Software Engineer I w/Top Secret Clearance

TekSynap•Washington, DC

6h•$80,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

TekSynap is seeking a Software Engineer I to support the FBI. The role performs reverse engineering and vulnerability research, including researching adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures and applying vulnerability analysis, exploitation, and defensive process experience to offensive cyber operations. The position applies leading-edge principles, theories, and technologies and contributes to new cyber operations concepts and tradecraft. The position is based in an office environment in Washington, D.C. The schedule is day shift, Monday through Friday; evening and weekend work may be requested to meet program and contract needs. Travel is 10%. A Top Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship are required. The target salary range is $80,000–$110,000, determined in part by education, skills, experience, and contract and organizational requirements.

Requirements

At least 2 years of software development experience.
At least 2 years of experience with full-stack technologies, including Java and scripting languages such as JavaScript or Python.
Experience developing exploitation capabilities for Linux environments.
Experience taking a defined vulnerability from concept to an exploited proof of concept.
Knowledge of Windows, Linux, Mac, iOS, and Android operating systems; application behaviors; and network traffic analysis to identify malware exploits.
Demonstrated experience supporting government agencies, customers, or contracts in federal environments, including the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, Federal Civil agencies, or military organizations.
Bachelor’s degree in an Information Technology discipline or equivalent experience.
U.S. citizenship.
Top Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience supporting the same or a similar contract, with an in-depth understanding of the customer environment, requirements, and operational landscape.

Responsibilities

Perform reverse engineering and vulnerability research services.
Use disassemblers, decompilers, and debuggers for analysis.
Research adversaries’ tactics, techniques, and procedures to support mission owners.
Use vulnerability analysis, exploitation, and defensive process experience to execute offensive cyber operations supporting critical security missions.
Apply leading-edge principles, theories, and technologies and contribute to new cyber operations concepts and tradecraft.