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# Jr Software Engineer

- **Company:** MANTECH-1 L.L.C.
- **Location:** Columbia, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, Amazon Web Services, Apple IOS, Microsoft Azure, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Linux, Python (Programming Language), Reverse Engineering, Software Engineering, Google Cloud, Containerization, Kubernetes, IDA Pro, Cyber Warfare, Devsecops, Docker, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** August 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/register/us6bcc9bda05e476bdaec0f67c1adf4345

## About the Role

* Strong software engineering experience with C, C++, Python, or Assembly.
 * Hands-on experience with reverse engineering using tools such as Ghidra, IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, or GDB.
 * Proven experience in vulnerability research, including identifying zero-day vulnerabilities, logic flaws, memory corruption issues, and other security weaknesses.
 * Experience designing, developing, or deploying solutions in cloud-native environments such as AWS, Azure, GCP, or Kubernetes., * Experience supporting operational cybersecurity or incident response activities.
 * Strong understanding of operating system internals (Windows, Linux, iOS, or Android), kernel-level debugging, and computer architecture.
 * Experience with modern DevSecOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, Docker, containerization, and automated testing frameworks.

## Description

Security Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph (FSP)
Join a team developing advanced cybersecurity capabilities to solve complex technical challenges. In this role, you'll work at the intersection of software engineering, reverse engineering, vulnerability research, and cloud technologies. You'll analyze complex software systems, identify critical vulnerabilities, and develop cloud-native solutions that support advanced cyber operations.
If you're passionate about understanding how software works at a low level, uncovering security flaws, and building impactful technical solutions, this opportunity offers the chance to work on challenging, mission-focused projects.


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