Journeyman Software Developer (CNO)

Endictus•Columbia, MD

About The Position

ENDICTUS Corporation provides advanced cyber, software engineering, and mission-focused technology solutions supporting the U.S. Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. Our teams develop and deliver innovative capabilities that strengthen national security across cyber operations, software development, and vulnerability research domains. We are seeking a Journeyman Software Developer – Systems Software to support Computer Network Operations (CNO) mission needs. This role is ideal for a hands-on developer with strong programming fundamentals who is eager to contribute to software development, reverse engineering, and vulnerability research in a mission-driven environment. As a Journeyman Software Developer, you will design, code, test, debug, and document software components used in CNO-related tools and capabilities. You will contribute to prototype development, support vulnerability research efforts, and help enhance operational software used in high-impact cyber mission environments. This position offers the opportunity to grow technical expertise while working alongside experienced engineers supporting critical defense and intelligence operations.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Systems Engineering, or a related technical field and 3+ years of relevant experience
A Master’s degree may substitute for up to 3 years of experience
Strong proficiency in: C, C++, Python
Experience with assembly language on any processor or platform
Foundational understanding of software development processes and lifecycle
Ability to work in fast-paced, mission-focused environments

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting: USCYBERCOM, NSA, DoD cyber operations, Other Intelligence Community mission environments
Experience in: Software development, Reverse engineering, Vulnerability analysis
Experience working across multiple platforms, including: Linux, Windows, Mobile environments
Exposure to secure or mission-focused software development environments
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to collaborate effectively in team-based engineering environments

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and maintain software components for CNO-related tools and capabilities
Code and debug applications in support of mission-driven software development efforts
Support prototyping and rapid development of new cyber capabilities
Assist with vulnerability research and technical analysis of software systems
Document software design, functionality, and development processes
Collaborate with senior engineers and mission stakeholders to refine technical requirements
Work across multiple operating systems and environments to ensure compatibility and performance
Participate in software troubleshooting, maintenance, and enhancement activities
Contribute to reverse engineering and technical evaluation of software systems as needed

Benefits

Paid time off accrued at a rate of 6.33 hours per semi-monthly pay period (19 days/152 hours annually during the first two years)
12 paid holidays that can be used as floating holidays throughout the year (11 Federal holidays plus one birthday holiday)
Compensatory Time and Flex Time (when authorized)
100% employer-paid health insurance premium or a prorated annual stipend of up to $5,000 if you opt out of the health plan
100% employer-paid dental insurance
100% employer-paid vision insurance
100% employer-paid short-term disability insurance
100% employer-paid long-term disability insurance
Life insurance (currently 2x annual salary, up to $300,000)
401(k) with employer match of up to 100% of the first 10% contributed
$500 business attire stipend (added to annual salary)
$500 fitness reimbursement
$1,500 technology reimbursement
$1,500 professional development and certification reimbursement
$5,000 adoption assistance
Employee referral bonuses: $1,000 after 30 days for each qualified referral who is hired, and $2,000 after six months for each referred employee retained beyond six months (unlimited referrals)
Paid maternity and paternity leave
Company-provided laptop and mobile phone (when telework is required), including all required software
Opportunity to earn up to half of the company's profit rate (approximately 2–3.5%) or a bonus for new business you bring in and oversee
Company-sponsored morale and team-building events