Mid to Senior Cybersecurity Software Development Engineer

Secmation; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative cybersecurity technology firm is seeking a talented Cybersecurity Software Engineer to join their dynamic team. This exciting role involves designing and developing advanced security solutions for cutting-edge systems in defense and industrial applications. You will leverage your expertise in C/C++ programming and embedded software development to protect autonomous technologies from modern threats. With a hybrid work environment and opportunities for growth, this position offers a unique chance to make a significant impact in a rapidly evolving field. If you're passionate about cybersecurity and eager to contribute to groundbreaking projects, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Company Equity

Relocation Assistance

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Schedules

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in embedded software development for ARM architectures.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity technologies and vulnerabilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop security solutions for advanced systems.
• Work on cybersecurity engineering tools and self-driving vehicle protection.

Skills

C/C++ Programming

Embedded Software Development

Cybersecurity Principles

Cryptography

Intrusion Prevention

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's in Computer Engineering

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Tools

Linux

Real-time Operating Systems

Job description

Secmation is looking for an experienced Cybersecurity Software Engineer who has developed software in Defense, medical devices, automotive, robotics, or other complex systems. Secmation is a very successful cybersecurity technology company; we are not an IT company. We develop software solutions that implement advanced technologies to protect the next generation of autonomous, intelligent systems with multiple active Defense projects covering topics such as security of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), small satellites, and advanced manufacturing systems. We are rapidly growing and looking to expand our team by hiring talented and proven developers with a growth mindset, who will have a real, direct impact on our business’ success and are excited to contribute to the development of advanced technology in these exciting fields.

As a member of the Secmation software product development team, you will work with our engineering teams and be involved in applications including development of cybersecurity engineering tools, advanced simulation, self-driving vehicles, and protection of advanced AI/ML software. Your knowledge of cybersecurity technologies and their vulnerabilities enables you to develop the software needed to protect systems from modern threats. You don’t configure/manage the security of embedded devices, you design, develop, implement, and test their security solutions. You will contribute to products which extend the state-of-the-art in Defense and industrial cybersecurity technologies.

This position is being offered as a full-time hybrid on-site position working at our Raleigh, NC, DC Metro Area, or Huntsville, AL office.

Compensation for this position includes competitive salary, one-time signing bonus potential, full-benefits, company equity, and relocation assistance.

Who We Are

Secmation is not an IT company. We specialize in advanced cybersecurity technologies in Digital Engineering, Software Development, and Cybersecurity tools and services for Defense and Industrial applications. Our technologies and products reduce the time to develop, deploy, and maintain machine learning, artificial intelligence, complex automation, guidance/control, secure communications, and other critical software systems securely and on-time. Secmation's experience in autonomous systems design enables us to provide advanced cybersecurity solutions enabling rapid compliance with cybersecurity regulations and certifications. To find out more about Secmation, visit (url removed).

Requirements

• BS or higher, in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or similar.
• 5+ years of progressive work experience in embedded software development in systems programming, design, coding, debugging, testing and troubleshooting targeting ARM or similar architectures and various platforms.
• Knowledge of computer and network security principles such as cryptography and intrusion prevention.
• Strong C/C++ programming skills with design and implementation of security controls across different development platforms.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment as a self-starter or part of a small team and execute complex development tasks with limited supervision.
• U.S. citizenship required. Must be eligible to obtain and maintain security clearance due to contractual requirements.

Preferred Experience and Certifications:

• Progressive experience developing and implementing computer and network security systems using Linux and real-time operating systems.
• Detailed knowledge of security features in operating systems, hypervisors, computing architectures, and System On Chip (SoC) devices.
• Security+, CISSP, or similar security certifications.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Company equity
• Relocation Assistance
• Paid time off
• Flexible work schedules
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Long and Short-term disability insurance
• Retirement benefits and more!

Secmation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, disability, nationality, or veteran status.