Software Engineer

Owl Cyber Defense•Columbia, MD

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

In this Software Engineering role, you will be responsible for investigating, enhancing, designing, developing, and testing Linux based security systems. You will work on multiple projects identifying and resolving complex security issues. Projects involve deep security vulnerabilities that target the operating system level. This is an opportunity to deepen your operating system security knowledge with a recognized leader in the industry. You will learn SELinux and other security processes to harden complex systems. This opportunity will allow you to be part of a strong technical team with a high degree of autonomy and significant responsibility.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering or Mathematics
5+ years of experience in software development (those with additional years of experience are encouraged to apply) with one or more of the following languages: Rust, Java, and Python
Rust, Java and Python software development experience
Linux/Unix Operating System level programming
XML, XSLT, XPROC (or related technical exp) development experience
Software testing experience
US Citizenship required as candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience writing trusted code or providing kernel level functionality
Design and developing filter software for Cross Domain Solutions
Experience with identification and specification of data attack, data disclosure, etc. associated with file formats and protocols
Experience with embedded systems development
Experience with SELinux
Experience with RHEL, systemd and creating systemd unit files
C/C++ development expereince