TS/SCI Cleared Software Engineer - Cyber Defense & Linux

Applied Network Solutions Inc.; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family Medical, Dental & Vision

PTO

11 Paid Holidays

401(k) plan with company contribution

Professional Development Program

Life Insurance

Flexible Work Schedules

Referral Bonus

Job summary

Applied Network Solutions Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer in Annapolis Junction, MD to join a team delivering advanced networking and cybersecurity solutions.

The role requires active TS/SCI clearance and a strong background in CS with extensive programming in Python, Rust, Java, C, and C++. You will work on end-to-end development, including security, testing, and deployment of mission-critical systems.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance and Polygraph required.
• Degree must be in Computer Science (CS) or related with program content meeting CS fundamentals.
• 5 years of relevant experience or Master’s with 3 years; Doctoral with 2 years; Associate’s + 7 years considered.
• Relevant experience in computer science areas (algorithm development, modelling, high-performance computing).
• Experience in Endpoint and Malware Exploitation activities, strong dev skills with large software projects (Python, Rust, Java, C, C++) with CNO experience; reverse engineering output for re-engineering purposes.
• Ability to work solo on all facets of software projects.
• Strong Linux Sys Admin (setup distros, manage firewalls, custom VM builds).
• Experience with container orchestration solutions (Docker Swarm, Kubernetes).
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code solutions (Ansible).
• Requires innovation and rapid customized development solutions plus deployment/execution/planning/monitoring/deconfliction.
• Able to blend/obfuscate deployed tool comms and get around admin detection of actives.

Responsibilities

• Plan, analyze, design, develop, test, secure, integrate, implement, operate, and maintain ANS’s custom solutions.

Skills

Python

Rust

Java

C

C++

Reverse engineering

Linux administration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Master’s degree in Computer Science

Doctoral degree

Associate’s degree + 7 years experience

Tools

Docker Swarm

Kubernetes

Ansible

Job description

Applied Network Solutions Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer in Annapolis Junction, MD to join a team delivering advanced networking and cybersecurity solutions.

The role requires active TS/SCI clearance and a strong background in CS with extensive programming in Python, Rust, Java, C, and C++. You will work on end-to-end development, including security, testing, and deployment of mission-critical systems.