Android Developer

GRVTY • Sterling, VA

22h • $150,000 - $200,000

About The Position

GRVTY is seeking an Android Developer with an active Top Secret clearance to join a mission-focused project in Dulles, Virginia, solving real-time cyber challenges in close collaboration with end users. A candidate may join with a TS or higher clearance and may be upgraded over time to TS/SCI with Poly as applicable to the customer.

The developer will design and build custom software tools and techniques for the Android platform, own end-to-end software design and development, diagnose and debug issues using COTS and GOTS tools, and apply a strong understanding of networks. The role also involves documenting how to operate and support developed software and techniques, mentoring and leading junior-level developers, and contributing to mission objectives.

The listed pay range is $150,000–$200,000. GRVTY describes its benefits as supporting employee and family well-being, financial wellness, retirement planning, family assistance, continued education, and paid time off. The company also highlights opportunities for professional growth and work-life balance.

Requirements

• Active Top Secret clearance.
• Experience developing, testing, and debugging Python and C.
• Experience with UNIX applications using make files or comparable build environments on mission-applicable platforms.
• Experience programming CNO tools and techniques.
• Network sockets programming and expert packet-level understanding of IP, TCP, and application-level protocols.
• Ability to trace code execution in a debugger such as WinDbg, gdb, or IDA Pro.
• Experience reverse engineering native binaries.
• Experience developing proof-of-concept exploit software.
• Knowledge of Unix kernel internals, including the OS runtime linker/loader, object file formats such as ELF, file system internals such as NTFS, ext2, and btrfs, OS-specific mandatory and discretionary access control mechanisms, and process and thread APIs and data structures.
• Understanding of security protection mechanisms such as ASLR, DEP, and NX, how to defeat them, and how to detect a defeat.
• Experience working with version control software such as git or GitLab.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with native-level mobile development.
• Experience with vulnerability analysis.
• Experience with assembly, preferably ARM.
• Understanding of mobile security protection mechanisms, such as SELinux and application sandboxing.
• Programming experience in Objective-C, Swift, or C++.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment with changing requirements.
• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design custom software tools and techniques for the Android platform.
• Own end-to-end design and development of custom software.
• Diagnose and debug issues using COTS and GOTS tools.
• Apply a firm understanding of how networks work.
• Develop documentation for operating and supporting developed software and techniques.
• Mentor and lead junior-level developers to accomplish mission objectives.
• Solve real-time cyber challenges.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Health Savings Account with company contribution.
• Annual paid time off and paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Award programs.
• Company-sponsored events.
• Benefits supporting healthcare, financial wellness, retirement planning, family assistance, continued education, and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed