Senior Software Engineer 3 (TS SCI w/ POLY)

** This position requires an active and current TS SCI + Poly. ONLY those candidates who meet clearance requirements will be considered. **

Aperio Global is seeking a Software Engineer Level 3to support malware development, implant development, and reverse engineering activities. All candidates must have expert experience with Java and have a desire to also support C/C++ development.

Our customer is focused on offensive and defensive cybersecurity prototype development and vulnerability research. We are looking for a software engineer to join the team.

What you get to do:

The Software Engineer develops, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse software systems (e.g., processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real-time systems, and business management information systems) based upon documented requirements. Works individually or as part of a team. Reviews and tests software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results. Resolves software problem reports. Utilizes software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment. Provides specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, use of Commercial Off-the-shelf (COTS)/Government Off-the-shelf (GOTS) in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components.

What you will need:

TS SCI with Poly is required.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. o Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.• Twenty (20) years’ experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.• Proficiency of Low-Level/System-Level programming in C/C++• Proficiency of C/C++ development with Win32 API• Proficiency of C/C++ development on Linux• Proficiency with debuggers: gdb, windbg or x64dbg,• Proficiency in specific high-level languages o Python o Powershell o .NET o Java• In depth knowledge of Windows OS Internals and Linux OS internals: o Processes, Memory, IPC, Files/Devices, Threading, Synchronization primitives• Reverse Engineering and Malware Analysis• Digital Forensics/Memory Forensics• Experience in CNO or CNO development• Programming experience with x86/x64 Assembler• PE file structure knowledge and experience with reflective PE loading and injection• Strong understanding of Windows Malware techniques and Windows Endpoint Security• Network programming experience

Desired Certifications:

• Threat Hunting/Forensics o Incident Response and Forensics (GCIH) o Certified Forensics Analyst (GCFA) o Reverse Engineering Malware (GREM)• Penetration Testing o Advanced Penetration Testing (GPEN/GXPN) o Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP/OSCE) o Offensive Security Certified Professional (CEH)• Information Security o System Security Certified Professional (SCCP) o Security / Cyber Defense (SEC+)

**** Occasional telework, otherwise onsite ***

Salary Range: 197,000- 217,000