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Sr. Application Developer / Reverse Engineer with Security Clearance

Shadowgate Partners, Inc.Fort Meade, MD🇺🇸United States

Why this role stands out

Leverage your advanced development and reverse engineering skills in a hybrid role at Shadowgate Partners, Inc., where you'll design and build mission-critical solutions alongside a collaborative team. This position offers exceptional career growth and a total compensation package of $320,000–$350,000 annually, making it an ideal opportunity for a seasoned engineer with a TS/SCI clearance. Apply now to contribute to impactful projects and advance your expertise.

Quick overview

Salary$256k - $280k/yr
SeniorityMid Senior
Work modeHybrid
LocationFort Meade, MD, United States
RustTCP/IPAssemblyBashC#ConfluenceC++GitJavaJavaScriptJiraPerlPowerShellPython

Job description

Base salary is $256,000–$280,000, supported by an exceptionally strong retirement benefit. 401(k): 25% employer contribution, vested immediately ($64,000–$70,000 per year). Total compensation: $320,000–$350,000 (base salary plus employer 401(k) contributions). Our client is seeking a Sr. Application Developer / Reverse Engineer to serve as both a general-purpose software engineer and a CNO reverse engineer on new and emerging mission projects. The engineer designs, prototypes, builds, modifies, and integrates mission-focused solutions, working side by side with analysts, operators, data scientists, and fellow engineers to provide tactical mission support. Key responsibilities Development:

  • Extend and strengthen existing toolsets.
  • Build complete, end-to-end toolsets that operate within mission constraints.
  • Develop prototypes that demonstrate a clear understanding of mission requirements.
  • Support software systems already in the field. Requirements and quality:
  • Gather, document, and analyze requirements.
  • Take part in peer code reviews to catch defects early.

Collaboration

  • Partner closely with analysts, operators, data scientists, and other software engineers on mission tactical support. Qualifications The ideal candidate is a versatile senior engineer who is as comfortable writing production C/C++ as digging into unfamiliar binaries and network protocols.

Required

  • 12+ years of experience with a B.S., or 10+ years with an M.S. Four additional years of software engineering may substitute for a bachelor's degree.
  • Building and modifying software systems in C, C++, Python, and Assembly.
  • In-depth knowledge of network protocols such as TCP/IP, and network traffic analysis with tools like Wireshark.
  • Supporting fielded software systems.
  • Familiarity with Git and Subversion, and with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence).
  • TS/SCI with a current Full Scope Polygraph at the time of application.

Desired

  • Reverse engineering on Windows or embedded (RTOS) platforms.
  • Developing CNO-specific software for Windows, Linux, or embedded applications.
  • Any of the following: Java, JavaScript, Bash, PowerShell, Perl, C#, or Rust.
  • Vulnerability research and exploit development experience.
  • Knowledge of end-to-end SIGINT collection and analysis systems. Compensation and benefits Base salary is $256,000–$280,000, supported by an exceptionally strong retirement benefit. 401(k): 25% employer contribution, vested immediately ($64,000–$70,000 per year). Total compensation: $320,000–$350,000 (base salary plus employer 401(k) contributions).

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