Python Software Engineer

Aperio Global; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 174,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

A cybersecurity firm in Fort Meade, Maryland is looking for a motivated Senior Python Developer to support a cybersecurity initiative. The successful candidate will have expertise in Python and C++, with responsibilities including the integration of network datasets and development of analytic workflows. An active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph is required. The role is full-time, mid-senior level, offering a salary of $174k-$194k.

Qualifications

• 8 years of relevant experience or equivalent.
• Understanding of ASDF and TCLD.
• Knowledge of XKEYSCORE/ABYSS fingerprints.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with customers to overlay network datasets.
• Develop parsing and processing of network protocols.
• Prototype and develop analytic workflows for task automation.

Skills

Python

C++

Spark

Jupyter Notebooks

JIRA

Confluence

Git/Gitlab

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Job description

Overview

Aperio Global is seeking a motivated Senior Python Developer with the right knowledge, skills, and abilities to support a new cybersecurity initiative. This position requires an active TS/SCI with Poly.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with customers to overlay network datasets through an existing architecture with the ABYSS product. Integrate parsers and signatures into ABYSS and develop tradecraft for front end sensors.
• Develop parsing and processing of network protocols to populate customer data repositories. Prototype and develop analytic workflows to automate tasks such as profiling network traffic/activity and detecting/alerting based on network changes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, plus 8 years of relevant experience or equivalent.
• Proficiency with Python, C++, and Spark.
• Experience with Jupyter Notebooks, JIRA, Confluence, and Git/Gitlab. Understanding of ASDF and TCLD. Knowledge of XKEYSCORE/ABYSS fingerprints.

Requirements

Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required.

Compensation

Salary: 174k-194k

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Defense and Space Manufacturing