Senior Application Developer/Reverse Engineer with Security Clearance

Neural Solutions; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 204,000 - 247,000; Full time

Job summary

Neural Solutions in Columbia, MD is seeking a senior security software engineer to help develop cutting-edge tools that support national security missions. You will work closely with analysts, data scientists, and software engineers to deliver innovative solutions.

Responsibilities include production-grade Python development, reverse engineering of network traffic and web apps, and deploying with Docker/Kubernetes, with TS/SCI clearance and a technical background required.

Qualifications

• 12 years of experience with a Bachelor's in a technical field, or 10 years without a degree.
• TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance required.
• Columbia, MD location.
• Production-grade Python software development experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop Python applications to automate analysis and operational workflows.
• Reverse Engineer network traffic and web applications.
• Collaborate with customers to collect requirements and ensure proper functionality.
• Coordinate with a team of software developers to incorporate new technologies and shared libraries.
• Manage dataflow and formatting to integrate into client systems.

Skills

Python

Burp Suite

Wireshark

Docker/Kubernetes

Git/Gitlab

Jira/Confluence

AI-assisted code development

Web security analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Wireshark

Claude Code

Copilot

Cursor

Git

Gitlab

Confluence

Jira

Job description

This role involves developing cutting-edge security tools in a fast-paced, agile environment to support the client's national security mission. You will work closely with analysts, data scientists, and software engineers to deliver innovative solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop Python applications to automate analysis and operational workflows
• Reverse Engineer network traffic and web applications
• Work with customers to collect requirements and ensure proper functionality
• Coordinate with a team of software developers to incorporate new technologies and leverage shared libraries
• Manage dataflow and formatting to integrate into client systems Required Skills: * Production-grade software development experience in Python
• Familiarity with HTTP, HTML, JavaScript, and other common web traffic
• Experience with Burp Suite, browser developer tools, or Wireshark to monitor network communications
• Service containerization and deployment with Docker/Kubernetes
• Familiarity with Git/Gitlab
• Familiarity with AI-assisted code development (Claude Code, Copilot, Cursor, etc.)
• Atlassian Tools (Jira, Confluence) Nice to Have: * Experience prototyping web applications (JavaScript)
• Analyzing cyber security-related data sets (network traffic, OS events)
• Knowledge of end-to-end signals intelligence collection and analysis systems
• Experience with production advanced security operations capabilities and operations
• Experience developing or reverse engineering mobile applications and communications
• Capable of designing and manipulating Gitlab CI/CD automated builds Experience Required: 12 years with Bachelor's degree in technical field, or 10 years without degree Location: Columbia, MD Clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph required Salary Range: $204,000 - $247,000