Senior Application Developer

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Senior Application Developer needed for a contract opportunity with SOC’s client to work onsite in Columbia, MD.

Candidates must have an active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph clearance to be considered for this role.

Our Client is seeking a highly skilled Embedded Developer / Advanced Security Operations Software Engineer to support mission-critical national security initiatives. This role involves designing and developing advanced security solutions in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment. You will work closely with analysts, operators, data scientists, and engineers to deliver innovative capabilities that support complex operational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Augment and enhance existing security analysis toolsets to support evolving mission needs
• Derive, document, and analyze requirements for advanced security operations capabilities
• Design, develop, and prototype software solutions to validate mission requirements
• Build and deploy end-to-end toolsets that operate within constrained and secure environments
• Collaborate cross-functionally with analysts, operators, and engineering teams to deliver tactical solutions
• Maintain strong relationships with customer leadership to ensure alignment and mission success
• Support ongoing development, integration, and optimization of advanced security operations systems

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field with 12+ years of experience, or 10+ years without a degree
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required
• Expert-level experience developing advanced security operations software across Linux, Windows, and embedded systems
• Strong proficiency in C, C++, Python, Rust, and Go
• Demonstrated experience with reverse engineering tools, including Ghidra
• In-depth knowledge of vulnerability research and exploit development
• Experience with end-to-end signals intelligence (SIGINT) collection and analysis systems
• Familiarity with version control tools such as Git and Subversion
• Experience using Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence)
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to operate in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with additional languages such as Java, JavaScript, Bash, Assembly (x86/x64), PowerShell, Perl, or C#
• Background in cryptologic development
• Experience supporting production-level advanced security operations capabilities

Employment Prerequisites

The following requirements must be met to be eligible for this position: successful completion of a background investigation and drug screening.

SOC, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability.

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations, which may have been provided by job boards. Actual pay is determined by an applicant’s experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.