Posted 3 days ago
Top Secret
Unspecified
Full Scope Polygraph
IT - Software
Chantilly (On-Site/Office)•Sterling, VA (On-Site/Office)
This position supports a large, long-term offensive cyber operations program in the Chantilly/Dulles, VA area, where you would serve as a member of a Cyber Applied Research team within a mission-oriented organization. The role focuses on solving real-time operational challenges and developing advanced capabilities in support of offensive cyber objectives. We are seeking an experienced Android developer with strong native and system-level expertise. This role is ideal for engineers who thrive on complex technical problems, work closely with end users, and contribute to applied research efforts that transition directly into operational use. You will design and develop custom Android-based software solutions from concept through deployment, owning the full lifecycle of specialized tools and techniques. Responsibilities include diagnosing and resolving complex technical issues using both commercial and government-provided tools, documenting solutions for operational sustainment, and mentoring junior developers while helping drive mission priorities forward.
Location: Chantilly/Dulles, VA
Clearance: Active Top Secret clearance required for consideration. Candidates must possess an active Full Scope Polygraph or be eligible to obtain one.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates should bring hands-on experience in:
- Developing, testing, and debugging software in Python and C
- Building UNIX-based applications using makefiles or comparable build systems
- Programming and supporting CNO tools and techniques
- Network socket programming with deep, packet-level understanding of IP, TCP, and
application-layer protocols
- Debugging and tracing execution using tools such as WinDbg, gdb, or IDA Pro
- Reverse engineering native binaries
- Developing proof-of-concept exploit software
A strong understanding of operating system internals is essential, including:
- Unix kernel architecture
- Runtime linker/loader behavior
- Object file formats such as ELF
- File system internals (NTFS, ext2, btrfs)
- Process and thread APIs and data structures
- Mandatory and discretionary access control mechanisms
- Security protections such as ASLR, DEP, and NX - including how they function, how
they can be defeated, and how to detect defeat attempts
- Experience working with modern version control platforms (e.g., Git, GitLab) is also required.
- An undergraduate degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline is preferred.
Desired Qualifications:
Native-level mobile development
Vulnerability analysis
Assembly language (preferably ARM)
Familiarity with mobile security protections such as SELinux and application sandboxing
Objective-C, Swift, or C++ development
Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a fast-paced, evolving
team environment
Company Benefits:
The Britton Group offers competitive compensation and a top-notch benefits package that include:
• 6% 401K match with immediate vesting
• 100% company paid medical, dental, vision, long and short-term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance for the employee
• 11 paid holidays + 20 days PTO (increases with tenure)
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $5,250/year, as well as training allowances
• Competitive employee referral bonuses
Location: Chantilly/Dulles, VA
Clearance: Active Top Secret clearance required for consideration. Candidates must possess an active Full Scope Polygraph or be eligible to obtain one.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates should bring hands-on experience in:
- Developing, testing, and debugging software in Python and C
- Building UNIX-based applications using makefiles or comparable build systems
- Programming and supporting CNO tools and techniques
- Network socket programming with deep, packet-level understanding of IP, TCP, and
application-layer protocols
- Debugging and tracing execution using tools such as WinDbg, gdb, or IDA Pro
- Reverse engineering native binaries
- Developing proof-of-concept exploit software
A strong understanding of operating system internals is essential, including:
- Unix kernel architecture
- Runtime linker/loader behavior
- Object file formats such as ELF
- File system internals (NTFS, ext2, btrfs)
- Process and thread APIs and data structures
- Mandatory and discretionary access control mechanisms
- Security protections such as ASLR, DEP, and NX - including how they function, how
they can be defeated, and how to detect defeat attempts
- Experience working with modern version control platforms (e.g., Git, GitLab) is also required.
- An undergraduate degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline is preferred.
Desired Qualifications:
Native-level mobile development
Vulnerability analysis
Assembly language (preferably ARM)
Familiarity with mobile security protections such as SELinux and application sandboxing
Objective-C, Swift, or C++ development
Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a fast-paced, evolving
team environment
Company Benefits:
The Britton Group offers competitive compensation and a top-notch benefits package that include:
• 6% 401K match with immediate vesting
• 100% company paid medical, dental, vision, long and short-term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance for the employee
• 11 paid holidays + 20 days PTO (increases with tenure)
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $5,250/year, as well as training allowances
• Competitive employee referral bonuses
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