Cyber Software Engineer-Principal

NetSage; Maryland; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

NetSage is seeking a Principal Cyber Software Engineer located in Maryland. The successful candidate will support advanced analytics missions through the design and development of innovative software solutions aimed at solving complex challenges. You will collaborate closely with mission stakeholders to analyze requirements and deliver applications that meet cybersecurity objectives.

The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, with significant programming proficiency, particularly in languages such as Python, C/C++, and x86 Assembly.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance required.
• 11 years of relevant experience with B.S. degree.
• Strong proficiency with object-oriented languages like Python.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop software solutions for complex mission challenges.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to analyze requirements and architect solutions.
• Deliver high-performance applications for advanced analytics.

Skills

Object-oriented programming

C/C++ programming

x86 Assembly

Memory management

Software architecture

Executable program analysis

Malware analysis

Network communications

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Doctoral degree

Master of Science

Associate of Science

Job description

Principal Cyber Software Engineer

We are seeking a Principal Cyber Software Engineer to support an advanced analytics mission designing and developing innovative software solutions that address complex mission challenges. In this role, you will collaborate closely with mission stakeholders to analyze requirements, architect scalable solutions, and deliver high-performance applications supporting advanced analytics and cybersecurity objectives. The ideal candidate for this role will enjoy working close to the operating system and be well-versed in low-level programming languages.

Required Qualifications

• TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance.
• A Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Computer Science or a related field and eleven (11) years or relevant experience is required. A Doctoral degree (PHD) and seven (7) years, a Master of Science (M.S.) degree and nine (9) years, or an Associate of Science (A.S.) degree and thirteen (13) years of experience is also acceptable.
• Strong proficiency with object-oriented languages like Python and the ability to read and understand C/C++ and x86 Assembly.
• Experience working with operating system internals, including memory management, file I/O, and system APIs.
• Experience with software architecture and technical design.
• Experience with executable program analysis, debugging, and low-level software development.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with malware analysis and reverse engineering.
• Familiarity with protocol analysis and network communications.