Software Engineer I - Top Secret

Parsons Corporation•USA MD (Virtual Office), MD

3d•$88,400 - $154,700

About The Position

Parsons is seeking a CNO Software Developer to develop and maintain cyber network operations tools and capabilities supporting critical national security missions. The role is part of a collaborative team that analyzes, designs, and develops software for customers in Defense and Intelligence. The engineer contributes primarily C code and some Python for server-side components, carrying out assigned work under the guidance of senior and lead engineers and following established designs, procedures, and coding standards.

Requirements

Active Top Secret clearance; must be able to attain and maintain TS/SCI.
Bachelor's degree in a related field, such as Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or Computer Engineering.
At least 2 years of relevant cyber capability tool development and/or systems or embedded development experience; a Master's degree may be considered in lieu of this experience requirement.
0–2+ years of development experience in C or C++.
Knowledge of networking fundamentals, such as TCP/IP, DNS, and HTTP/S.
Experience developing in a Windows or Linux environment.
Experience with Git version control.

Nice To Haves

Experience with CI/CD pipelines and build automation workflows.
Experience developing in both Windows and Linux environments.
Experience building applications in Python.
Knowledge of concurrent application development concepts, such as multithreaded and/or distributed applications.
Experience with multi-architecture assembly languages, such as ARM or MIPS.
Mobile development experience, such as Objective-C or Swift for iOS, or Java or Kotlin for Android.
Experience with additional operating systems, such as OSX or router/embedded firmware platforms.
Certifications such as OSCP, OSED, OSWE, or Corelan Academy; none are required.

Responsibilities

Contribute code to CNO tool components in C under the guidance of senior and lead engineers, following established designs and standards.
Write code predominantly in C, with contributions in Python for server-side components.
Execute assigned development tasks according to established procedures and coding standards.
Troubleshoot software defects using debugging tools and techniques learned from senior team members.
Support the operationalization of proof-of-concept vulnerabilities and CVEs into deployable capabilities under supervision.
Collaborate with team members on vulnerability research integration activities.
Contribute to test procedures and technical documentation for CNO software deliverables.
Perform other responsibilities associated with the position as appropriate.