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# Federal Software Engineer, Attack

- **Company:** Horizon 3 AI, Inc
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Software Quality, Code Review, Cyber Security, Data Structures, Web Development, Graph Database, Internet Security, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Neo4j, Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Architecture, Reverse Engineering, Software Engineering, Test-Driven Development (TDD), HybridCloud, Git, Solid Principles, Information Technology, Api Design, Software Version Control, Docker
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/federal-software-engineer-attack--8b88f7d2-de0c-49e4-b71e-5efb282c3cb1

## About the Role

Software Engineering, Operational Audit, Consulting, Government, Hybrid Cloud, Internet Security, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Startup, Content Development, Detail Oriented, * Ability to manage concurrent initiatives and use effective judgment in prioritization and time management.

 * Excellent analytical/problem solving ability.
 * Be self-motivated and highly energetic to have the ability to operate effectively with limited supervision and guidance.
 * Strong technical documentation and communication skills.
 * Proficient in designing, presenting, and evaluating technical solutions.
 * Ability to evaluate and collaboratively improve algorithms, data structures, web development, and API design.
 * Experience with relational and graph database systems including Postgres and Neo4j.
 * Ability to collaborate with and mentor teammates with varying skill levels and areas of expertise.
 * Ability to learn and master new technologies as required.
 * Excellence in object oriented programming and test driven development (e.g. Edge case testing).

Required Education/Experience

 * Bachelor's and/or masters degree in business administration, commerce, computer science, engineering or related field or significant relevant industry experience.
 * Proficient in Python software development.
 * Proficient with Docker, and relational and graph databases.
 * Strong grasp and application of software design principles.
 * Experience developing and testing complex software systems with special emphasis on Federal networks at all classification levels.
 * Strong grasp of secure software development practices.
 * Proficient with version control software (Git) and effective workflows for team collaboration.
 * Must have or be willing to gain certifications required to operate on federal networks (SEC+, etc.)

Preferred Education/Experience

 * Current or ability to gain and maintain a United States Government Security Clearance.
 * Experience developing software in a fast-paced work environment.
 * Knowledge/experience developing solutions within the AWS ecosystem.
 * Extensive software architecture/design experience.
 * Cyber security related certifications/designations, such as:
 * Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
 * Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
 * GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN)

## Description

The Software Engineer - Attack, will be a software engineer joining our engineering team and reporting to the Director of Federal Engineering. The Software Engineer - Attack will be responsible for attack content development and data model architecture enhancement. The candidate being sought should be a creative, self-motivated, highly energetic, results and detail oriented individual passionate about software development, product development, architectural design. Strong candidates will also have a background or strong interest in offensive cyber security., * Collaborate with the Attack, Data, Commercial and Federal engineering team in all phases of the software development lifecycle.

 * Work to improve the scalability of the NodeZero platform by empowering the Attack team to build new features and add new offensive attack content into the product.
 * Work with other attack engineers and N-Day researchers to understand the technical aspects of reverse engineered exploits and how they act and interact within the product in production.
 * Maintain and extend the platform architecture, design, and data model to support new product features.
 * Identify, take ownership of and resolve bugs in the product.
 * Maintain a high-degree of software quality though code review, testing, and production monitoring.
 * Adhere to and improve technical and developmental processes of the Federal Attack Team