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Security Software Engineer- Red Team Penetration Tester

ANALYGENCE
Dahlgren, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/29/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/29/2026

ANALYGENCE is seeking a skilled Security Software Engineer with a strong foundation in reverse engineering, penetration testing, and secure software development. This role will contribute to the design, analysis, and testing of secure systems and applications, with a focus on offensive security capabilities in complex DoD and enterprise environments. This position will provide support to NSWCDD located in Dahlgren, VA, or Virginia Beach, VA.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform penetration testing and Red Team operations, simulating adversary tactics using tools such as Kali Linux, Metasploit, NMAP, and Cobalt Strike.
  • Reverse engineer and debug compiled and source code to identify vulnerabilities and develop remediation strategies.
  • Conduct static source code analysis, participate in code reviews, and author secure coding recommendations.
  • Develop and debug software and scripts in Python, C, C#, C , Go, Perl, PowerShell, PHP, ASP, Java, HTML, SQL, and NoSQL environments.
  • Analyze and monitor systems using Windows Event Logs, Linux syslogs, boot logs, and dmesg.
  • Design and maintain GUIs; manage configuration using tools such as Rational ClearCase.
  • Identify flaws in systems running VxWorks, LynxOS, and enterprise operating systems (Windows, HP-UX, UNIX, Solaris, Linux).
  • Work with virtualization and enterprise platforms such as VMware NSX, vCenter, vRealize Suite, Horizon View (VDI).
  • Apply DISA STIGs and security best practices across on-premise and hybrid infrastructures.
  • Implement NSA-approved encryption technologies and integrate secure protocols and firewalls (PAN-OS, FirePower, Nexus, IOS, ASA).
  • Administer and secure directory services including Active Directory, Entra ID (Azure AD), with integration for SSO, MFA, Azure App Integration, and Identity Federation.
  • Automate processes using PowerShell, PowerAutomate, Logic Apps, and Graph API.
  • Manage and secure environments with NetApp ONTAP, SnapMirror, and Microsoft 365 in hybrid deployments.
  • Conduct Red Team operations in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE) environments.
  • Perform Web Application Penetration Testing for RESTful/SOAP services and OAuth2, SAML, LDAP protocols.
  • Support cloud-native security efforts within AWS, including services like EC2, S3, RDS, KMS, and microservice/serverless architectures.
  • Recommend secure software architecture enhancements and contribute to tool/exploit/C2 development.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in software engineering applied to program development; modeling and simulation applied to DoD or IT Systems.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in:
    • Firm grasp of Linux
    • Associated training: COMPTIA Linux or FedVTE Linux
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in:
    • Firm grasp of Windows
    • Associated training: Microsoft Courses (MCSA or related)
  • Working knowledge of common Penetration Testing tools i.e. Kali, Metasploit, NMAP, Cobalt Strike
  • Minimum certification as a Pen Tester and possess one of the following certifications/qualifications:
    • CEH, OSCP, GPEN, OSEE, OSWP, GXPN, OSD Sponsored COAC, Capture the Flag , Hack the Box, or USS Secure CTF participant, or security research resulting in CVE
  • Experience with programing languages such as Python, C, C Sharp, C , Go, Perl, PowerShell
  • Minimum IAT Level II per DoD 8570.01
  • Strong understanding of DoD Cybersecurity policies for both Land Based and afloat/tactical systems.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and succinctly in written and oral presentations.
  • Minimum Active Secret Clearance.

ANALYGENCE is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decision without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.


 

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