Software Developer/Engineer - Principal - 0010MD 1620

Clearance Level: TS/SCI

US Citizenship: Required

Job Classification: Regular Full-time

Location: Ft Meade, MD

Travel: Local area, Minimal travel required

Years of Experience: 10 - 12 years of relevant experience

Education Level: BS Degree - Experience may be considered in place of education requirement.

Briefly Describe the Work:

GITI is looking for a Software Developer/ Engineer Capable of developing cyber capabilities and exploitation tools. The candidate will be responsible for researching, developing, architecting, and cyber capabilities/ tools, and techniques into existing or new environments. Successful candidates for this role must have critical thinking skills, and problem-solving skills, be creative, curious, resourceful, and have a passion for conveying a wide range of information through research leading to deeper insights. The candidate may work independently or participate in project-wide reviews of requirements, system architecture, and detailed design documents. A Software Developer/ Engineer must be able to collaborate well with a strong lean-forward attitude to shift knowledge left, deliver well, and produce quality results.

• Familiarity with and ability to meet/exceed performance-based certification for USCYBERCOM Capability Developer JQRs.
• Support research and development, as well as test and evaluation, for software applications, translating operational requirements into technical solutions that provide novel cyberspace capabilities or modernize existing cyberspace capabilities.
• Demonstrable proficiency in creating, debugging, patching, and maintaining software and/or applications in a variety of computer languages, (Python, C++, Java, etc.).
• Effectively use computer-assisted software engineering (CASE) tools, automated testing tools, and infrastructure as code (IaC) capabilities.
• Familiarity with the design and implementation of conceptual, logical, and physical models of software systems and architectures, including microservices, monolithic, and event-driven architectures
• Assist in integrating new/ improved cyberspace capabilities into cyber operation platforms and weapon systems to support cyber operations, intelligence preparation of the cyber battlespace, and cyber effects operations.
• Ability to develop, and refine cyberspace tradecraft and Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) to support mission requirements
• Demonstrate strong communication skills to assist the team in gathering, analyzing, prioritizing, and delivering high-quality products on time while continually identifying and mitigating risks and vulnerabilities.
• Be a proactive team player willing to improve others while continuously learning and identifying ways to strengthen the team.
• Demonstrate ability to make decisions, estimates, and recommendations under conditions of urgency based on good judgment, experience, and professional standing.
• Stay updated on the latest advancements in software development, research, and technologies and identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.

• Demonstrate ability to research and apply new tools, techniques, and solution approaches. Continually learn and improve your skills through sharing with others and taking advantage of available training sources.

Required Skills:

• Experience working in software development, software engineering, or related fields.
• Strong proficiency in two or more programming/scripting languages (C, C++, Assembly, Python, Perl Ruby, Bash, Node.js, Spark, Ansible, Puppet, Chef, SALT, Kafka, Hadoop, R, Rust, Go, Java, etc.).
• Proficiency in documentation, configuration management, and Quality assurance to ensure codebase meets requirements, allows for easy updates and future iterations, and performs as expected to meet all secure coding practices to ensure regulation and compliance requirements are met

• Solid understanding/ knowledge of multiple architectures (x86/64, ARM, and MIPS, etc).
• Understanding of exploit development techniques, (arbitrary code execution, privilege execution, obfuscation techniques, etc.).
• Experience with cross-compile tools across architectures.
• Skilled at simulation/model development and prototyping
• Experienced developing unit, integration, system, and acceptance tests.
• Familiarity with disassemblers/ decompilers, (IDA Pro, Ghidra, Radare, or Binary Ninja, etc.).
• Proficiency with software debuggers, (WinDbg, OllyDbg, GDB, KGDB, NTSD, IDA Debugger, etc.).

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work independently or in a team environment.

Desired Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, mathematics, or related field. Master's or Ph.D. preferred.
• Proficiency in three or more of the programming/scripting languages listed under required skills.
• Certifications (e.g., GIAC Exploit Researcher and Advanced Penetration Tester (GXPN), GIAC Python Coder (GPYC), GIAC Certified Unix Security Administrator (GCWN), Offensive Security Exploitation Expert (OSEE), Offensive Security Certified Expert (OSCE), or Offensive Security Web Expert (OSWE), or other similar technical certifications).

Relevant Certifications:

• Certifications (e.g., GIAC Exploit Researcher and Advanced Penetration Tester (GXPN), GIAC Python Coder (GPYC), GIAC Certified Unix Security Administrator (GCWN), Offensive Security Exploitation Expert (OSEE), Offensive Security Certified Expert (OSCE), or Offensive Security Web Expert (OSWE), or other similar technical certifications).
• Certifications in computer programming, science, data science, or related fields (e.g., Certified Software Development Professional (CSDP); Certified Scrum Developer (CSD); Red Hat Certified Enterprise Application Developer; Professional Software Developer Certification (PSD); AWS Certified Developer - Associate; Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate; Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP); Programming Language Certified Associate (CLA); C Certified Professional Programmer (CLP); C++ Certified Associate Programmer (CPA); C++ Certified Professional Programmer (CPP), etc.).

Global InfoTek , Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or based on disability.

About Global InfoTek, Inc . Global InfoTek Inc. has an award-winning track record of designing, developing, and deploying best-of-breed technologies that address the nation's pressing cyber and advanced technology needs. GITI has rapidly merged pioneering technologies, operational effectiveness, and best business practices for over two decades.