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Senior Software Engineer/Developer – San Antonio
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
As a Senior Software Engineer/Developer you will work as a technical expert in the design, development, assessment, and fielding of advanced cyber capabilities and software solutions supporting offensive, defensive, and command and control (C2) cyberspace operations. Operating within a complex and dynamic mission environment, this position is integral to supporting Air Force Cyberspace Command and U.S. Cyber Command objectives. The incumbent develops, modifies, and maintains mission-critical software and cyber tools, and manages high-impact projects to enable operational readiness and capability advancement.
MINIMUM/GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
Candidate must be capable of working in a fast-paced. The successful candidate must have four years of recent system/software engineering experience with a strong understanding of software architectures. The candidate will possess and maintain required skills to include, but not limited to:
- Experience designing, developing, integrating, testing, and developing cyberspace capabilities/software solutions
- Experience with Windows based command line and script development
- Experience with Bash, Python or C/C
- Experience with C#/PowerShell
- Experience with Reverse Engineering with Linux-based RE tools (e.g., GDB, Ghidra, IDA Pro, Radare)
- Experience with Exploit Development
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to convey technical ideas in a clear, logical fashion and translate highly technical data into easily comprehensible, actionable requirements is es
ADDITIONAL PREFERABLE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Experience with DoD networks.
- Strong coding proficiency in supported languages and secure software development frameworks.
- Advanced project management skills, including planning, scheduling, and risk assessment for complex, multi-agency projects.
- Excellent communication abilities, capable of preparing and presenting technical reports, briefings, and decision papers for senior leadership.
- Ability to adapt to evolving technologies, foresee technological impacts, and tailor tools and practices to specific mission sets.
FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY:
In this role you will:
- Design, develop, and maintain advanced cyber tools for Windows environments, focusing on offensive, defensive, and situational awareness capabilities.
- Engineer low-level Windows components (e.g., drivers, DLLs, services) to support stealthy tool deployment, system interaction, and evasion techniques.
- Reverse engineer Windows internals and third-party software to identify vulnerabilities, develop exploits, or enhance tool effectiveness.
- Develop and maintain capabilities in C/C , Rust, and/or Assembly for maximum performance, stealth, and control in target Windows environments.
- Conduct in-depth research into Windows OS internals, including kernel-mode operations, APIs, security features, and evasion techniques.
- Integrate tools with command-and-control (C2) frameworks, ensuring reliability, encryption, and secure communications across various operational environments.
- Lead the development of detection-resistant payloads, implant frameworks, and post-exploitation modules tailored to specific mission requirements.
- Collaborate with red teams, blue teams, and threat emulation groups to validate tool effectiveness and stealth against modern EDR and antivirus systems.
- Implement obfuscation, encryption, and code-packing strategies to enhance operational security (OPSEC) and avoid detection during engagements.
- Provide technical mentorship and code reviews to junior developers; enforce secure coding practices and development standards.
- Stay current on evolving cyber threats, zero-day exploits, and Windows platform updates to ensure toolsets remain effective and relevant.
- Develop automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and operational deployment scripts to support rapid capability integration and mission readiness.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Must have or obtain a security clearance (TS/SCI)
LOCATION AND SCHEDULE:
San Antonio, TX