Senior Level Polygraph Examiner Jobs
Senior level polygraph examiner jobs place experienced examiners in ownership roles, directing examination programs, setting quality standards, and leading the teams or operations that deliver results. Most openings are on-site positions across Technology & Software and Construction & Real Estate, with employers like Synertex, Red Alpha, and Fluor hiring at this level now.
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Synertex LLC is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to support a U.S. Federal Government Agency in McLean, Va/ Department of War
We are expanding work under an existing contract and are seeking a Software Engineer with full-stack web development experience to deliver innovative solutions, including AI-driven capabilities, that address the client's most critical needs. The ideal candidate will also have strong proficiency with open-source development tools and environments, particularly Linux and Python. This is a hybrid remote position (50% on site/50% work from home) with some on-site requirements that require a candidate to be within reasonable commutable distance to McLean, VA and/or the Pentagon.
Join our team of analysts and data experts to focus on delivering practical and efficient solutions in support of our client's incredibly important mission.
Work within a team environment to develop a software-based platform that will facilitate rapid decision making and increase situational awareness across a variety of users, disciplines, and geographic locations.
Benefits include competitive PTO, 11 Paid Government Holidays, a 401k with 6% match, and a comprehensive list of health care options.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Build robust, maintainable, well documented, and well tested enterprise-level applications.
- Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with the customer and other team members. Including managers, data scientists, DevOps engineers, and other senior and junior/midlevel developers.
- Work on developing / integrating / operationalizing full-stack advanced analytic web applications through the Authority to Operate (ATO) process on classified networks.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 10+ years of professional software development experience.
- Demonstrated depth of experience in Python application development, extending beyond basic scripting to the design and implementation of production-grade solutions.
- Experience in full-stack web application development, preferably using Python and Django.
- Comprehensive front-end development experience utilizing HTML, CSS, and modern JavaScript frameworks or libraries such as Bootstrap, Tailwind, HTMX, Alpine.js, or comparable technologies.
- Experience with containerization technologies, including Docker, Docker Compose, and/or Podman.
- Knowledge and experience of classified government networks and hands-on experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS), including RDS Aurora, ECS and/or EKS, VPC, and Application Load Balancers (ALB).
- Experience designing or working with serverless architectures/services.
- Experience implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, including AWS-native solutions such as CodeBuild and CodePipeline, as well as tools like GitHub Actions or comparable platforms.
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), preferably using Terraform.
- Proficiency working in Linux/UNIX environments.
- Familiarity with Government ATO (Authority to Operate) processes, including compliance, approval, and deployment requirements.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science.
- Clearance required: TS/SCI with Polygraph.
Synertex LLC is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to support a U.S. Federal Government Agency in McLean, Va/ Department of War
We are expanding work under an existing contract and are seeking a Software Engineer with full-stack web development experience to deliver innovative solutions, including AI-driven capabilities, that address the client's most critical needs. The ideal candidate will also have strong proficiency with open-source development tools and environments, particularly Linux and Python. This is a hybrid remote position (50% on site/50% work from home) with some on-site requirements that require a candidate to be within reasonable commutable distance to McLean, VA and/or the Pentagon.
Join our team of analysts and data experts to focus on delivering practical and efficient solutions in support of our client's incredibly important mission.
Work within a team environment to develop a software-based platform that will facilitate rapid decision making and increase situational awareness across a variety of users, disciplines, and geographic locations.
Benefits include competitive PTO, 11 Paid Government Holidays, a 401k with 6% match, and a comprehensive list of health care options.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Build robust, maintainable, well documented, and well tested enterprise-level applications.
- Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with the customer and other team members. Including managers, data scientists, DevOps engineers, and other senior and junior/midlevel developers.
- Work on developing / integrating / operationalizing full-stack advanced analytic web applications through the Authority to Operate (ATO) process on classified networks.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 10+ years of professional software development experience.
- Demonstrated depth of experience in Python application development, extending beyond basic scripting to the design and implementation of production-grade solutions.
- Experience in full-stack web application development, preferably using Python and Django.
- Comprehensive front-end development experience utilizing HTML, CSS, and modern JavaScript frameworks or libraries such as Bootstrap, Tailwind, HTMX, Alpine.js, or comparable technologies.
- Experience with containerization technologies, including Docker, Docker Compose, and/or Podman.
- Knowledge and experience of classified government networks and hands-on experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS), including RDS Aurora, ECS and/or EKS, VPC, and Application Load Balancers (ALB).
- Experience designing or working with serverless architectures/services.
- Experience implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, including AWS-native solutions such as CodeBuild and CodePipeline, as well as tools like GitHub Actions or comparable platforms.
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), preferably using Terraform.
- Proficiency working in Linux/UNIX environments.
- Familiarity with Government ATO (Authority to Operate) processes, including compliance, approval, and deployment requirements.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science.
- Clearance required: TS/SCI with Polygraph.
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Senior Level Polygraph Examiner Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level polygraph examiner job?
Senior level roles go to candidates who bring demonstrated expertise across a range of examination types, a clean record of defensible results, and the credibility to mentor junior examiners or lead a program. Holding an active federal security clearance, maintaining current certification through a recognized polygraph association, and showing experience with high-stakes or counterintelligence cases all give candidates a meaningful edge at this stage.
Which companies hire senior level polygraph examiners?
Companies hiring senior level polygraph examiners right now include Synertex, Red Alpha, and Fluor, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level is concentrated among federal contractors, defense agencies, and law enforcement organizations that require experienced examiners to oversee programs or conduct sensitive national security examinations.
Are there remote senior level polygraph examiner jobs?
Yes, though remote availability is limited by the nature of the work, since most examinations require an in-person setting. About 100% of senior level polygraph examiner openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid arrangements most common in administrative, supervisory, or program management roles within larger agencies or contractors.
What makes a polygraph examiner role senior level?
Senior level polygraph examiner roles are defined by scope, accountability, and depth. At this level, examiners own examination programs rather than just individual cases, are trusted with the most complex or sensitive assignments, and are expected to mentor junior staff and uphold quality standards across a team. Leadership of examiner training programs or policy development work is also common at this stage.
Which industries hire the most senior level polygraph examiners?
Senior Level polygraph examiner roles concentrate in Technology & Software and Construction & Real Estate, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate under federal security requirements that demand experienced examiners capable of conducting high-stakes counterintelligence, law enforcement, or personnel security examinations with minimal supervision.