NetDev Developer

Visionist, Inc.; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 135,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employee-owned culture

Competitive retirement contribution 15

4 weeks paid time off

12 paid holidays

Flexible work hours

Parental leave

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Lifestyle bonus $600

Merit increases & bonuses

Job summary

Visionist, Inc. is seeking a NetDev Developer for a fully funded role on our largest PRIME contract.

The position focuses on building production-grade tools for rapid prototyping and mission-critical operations, with a strong emphasis on C, C++, Python, and Assembly in Linux environments. The team collaborates with analysts and engineers to deliver solutions that meet tight mission constraints, leveraging a diverse tech stack and focusing on malware analysis, attribution, and network tooling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (Additional 4 years of experience may substitute for degree)
• 6 years of experience in reverse engineering (4 years with a M.S degree)
• Proficiency in producing and modifying software systems using C, C++, Python, and Assembly
• Experience reverse engineering Linux-based network devices utilizing Ghidra and/or IDA Pro
• In-depth understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP) and advanced network traffic analysis via Wireshark
• Familiarity with Unix-based systems such as BSD, Linux, and UNIX
• Familiarity with Git, Subversion, and Atlassian tools including Jira and Confluence

Responsibilities

• Analyze, derive, and document stakeholder requirements to ensure technical solutions align precisely with mission needs
• Port, modify, and augment existing toolsets to enhance operational capability and efficiency
• Develop rapid prototypes for early validation and user feedback to demonstrate a deep understanding of complex mission requirements
• Engineer and deliver production-ready tools optimized to operate within strict mission constraints

Skills

C

C++

Python

Assembly

Reverse engineering

Ghidra/IDA Pro

Wireshark

Unix/Linux

Git/Jira/Confluence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Ghidra

IDA Pro

Job description

Active Top Secret (TS/SCI) clearance with polygraph is required.

Visionist has an exciting new, fully FUNDED opportunity for a NetDev Developer on our largest PRIME contract. Our team of Analysts and Engineers is motivated by the direct impact on the mission, crafting specialized tools for enhanced efficiency and quick iterations for our operations user base. Seeing your tools in real-time action brings immediate gratification. This premier program encompasses traditional software services including Systems Design and Engineering, Database Administration, Data Science and Knowledge Management, Enterprise Risk Management, Integration and Test, as well as Operations and Systems Support. The program is characterized by innovation and excitement, fostering meaningful engagements, and offering distinctive collaboration opportunities with users, policy makers, and mission leadership, all while maintaining a service mindset. If you thrive in a collaborative work environment and enjoy utilizing a diverse tech stack, then this opportunity is tailor-made for you!

For over 15 years, Visionist has been solving the Intelligence Community's toughest software and analysis challenges. As a 100% employee-owned company, we prioritize our people—your job security is assured. We embed small engineering teams with analysts to rapidly identify and solve mission capability gaps playing a critical role in defending our nation’s cyber infrastructure & providing expertise in malware analysis, attribution, mapping adversarial infrastructure, pen testing, and operational planning. Our open-door leadership team fosters a supportive culture, where internal growth and promotion opportunities are the norm. Don’t just take our word for it—check out our 4.8-star review on Glassdoor. Join a company that feels like a family with regular happy hours, baseball games, activity clubs and more. Check us out at www.visionistinc.com.

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Your contributions are…

• Analyze, derive, and document stakeholder requirements to ensure technical solutions align precisely with mission needs
• Port, modify, and augment existing toolsets to enhance operational capability and efficiency
• Develop rapid prototypes for early validation and user feedback to demonstrate a deep understanding of complex mission requirements
• Engineer and deliver production-ready tools optimized to operate within strict mission constraints

Requirements for your new career…

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (Additional 4 years of experience may substitute for degree)
• 6 years of experience in reverse engineering (4 years with a M.S degree)
• Proficiency in producing and modifying software systems using C, C++, Python, and Assembly
• Experience reverse engineering Linux-based network devices utilizing Ghidra and/or IDA Pro
• In-depth understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP) and advanced network traffic analysis via Wireshark
• Familiarity with Unix-based systems such as BSD, Linux, and UNIX
• Familiarity with Git, Subversion, and Atlassian tools including Jira and Confluence

Benefits of becoming a Visionist:

• We are a 100% employee-owned company, so our employees see the benefit of their contributions and have a stake in our overall success!
• Competitive 15% retirement contribution! (5% 401K match & 10% ESOP)
• 4 weeks paid time off that is never “use or lose”, 12 paid holidays, comp time, overtime, AND flexible work hours
• 80 hours of paid parental leave with an additional $8,000 supplemental payment upon returning from maternity
• Medical, dental, & vision benefits for both individuals and families (those who waive medical benefits will receive an additional $4,160/year)
• Annual lifestyle bonus of $600 – use it towards gyms/fitness, new tech, or your HSA!
• Annual merit increases & performance-based bonuses
• Term life insurance, short-term disability, & long-term disability

Salary range: $135,000 - $195,000

Salary for this position, along with additional compensation options, will be determined on an individual basis following the interview process, considering various factors such as years of experience, skills, education/certifications, contract specifications, market conditions, etc.

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U.S citizenship required (green card holders and permanent residents are not eligible). Applicants selected will be required to obtain / maintain a government security clearance.

Visionist, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities employer.