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Remote Software Security Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Software Engineer

Arlington, VA · Remote

$120K - $160K/yr

None Potential for Remote Work: ORA_HYBRID Description Position Overview: The Intelligent Virtual ... Security and Integration: * Integrate web applications with multi-factor authentication (MFA ...

... security standards. You will contribute as a key member of a collaborative engineering team ... Remote status is subject to change at the customer's direction, but is expected to continue.

$61K - $141K/yr

Remote Work: Hybrid Job Number: R0248217 Location: King George,VA,US Share job via: Share Software ... Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility ...

... security standards. You will contribute as a key member of a collaborative engineering team ... Remote status is subject to change at the customer's direction, but is expected to continue.

Software Developer, Senior

Vienna, VA · Remote

$54.75 - $72.25/hr

... National Security. We're looking for the best and the brightest to join us in supporting this ... Remote with occasional travel to the DC metro area. We are seeking a Software Developer to join our ...

Senior Software Developer

Herndon, VA · On-site +1

$56 - $74/hr

Senior Software Developer National Capital Region TS/SCI Polygraph | Hybrid (Remote with Occasional ... If you're passionate about innovating through AI, ML, and big data to support national security and ...

Senior Software Developer

Herndon, VA · On-site +1

$56 - $74/hr

Senior Software Developer National Capital Region TS/SCI Polygraph | Hybrid (Remote with Occasional ... If you're passionate about innovating through AI, ML, and big data to support national security and ...

Software Engineer II

Arlington, VA · On-site +1

$130K - $170K/yr

Facilitate architectural designs that meet business requirements, security, and quality standards ... Flexible work & remote work policy * Tax-deferred public transit benefits with Metro SmartBenefits ...

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Remote Software Security information

What is the difference between Remote Software Security vs Remote Application Security?

AspectRemote Software SecurityRemote Application Security
CertificationsCompTIA Security+, CISSP, CEHOWASP, CSSLP, CISSP
Work EnvironmentSecurity teams, development teams, remoteDevelopment teams, security teams, remote
Industry UsageIT, cybersecurity, software companiesSoftware development, cybersecurity, tech firms

Remote Software Security focuses on protecting entire software systems and infrastructure, including security protocols and threat mitigation. Remote Application Security specifically targets securing individual applications, ensuring code safety and vulnerability management. Both roles often overlap but differ in scope, with software security covering broader system security and application security concentrating on specific software products.

What cities in Virginia are hiring for Remote Software Security jobs?

Cities in Virginia with the most Remote Software Security job openings:

Infographic showing various Remote Software Security job openings in Virginia as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 48% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 49% Remote job distribution.

Remote Sensing Engineer

Riverside Research Institute

Springfield, VA • Remote

$97K - $135K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 4 days ago


Job description

Riverside Research is an independent National Security Nonprofit dedicated to research and development in the national interest. We provide high-end technical services, research and development, and prototype solutions to some of the countrys most challenging technical problems.
All Riverside Research opportunities require U.S. Citizenship.

We are seeking a skilled Remote Sensing Engineer to support the development, analysis, and exploitation of remote sensing data for national security, defense, and geospatial intelligence missions. The ideal candidate has experience working with geospatial datasets, remote sensing technologies, and automation tools, and is comfortable collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to solve complex technical challenges.

An active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance is required for this position.


  • Process, analyze, and interpret satellite, airborne, and other remotely sensed imagery.
  • Develop and maintain geospatial analysis workflows and automated processing pipelines.
  • Design and implement Python-based tools to support imagery processing, feature extraction, and geospatial analysis.
  • Perform image classification, object detection, change detection, and spatial analysis using commercial and open-source tools.
  • Support sensor calibration, validation, and quality assurance activities.
  • Work closely with engineers, data scientists, and intelligence analysts to develop mission-focused solutions.
  • Prepare technical documentation, reports, and presentations for technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Evaluate emerging remote sensing technologies and recommend improvements to existing workflows.
  • Contribute to project planning, technical discussions, and continuous process improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications
  • Active TS/SCI security clearance (required).
  • Bachelor's degree in Remote Sensing, Geospatial Science, Geography, GIS, Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Environmental Science, or a related technical discipline.
  • minimum of 5 years professional experience in remote sensing, geospatial analysis, GIS, or a related engineering field.
  • Experience processing and analyzing satellite, aerial, or other remotely sensed imagery.
  • Proficiency with remote sensing and GIS software such as ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, ENVI, ERDAS Imagine, or similar platforms.
  • Strong Python programming skills for geospatial analysis and workflow automation.
  • Experience with geospatial libraries such as GDAL, Rasterio, GeoPandas, Shapely, or OpenCV.
  • Understanding of raster and vector geospatial data formats and coordinate reference systems.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a remote, collaborative environment.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience supporting DoD, NGA, NRO, or Intelligence Community programs.
  • Experience with SAR, LiDAR, hyperspectral, multispectral, or thermal imagery.
  • Familiarity with cloud-based geospatial processing environments such as AWS or Azure.
  • Experience with machine learning or computer vision techniques applied to geospatial imagery.
  • Knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker and modern software development practices.
  • Experience with Git and collaborative software development workflows.

$97,000 - $135,000 This represents the typical compensation range for this position based on experience, location and other factors.
Riverside Research Institute is a not-for-profit, technology-oriented defense company, where service to our customers and support of our staff is our overall mission. Riverside is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. Riverside offers comprehensive compensation and benefit packages to our employees.
Riverside bases its employment decisions solely on technical experience, qualifications and other job-related criteria related to our organizational purpose as a not-for-profit company, and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, veterans status or any other status legally protected by applicable federal, state, and local law.