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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer II w/Top Secret Clearance - **Company:** Teksynap Corporation - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $140,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Software System Penetration Testing, Computer Networks, Software Debugging, Firmware, Reverse Engineering, Software Engineering, TCP/IP, Diagnostic Tools, Cyber Warfare, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** September 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/bd481686-5951-470c-af71-0f28018889d2/senior-software-engineer-ii-wtop-secret-clearance ## About the Role The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus., * 4+ years of experience with software development * Experience in exploit development or malware reverse engineering * Experience with using industry standard analysis tools including disassemblers, decompilers, debuggers, VMs, and hex editors * Experience with penetration testing * Experience with software and firmware code assembly, disassembly, reverse engineering, software de-buggers, and diagnostic tools * Knowledge of TCP/IP and data network protocols * Experience with establishing, maintaining, and using small networks * Demonstrated experience supporting government agencies, customers, or contracts within federal environments. This includes the Intelligence Community (IC), Department of Defense (DoD), Federal Civil agencies, and military organizations. Prior experience supporting the same or similar contract, with an in-depth understanding of the customer environment, requirements, and operational landscape, is highly desirable. Education * Bachelor's Degree or work equivalent experience Clearance * Top Secret Clearance, * Establish Focus * Change Management * Develop Others * Oral Communication * Written Communication * Interpersonal Awareness * Build Relationships * Analytical Thinking * Conceptual Thinking * Strategic Thinking * Technical Expertise * Initiative * Foster Innovation * Results Oriented * Teamwork * Customer Service ## Description We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our team supporting the FBI., * Perform reverse engineering and vulnerability research services. * Leverage analysis tools including disassemblers, decompilers, and debuggers. * Research and understand adversaries' tactics, techniques, and procedures to enable the success of mission owners. * Use vulnerability analysis, exploitation, and defensive process experience to execute offensive cyber operations that inform critical security missions. * Apply leading-edge principles, theories, and technologies and contribute to the development of new cyber operations concepts and tradecraft. ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [An Applied Introduction to eBPF with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1075-an-applied-introduction-to-ebpf-with-go) - [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine) - [Agent Smith Gets Hardware: Autonomous IoT Hacking From Debug Port to Cloud API](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100258-agent-smith-gets-hardware-autonomous-iot-hacking-from-debug-port-to-cloud-api) - [Turning Container security up to 11 with Capabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/718-turning-container-security-up-to-11-with-capabilities) - [The Developer Workstation Blind Spot: Why Your Security Stack Can't See What Matters Most](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100254-the-developer-workstation-blind-spot-why-your-security-stack-can-t-see-what-matters-most) ## Related Articles - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers) - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools)