Cyber R&D Engineer — TS/SCI with Poly Required

Accenture Federal Services; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 116,900 - 243,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative work environment

Hands-on experience and certifications

Diversity and inclusion focus

Job summary

A national technology firm is seeking a skilled software developer to support federal government missions by developing and optimizing cybersecurity software. Required qualifications include a BS in Computer Science or Engineering and 5 years of relevant experience in cybersecurity tools and programming languages. The position is located in Maryland and requires an active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance. This role offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5 years of direct relevant experience.
• Experience in software integration and testing.
• Ability to establish continuous integration mechanisms.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site support in research and development of software.
• Develop and optimize algorithms and author scripts.
• Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments.

Skills

Proficiency in programming languages (C, C++, Python, Java/Javascript, Bash/Bourne/C Shell, Rust, Assembly)

Experience in Windows and/or Linux operating systems

Analytical skills for threat modeling and risk assessments

Education

BS in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Gnu Debugger (GDB)

Valgrind

Low Level Debugger (LLDB)

Interactive Disassembler (IDA) Pro

Ghidra

SCons

Job description

A national technology firm is seeking a skilled software developer to support federal government missions by developing and optimizing cybersecurity software. Required qualifications include a BS in Computer Science or Engineering and 5 years of relevant experience in cybersecurity tools and programming languages. The position is located in Maryland and requires an active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance. This role offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth.