Software Engineer III with Security Clearance

Assured Information Security (AIS) is seeking a Software Engineer III with a focus on technical leadership to join our Cyber AI team. In this role, you will support the engineering platforms and microservices that power mission-critical applications used across multiple Department of Defense (DoD) customers. This position is remote-friendly, however, for employees located within 60 minutes of our Rome, NY headquarters there is a hybrid requirement of three days onsite per week.  What You'll Do: * Design, develop, test, and maintain high-quality, scalable, and secure software solutions that meet business and technical requirements.
* Troubleshoot complex technical issues, identify root causes, and implement effective, long-term solutions to improve system reliability and performance.
* Provide technical leadership by guiding software architecture, design decisions, and development best practices across projects.
* Apply knowledge of security concepts and networks.
* Set up and use virtualized infrastructure in developing and testing code.
Education/Experience/Skillset Required: * Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or related field and 5 years of relevant professional experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
* Minimum of 5 years experience with Python and C/C++ programming
* Software static and dynamic analysis, with a focus on malware analysis and reverse engineering
* Debugging
* Networking (TCP/IP) and socket level programming
* Experience developing and consuming RESTful APIs and implementing secure, reliable service-to-service communication.
* Familiarity with containerization technologies and orchestration platforms such as Docker, Kubernetes, and Istio.
* Software analysis, optimization, and reverse engineering experience
* Assembly programming and analysis experience
* Secure programming and development best practices
* Demonstrated experience with virtualization technologies and platforms such as KVM, QEMU, LXD, and IntroVirt®.
* Deep understanding in low-level internals of any of the following technologies: Windows, Unix/Linux, Network Devices, Mobile devices, Unit Test 
Travel: Less than 10% Security Clearance: Ability to obtain a Secret clearance AA / Disability / Veteran
US Salary Range: $104,000 - $158,000 The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on several factors including location, skills, and experience. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package which includes employer paid health insurance and a 7% contribution to your 401k, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation. AIS is a leading cyber and information security company supporting mission critical operations across the DoD, intelligence community, commerce and beyond. Founded in 2001, AIS is a privately-owned company committed to excellence in all facets. We pride ourselves on offering some of the best benefits seen in the industry. We celebrate the unique backgrounds and experiences of our people and encourage new ideas, innovation, and the autonomy to create the future and career they want with our support.