Cyber Software Engineer - TS/SCI Required

Cohere Technology Group LLC
Cherry Hill, NJ, United States
about 1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience required
1 year minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

C (Programming Language) Java (Programming Language) Microsoft Windows Agile Methodology Automation of Tests C++ (Programming Language) Cyber Security X86 Assembly Languages Python (Programming Language) Linux System Administration Scrum Methodology Reverse Engineering
+11 more
Secure Coding Security Software Software Engineering System Programming Wireshark Containerization Integration Tests Information Technology Cyber Warfare Docker Vulnerability Analysis

Job description

Cohere Technology is seeking a Cyber Software Engineer to support advanced cyber capability development in Cherry Hill, NJ. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience building secure and mission-oriented tools across Windows and Linux environments, thrives in agile teams, and is passionate about solving complex cyber challenges in support of national defense., * Design, develop, test, and maintain secure software capabilities for cyber operations

  • Perform low-level systems programming on both Unix/Linux and Windows platforms
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated cyber solutions
  • Conduct reverse engineering, protocol analysis, and tool optimization
  • Develop and execute unit and integration tests; contribute to containerized testing environments
  • Participate in Agile development cycles including sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives
  • Leverage scripting and compiled languages (Python, C, C++, Java) for tool development
  • Support DoD and mission-aligned stakeholders with technical implementation and guidance

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field
  • Minimum of 1 years of experience in software development
  • Proficient in Python, C, C++, Java
  • Familiarity with secure coding practices, reverse engineering, and x86 assembly
  • Experience in Agile/Scrum environments
  • Active Top Secret/SCI clearance required

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Familiarity with tools such as Ghidra, Wireshark, XKEYSCORE, or similar
  • Experience with custom protocol development, vulnerability analysis, or cyber toolkits
  • Knowledge of containerization (e.g., Docker), CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing
  • Background in training or mentoring junior developers
  • Prior military or defense contracting experience is a plus

Benefits & conditions

  • Collaborate with technical experts in a fast-paced, agile environment
  • Flexible relocation support and career advancement opportunities
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package

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