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# Software Developer 3 - Cyber Capability Development

- **Company:** Shadowgate Partners, Inc.
- **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $277,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), .NET Framework, 4G (Telecommunication), Microsoft Windows, Adobe InDesign, Unix, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Software Debugging, Perl (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Microsoft Visual Studio, Network Protocols, OllyDBg, Reverse Engineering, Software Engineering, IDA Pro, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** September 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9168944/software-developer-3-cyber-capability-development

## About the Role

* Six or more years of programming experience in Assembly, C, C++, Java, Perl, and/or Python.
 * Five or more years developing in at least one of: Windows applications using Visual Studio or .NET
environments; UNIX applications using make files or a comparable build environment.

 * Four or more years working with CNO tools and techniques.
 * Working knowledge of network protocols and sockets, common CNO techniques, exploit mitigations such as DEP and ASLR, and modern software engineering practice.
 * Experience with reverse engineering frameworks (IDA Pro, Ghidra, OllyDbg) and disassemblers/debuggers.
 * Familiarity with cellular standards and infrastructure (3GPP, 4G/5G)., * Deep operating system internals or kernel-level development experience.
 * Track record of taking a capability from concept to sustained operational use.
 * Experience defining engineering standards adopted by a wider team.
 * Background in vulnerability research alongside development., Bachelor's degree plus eight years of experience, master's degree plus six years of experience, or twelve years of relevant experience in the field.

Clearance Level

This position requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with a Full Scope Polygraph. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and must hold, or be able to reinstate, the required clearance and polygraph prior to start. Clearance eligibility must be maintained throughout the duration of employment.

## Description

* Lead the design, development, testing, and maintenance of advanced CNO capabilities.
 * Set technical direction on assigned capability efforts and drive them to delivery.
 * Provide mentorship and technical guidance to the development team.
 * Ensure delivered tooling meets operational readiness standards.
 * Represent the team's technical work in design and readiness reviews.


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