Senior Software Engineer III w/Top Secret Clearance

TekSynap; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Life insurance

Disability plans

Vacation time

Holidays

Job summary

A cybersecurity solutions provider is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to support the FBI in Washington, D.C. The role requires over 4 years of software development experience, knowledge in exploit development, and malware reverse engineering. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience and hold a Top Secret Security Clearance. The position offers a competitive benefits package and requires a proactive approach in vulnerability research and cyber operations.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience with software development.
• Experience in exploit development or malware reverse engineering.
• Top Secret Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Perform reverse engineering and vulnerability research services.
• Leverage analysis tools including disassemblers and debuggers.
• Execute offensive cyber operations to inform critical security missions.

Skills

Software development

Exploit development

Malware reverse engineering

Penetration testing

TCP/IP knowledge

Network establishment and maintenance

Education

Bachelor's Degree or work equivalent

Tools

Disassemblers

Decompilers

Debuggers

Job description

Responsibilities & Qualifications

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our team supporting the FBI

Required Qualifications

Experience

• 4+ years of experience with software development
• Experience in exploit development or malware reverse engineering
• Experience with using industry standard analysis tools including disassemblers, decompilers, debuggers, VMs, and hex editors
• Experience with penetration testing
• Experience with software and firmware code assembly, disassembly, reverse engineering, software debuggers, and diagnostic tools
• Knowledge of TCP/IP and data network protocols
• Experience with establishing, maintaining, and using small networks

Education

• Bachelor's Degree or work equivalent experience

Clearance

• Top Secret Clearance

Responsibilities

• Perform reverse engineering and vulnerability research services.
• Leverage analysis tools including disassemblers, decompilers, and debuggers.
• Research and understand adversaries’ tactics, techniques, and procedures to enable the success of mission owners.
• Use vulnerability analysis, exploitation, and defensive process experience to execute offensive cyber operations that inform critical security missions.
• Apply leading‑edge principles, theories, and technologies and contribute to the development of new cyber operations concepts and tradecraft.

Competencies

• Establish Focus
• Change Management
• Develop Others
• Oral Communication
• Written Communication
• Interpersonal Awareness
• Build Relationships
• Analytical Thinking
• Conceptual Thinking
• Strategic Thinking
• Technical Expertise
• Initiative
• Foster Innovation
• Results Oriented
• Teamwork
• Customer Service

Work Environment

• Location: Washington, D.C.
• Type of environment: Office
• Noise level: Medium
• Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
• Amount of Travel: 10%

Work Authorization / Security Clearance

U.S. Citizen

Top Secret Clearance

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Benefits

We offer our full‑time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability plans, vacation time, and holidays.

Notes

TekSynap is a drug‑free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company‑sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. TekSynap is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities.