CNO Analyst/Programmer with Security Clearance

Set of X; Maryland; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock Plan

Flex Leave and Exchange Plan

Virtual Office Compensation

Fringe Benefit Mall

Profit-Sharing Cash Bonus

Referral Bonus

Job summary

Set of X is seeking a software engineer with a passion for cybersecurity and a TS/SCI clearance. You will develop software in C/C++, Python and Assembly for operating system internals, virtualization, and network devices, while mentoring junior engineers and potentially leading a team.

The role emphasizes collaboration within a veteran team. Candidates should have experience with OS internals, network programming, debuggers, test frameworks, and modern C++ along with virtualization and reverse

Qualifications

• Experience developing software in C/C++, Python and Assembly language.
• Experience developing for operating system internals (Windows, Linux, Android, iOS, Embedded).
• Experience with network programming.
• Experience with debuggers (WinDBG, gdb, lldb, adb, ollydbg).
• Experience with test frameworks (GoogleTest, CMock, Catch2, pytest).
• Experience working well in a team.
• Experience with modern C++ (stdcpp17+), virtualization tools (VMWare, HyperV), reverse engineering tools (Ghidra, IDAPro, Binary Ninja, Radare2), version control (Git, Svn), Agile development, leading a team, kernel modules/drivers, network devices, build systems (MsBuild, CMake, make, ninja, wheel, tox); code quality tools (Valgrind, clang-tidy, pylint, black); scaling automation tools (Docker, Ansible); CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab, CircleCI, etc).

Responsibilities

• Develop software for OS internals and system components using C/C++, Python and Assembly language.
• Work on virtualization, kernel modules, network devices and test frameworks.
• Lead a team of engineers and mentor junior developers.

Skills

C/C++/Python/Assembly

Network programming

Debuggers

Test frameworks

Team collaboration

Kernel modules/OS internals

Agile leadership

Tools

GoogleTest

CMock

Catch2

pytest

Ghidra/IDAPro/Binary Ninja

Git/SVN

MsBuild/CMake/Make/Ninja/Wheel/Tox

Valgrind/clang-tidy/pylint/black

Docker/Ansible

CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab, CircleCI)

Job description

WE ARE HIRING OWNERS
Set of X is led by industry veterans who see government contracting as a good community with plenty of opportunity to go around. With a shared desire to give back, grow the community, and do great work, the Set of X team is building an elite group of engineers with a strong sense of shared responsibility and ownership Because who you work with matters.
________________________________________________________________________ Are you a software engineer with a passion for cybersecurity and a clearance? Do you want to work with a team of industry veterans who share your values and vision? Do you want to make an impact on the world by solving complex and challenging problems?
If you answered yes to these questions, then we have the perfect opportunity for you!
Role
Set of X is looking for a software engineer who can develop software in C/C++, Python and Assembly language for operating system internals, network programming and reverse engineering. You will work on projects that involve virtualization, kernel modules, network devices and test frameworks. You will also have the opportunity to lead a team of engineers and mentor junior developers. To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Experience developing software in C/C++, Python and Assembly language
• Experience developing for operating system internals (e.g. Windows, Linux, Android, iOS, Embedded systems)
• Experience with network programming
• Experience with debuggers (e.g. WinDBG, gdb, lldb, adb, ollydbg)
• Experience with test frameworks (e.g. GoogleTest, CMock, Catch2, pytest)
• Experience working well in a team

It Would Be Great If You Also Have

• Experience writing software in Modern C++ (stdcpp17 and later)
• Experience with virtualization tools (e.g. VMWare, HyperV)
• Experience with reverse engineering tools (e.g. Ghidra, IDAPro, Binary Ninja, Radare2)
• Experience with version control systems (e.g. Git, Svn)
• Agile development skills
• Prior experience leading a team
• Experience writing kernel modules/drivers
• Experience with network devices
• Experience with build system technologies (e.g. MsBuild, CMake, make, ninja, wheel, tox) - Experience with code quality tools (e.g. Valgrind, clang-tidy, pylint, black) - Experience with scaling automation tools (e.g. Docker, Ansible) - Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g. Atlassian, GitLab, CircleCI, Jenkins)

TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

Total Compensation Package We offer a comprehensive compensation package designed to support your well-being and professional growth. Our competitive base salary is complemented by an extensive benefits program, including: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Comprehensive coverage to keep you and your family healthy.
For a full overview of our benefits, please visit our benefits tab. Additional Perks and Benefits

• Stock Plan: Become an equity owner with a yearly stock grant—let’s build the future together.
• Flex Leave and Exchange Plan: Take up to 8 weeks off for a strong work-life balance or sell back unused time for double the value!
• Virtual Office Compensation: Monthly reimbursement for cell phone and internet services.
• Fringe Benefit Mall: Choose from perks like Uber rides, a beer of the month club, Amazon Prime, and Hello Fresh—whatever suits you best!
• Profit-Sharing Cash Bonus: Share in the company’s success with an end-of-year cash bonus.
• Referral Bonus: Help us grow by bringing in top talent and earn a bonus for each successful referral.