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# Cyber Software Engineer

- **Company:** Actalent
- **Location:** Manassas, VA, United States
- **Salary:** $108,160.0 - $176,800.0
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Networks, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Deep Packet Inspection, Linux, Linux System Administration, Linux Distribution, Networking Basics, Network Forensics, Performance Tuning, Security Software, Software Engineering, Parallel Computation, SC Clearance, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Devsecops, Docker, Vulnerability Analysis, Microservices
- **Published:** October 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3407955530&tx=CT2624TYZ&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Ability to obtain a DoD Interim Secret Clearance (U.S. Citizenship required).
 * Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
 * Experience with C++ and/or Java development.
 * Experience with parallelization and performance optimization.
 * Strong understanding of networking fundamentals.
 * Proficiency in containerized application development.
 * Hands-on experience running and managing containers on Linux distributions.
 * Understanding of microservice architectures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

 * Experience with CI/CD pipeline design and implementation.
 * Familiarity with tools for managing Kubernetes application lifecycles.
 * Direct experience developing and debugging applications on Kubernetes.
 * Knowledge of network reconnaissance techniques.
 * Experience with network traffic analysis and deep packet inspection.
 * Familiarity with tools/libraries such as Boost Asio, gRPC, and Pcap++.
 * Experience in analyzing and securing embedded systems/devices.

Work Environment

The work environment involves Linux-based development ecosystems, containerized infrastructure using Docker and Kubernetes, and Agile/DevSecOps workflows. You will be part of mission-driven DoD cyber programs.

## Description

We are seeking a dedicated Cyber Software Engineer to develop secure, high-performance cyber software solutions that support mission-critical Department of Defense (DoD) systems. You will work within Linux-based, containerized environments to design and deploy scalable microservices, focusing on networking, performance optimization, and cyber analysis., * Design, develop, and maintain secure software applications using C++ and/or Java.

 * Build and optimize high-performance systems leveraging parallelization techniques.
 * Develop and deploy containerized applications within Linux environments.
 * Architect and implement microservices-based solutions.
 * Integrate and manage services within Kubernetes environments.
 * Analyze network traffic and support cyber capabilities such as packet inspection and reconnaissance.
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the full software lifecycle from development through deployment.
 * Debug and enhance applications directly in container orchestration environments.


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