Principal Software Engineer

Whatsupstateny; City of Rome (NY); Hybrid; USD 141,000 - 196,000; Full time

Job summary

Assured Information Security (AIS) is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead research and development of software for Computer Network Operations and Offensive Cyber Operations within the CyberAI team. The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance, a hybrid onsite work model (3 days/week), and a strong background in low-level software, networking, and security.

You will design, implement, test, and debug advanced capabilities, contribute to tooling and CI/CD pipelines, and mentor junior

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software/engineering or related field with 11 years of relevant experience or equivalent.
• Strong debugging expertise.
• Experience with TCP/IP networking and socket-level programming.
• Knowledge of CNO development concepts.
• Background in software analysis and reverse engineering.
• Experience with assembly programming and assembly-level analysis.
• Deep understanding of Windows or Unix/Linux internals, network devices, mobile devices, or unit test frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with GitLab for source control, issue tracking, code review, and CI/CD pipeline development.
• Ability to perform packet capture, traffic inspection, and protocol analysis using Wireshark and tcpdump.
• Strong understanding of Windows internals and Windows APIs, with C/C++ development experience.
• Experience developing, analyzing, and debugging shellcode, including position-independent code (PIC).
• Hypervisor development experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate software for latent flaws which may constitute a vulnerability.
• Evaluate and develop circumventions for security mechanisms preventing code execution.
• Design and develop hardware and software based CNO capabilities.
• Assist with designing, developing, documenting, testing, and debugging applications.
• Apply knowledge of security concepts and networks.
• Set up and use virtualized infrastructure in developing and testing code.

Skills

Debugging

TCP/IP networking

Shellcode development

Reverse engineering

C/C++ development

Windows internals

Unix/Linux internals

GitLab

Packet capture

Windows APIs

PIC

CI/CD pipelines

Hypervisor development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

Tools

GitLab

Wireshark

tcpdump

Job description

Assured Information Security (AIS) is looking for a Principal Software Engineer with a strong background in Computer Network Operations (CNO) and Offensive Cyber Operations (OCO), to join our CyberAI team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for leading and contributing to the research and development of innovative software solutions and critical applications leveraged by our customers.

*This is a hybrid position, with an onsite requirement of 3 days per week. This position also requires an active TS/SCI*

What You’ll Do:

• Evaluate software for latent flaws which may constitute a vulnerability.
• Evaluate and develop circumventions for security mechanisms preventing code execution.
• Design and develop hardware and software based CNO capabilities.
• Assist with designing, developing, documenting, testing, and debugging applications.
• Apply knowledge of security concepts and networks.
• Set up and use virtualized infrastructure in developing and testing code.

Education/Experience/Skillset Required:

• You have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field of study and 11 years of relevant experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong debugging expertise.
• Experience with TCP/IP networking and socket-level programming.
• Knowledge of CNO development concepts.
• Background in software analysis and reverse engineering.
• Experience with assembly programming and assembly-level analysis.
• Deep understanding of low-level internals for one or more of the following: Windows, Unix/Linux, network devices, mobile devices, or unit test frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with GitLab for source control, issue tracking, code review, and CI/CD pipeline development.
• Ability to conduct packet capture, traffic inspection, and protocol analysis using tools such as Wireshark and tcpdump.
• Strong understanding of Windows internals and Windows APIs, with software development experience in C/C++.
• Experience developing, analyzing, and debugging shellcode, including position-independent code (PIC).
• Hypervisor development experience is a plus.

Travel: Up to 15%

Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI

US Salary Range: $141,000 - 196,000

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on several factors including location, skills, and experience. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package which includes employer paid health insurance and a 7% contribution to your 401k, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation.

AIS is a leading cyber and information security company supporting mission critical operations across the DoD, intelligence community, commerce and beyond. Founded in 2001, AIS is a privately-owned company committed to excellence in all facets. We pride ourselves on offering some of the best benefits seen in the industry. We celebrate the unique backgrounds and experiences of our people and encourage new ideas, innovation, and the autonomy to create the future and career they want with our support.