Software Engineer, Senior

Parsons•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

Parsons is seeking a Software Engineer to develop cyber tools and capabilities for national defense programs. The role focuses on computer security, vulnerability research, reverse engineering, software protection, and host-based personal security tools. The engineer will design and maintain low-level application and operating-system software, review system architecture, select development and support tools, and test and debug software. The position also involves advising customers on existing software and new capabilities, participating in rapid-response development with customer interaction, and collaborating with an Agile team. Candidates in Centreville, Herndon, or Columbia; Augusta; or San Antonio will be considered. Quarterly travel is expected. This position is part of Parsons’ Federal Solutions team, which supports U.S. government missions.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Must be clearable; an active TS/SCI clearance is preferred.
Bachelor’s degree, though additional experience may substitute for the degree.
At least 10 years of Software Engineering experience.
Experience with cyber tool development.
Proficiency in C/C++.
Proficiency in Python.
Familiarity with Git.
Ability to generate accurate documentation for developed software.
Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with a remote team.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting U.S. Government CNO missions.
Assembly programming and analysis on any major architecture.
Experience working with debuggers and disassemblers.
Strong understanding of low-level operating-system internals and drivers.
Experience with both kernel and userland debugging.
Experience with Windows APIs, including Win32 and Windows Native.
Experience with networking protocol analysis and socket programming on Windows.
Familiarity with modern development environments and practices, including CI/CD.
Active TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

Design and develop software code for tools and capabilities related to computer security, vulnerability research, reverse engineering, and product development.
Develop and maintain low-level application and operating-system projects related to software protection and host-based personal security tools.
Review system architecture and select and implement development and support tools to ensure product performance.
Test and debug software.
Provide customers with expertise to leverage existing software and create new capabilities.
Participate in quick-reaction development, including opportunities for customer interaction.
Collaborate with a team focused on product development and team members’ career growth.
Contribute as a customer-focused self-starter who learns, mentors, and collaborates in Agile teams.
Generate accurate documentation for developed software.