll collaborate with IT teams and other security professionals to investigate potential threats, develop mitigation strategies, and document findings. The role may also require participation in regular cybersecurity drills, updating security protocols, and recommending enhancements to existing defenses. Working remotely, you’ll leverage virtual collaboration tools to stay connected with your team and ensure swift communication during security events. This dynamic environment requires both proactive and reactive approaches to safeguard organizational assets from evolving cyber threats.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the remote defense position, and why are they important?

To excel in a Remote Defense position, you’ll need expertise in cybersecurity or security operations, a thorough understanding of risk assessment, and typically a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with network security tools, incident response platforms, and certifications like CISSP or CompTIA Security+ are highly valued. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and clear written communication are important soft skills for remote collaboration and precise incident reporting. These qualifications and skills are essential for effectively identifying, mitigating, and communicating security threats in a distributed environment.

What are the most commonly searched types of Defense jobs in Alabama?

The most popular types of Defense jobs in Alabama are:

What cities in Alabama are hiring for Remote Defense jobs?

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Infographic showing various Remote Defense job openings in Alabama as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $79,108 per year, or $38 per hour.

OpenGL Developer

SAIC

Huntsville, AL • On-site, Remote

$48.25 - $65/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 20 days ago


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Job description

Job ID: 2613367

Location: Huntsville, AL, US

Date Posted: 2026-06-04

Category: Software

Subcategory: SW Engineer

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE


Description

SAIC is seeking a Open GL Developer to join our team in Huntsville, AL.

The Network, System Integration and Test Environment (NSITE) is a government owned, managed, and developed software suite. NSITE is used by the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), Joint Services, and numerous labs in support of continued testing of systems employed for defense of the United States and our Allies.  The NSITE software provides data collection, situational awareness, and analysis capabilities to a wide range of users who benefit from NSITE’s ability to act as an independent third-party truth teller. The NSITE team has in-depth experience in Tactical Data Links (TDL), Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) Test, Enterprise Information Technology, Software and Systems Engineering and Information Assurance. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for designing, developing, deploying, and maintaining the NSITE software application suite.
  • Work on an agile development team where success is defined by the ability to understand your path forward, effectively communicate that path, and complete the task inherent to that path in a timely matter.
  • Communicate with leadership and the customer to ensure a common understanding of requirements.
  • Document your work for the benefit of your teammates, the user, leadership, and posterity.
  • Identify and solve challenging problems by writing performant, clean, and practical code.
  • Develop and maintain rendering pipelines using OpenGL.
  • Optimize rendering performance for NSITE, a desktop application.

Qualifications

Education Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in software engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent and five (5) years of experience; Additional six (6) years’ experience can be considered in lieu of degree (per contract vehicle).

Clearance Requirements:

  • Must possess an active Interim Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance; US Citizenship required.

Required Qualifications:

  • 2+ years’ experience with OpenGL in a production environment.
  • Solid understanding of 3D math (linear algebra, transformations, lighting models).
  • Proficient in C# and in the Microsoft .NET Framework.
  • Knowledge of modern software engineering practices, including Agile methodologies.
  • Ability to analyze a requirement, generate a design, and produce efficient, robust, and testable software.
  • Mastery of computer science fundamentals, independent of a specific language.
  • Experience with database structures and fundamentals of database query languages (SQLite experience preferred).

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Understanding of and experience with secure programming techniques.
  • Familiarity with game engines or custom rendering engines.
  • Strong knowledge of computer graphics, GPU programming and performance tuning.
  • Familiarity with WPF based control sets such as DevExpress, Telerik, or Infragistics.
  • Experience working on a highly networked application.
  • Knowledge of tactical and simulation data links (specifically Link 16, JREAP, DIS, VMF, CMF and XML).
  • Experience working with Microsoft Visual Studio.
  • Experience with using Git version control and GitLab as software management tools.
  • Currently have an Information Assurance Technical certification (CompTia A+, Net+ or Sec+) or the ability to obtain one.

Travel Required:  

  • Less than 10% annually.


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