Senior Software Engineer

MANTECH; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in the Fort Meade, MD area for a career- and customer-oriented professional who will work onsite.

The role focuses on Cyber Security, software design and DevOps, with responsibilities ranging from vulnerability mitigation to testing and development of secure software systems.

Active TS/SCI clearance is required, and collaboration with government leadership will define priorities and roadmaps.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and DoD 8570.01-m IAT Level II Certification with 9 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in C, C#, C++, SQL, or Java; Jira, Confluence, Ghidra and Git.
• Linux development environment experience with Python and C.
• Knowledge of vulnerability research and reverse engineering for cyber defense.

Responsibilities

• Design, test, implement, and manage safeguards against cyberattacks on the system.
• Penetration testing with testers to identify security vulnerabilities and mitigations.
• Develop secure software and DevOps pipelines; improve software delivery processes.
• Engage with Government leaders to align capabilities, priorities, and roadmaps.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Software development

Linux

Python

C

C++

C#

Java

DevOps

Penetration testing

Education

Bachelor's degree

DoD 8570.01-m IAT Level II Certification

9 years of relevant experience

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Ghidra

Git

Job description

MANTECH

seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Senior Software Engineer

in the Fort Meade, MD area.

This is an onsite position.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Cyber Security and development expertise to design, test, implement, and manage safeguards against cyberattacks of the system to include Identify, mitigate, and resolve vulnerabilities within existing security systems.Responsible for designing, engineering, analyzing, and developing software systems; work directly with penetration testers to perform penetration tests and assess potential security problems.Develop organization wide security measures. Prepare performance reports and communicate system status to keep users and leadership informed. Maintain quality service by following organization standards, attending educational workshops for increased technical knowledge, and reviewing publications.Designs, analyzes, and develops the software delivery processes (including DevOps pipelines). models and analyzes the software development and deployment processes.Engage with Government leaders in defining the context, problem space, and vision to determine capabilities, priorities, roadmaps, Transformation Plans, and next steps.Develops Agile processes, plans, and architectures to support software development, analysis, and operations.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree, DoD 8570.01-m IAT Level II Certification and 9 years of position-relevant work experienceExperience with C, C#, C++, SQL, or Java; experience with Jira, Confluence, Ghidra and GIT.Experience and knowledge of operating software programs, configuring hardware devices and developing critical procedural steps,Strong knowledge in a Linux environment developing and managing code requiring hands on experience with Linux internals along with Python (interpreted language) and C (compiled language).Knowledge with applications to complete tasks with underlying systems that run devices and control networks.Familiarity of vulnerability research and reverse engineering with CNO development.Knowledge in cybersecurity to safeguard against threats will be the key in identifying, mitigating, and resolving vulnerabilities on this mission.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with embedded system vulnerability development.Experience working within a Scrum team or agile environment.

Security Clearance Requirements

Must have an active TS/SCI security clearance

Physical Requirements

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%.Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer.Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.