Software Engineer II w/Top Secret Clearance

TekSynap•Washington, DC

8h•$100,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

TekSynap is seeking a Software Engineer II to support the FBI in Washington, D.C. The role performs reverse engineering and vulnerability research, supporting offensive cyber operations and critical security missions. The work is conducted in an office environment on a Monday–Friday day schedule, with occasional evening or weekend work possible to meet program and contract needs. Travel is approximately 10%.

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, and mobile operating systems including iOS and Android; 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, debuggers, and other analysis tools.
Research adversaries’ tactics, techniques, and procedures to support mission owners.
Use vulnerability analysis, exploitation, and defensive-process experience to execute offensive cyber operations that inform critical security missions.
Apply leading-edge principles, theories, and technologies and contribute to developing new cyber operations concepts and tradecraft.