Software Engineer I w/Top Secret Clearance

TekSynap Corporation
Washington, DC, United States
2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
2 years minimum
Compensation
$80,000.0 - $110,000.0
Working hours
Shift work
Job source

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) JavaScript (Programming Language) Microsoft Windows Macintosh Computers Apple IOS Software Debugging Linux Python (Programming Language) Linux System Administration Network Forensics Reverse Engineering Software Engineering
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Job description

We are seeking a Software Engineer I 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.

Requirements

  • At least 2 years of software development experience
  • At least 2 years of experience working with full-stack technologies including Java and scripting languages such as JavaScript or Python
  • Experience developing exploitation capabilities for Linux environments
  • Experience taking a defined vulnerability from concept to exploited proof of concept
  • Knowledge of operating systems, including Windows, Linux, Mac, and mobile operating systems including iOS and Android, application behaviors, and network traffic analysis to identify malware exploits
  • 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 in Information Technology discipline or 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, 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.

Benefits & conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Location: Washington, D.C.
  • Type of environment: Office
  • Noise level: Medium
  • Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday - Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
  • Amount of Travel: 10%, Target salary range: $80,000 - $110,000. The salary range displayed is an estimate and will be determined based on several factors, including the individual’s combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract parameters and organizational requirements. The listed salary represents one component of the total compensation package for employees., We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

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