Clearable Forensic Software/Web Developers - FUTURE NEED

Cipher Tech Solutions

  • Linthicum Heights, MD
  • $43.27-79.33 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 28 days ago
  • Apply easily
FUTURE NEED - not a current vacancy. If you apply, this could be a multi-year process.Description:Cipher Tech seeks those who enjoy both Web Development and traditional Software Development combined into one career seat! This job will require that you undergo and pass a security clearance investigation prior to work start. We have the ability to sponsor those that can demonstrate talent and who have a passion for National Security!We invite rising college seniors studying Computer Science or Electrical/Computer Engineering to apply!During your career with us, you will provide support in the form of application development, scripting, debugging, and value-added development expertise to a digital forensic lab and malware reverse engineering section. Additionally, you will maintain existing applications and develop new applications to customer specifications.Developers will work with a variety of technologies including web services, client applications, plugins, and scripts.Locations:Linthicum, MD (Baltimore/Washington, D.C. Area), Bethesda, MD, Vienna, VA, and Tampa, FLRequirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Math, or Physics
  • Must be a US Citizen (no exceptions)
  • Remote work is not an option
  • Minimum graduating GPA 3.25
  • Due to a heavy focus on web applications and plugins, experience is required (non-academic strongly preferred) in at least one of each of the technologies in the following lists:
  • PHP, Java, Python, NodeJS, C#
  • Javascript, jQuery, Angular, AngularJS
  • Additional proficiency in one of the following programming languages is necessary:
  • C, C++, Java, or Python
  • Strong working knowledge of PHP, Javascript and/or Angular
  • Capable of debugging software applications
  • Familiarity with high and low level programming languages
  • Able to gather testable software requirements
  • Able to participate in the design of new software applications
  • Familiarity with maintainable software processes including:
  • Software documentation
  • Source code versioning
  • Unit testing
  • Able to quickly adapt to new situations and problems
  • Able to operate in a mission-critical and time-sensitive environments
  • Key qualities: Self-motivated, Detail-oriented, Strong work ethic
Desirable:
  • Familiarity with assembly languages
  • Familiarity with digital forensics
  • Familiarity with hex editors and working at the byte-level
  • Familiarity with the Windows API
  • Familiarity with IDA Pro
  • Rudimentary understanding of protocol analysis
  • Rudimentary understanding of malware analysis or reverse engineering
  • Experience in digital forensics
  • Experience in SQL
  • Rudimentary knowledge in Network Architecture and networked programs
  • Experience in secure programming for web application development
  • Experience with the software development lifecycle to include requirements definition and unit testing
  • For entry-level candidates: Programming experience outside of a classroom, such as an internships, clubs, contributions to open source projects or other side projects
Benefits:
  • Mission focused work environment
  • Subsidized medical/dental/vision insurance
  • HSA contributions
  • 401k matching
  • Holiday and Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Monthly WAN parties & quarterly events
  • Flexible hours
Education Requirements:Entry-Level:
  • Candidates must possess a relevant bachelor's degree, with some programming experience outside of the classroom. No formal experience is required, although it is preferred.
Mid-Level:
  • Candidates must possess a relevant bachelor's degree and have a minimum of 5 years' experience OR possess a relevant master's degree and have a minimum of 3 years' experience.
Senior-Level:
  • Candidates must possess a relevant bachelor's degree and have a minimum 10 years' experience OR possess a relevant master's degree and have a minimum of 8 years' experience.
Remote work is not an option. We do offer relocation assistance. Please see our careers page or inquire with your recruiter about the terms and conditions.Salary and other Compensation:The hourly wage range is: $43.27 - $79.33 per hour.The salary range for this position is subject not only to the hire's skills, education, expertise, and years of experience, but also to features of the final position offered to the hire: including, but not limited to the location of the position, clearance required for the position, and the contract associated with the position. See our Perks & Benefits page for a general description of benefits and other potential compensation benefits: https://www.ciphertechsolutions.com/careers/perks-benefits/About Us:At Cipher Tech Solutions, Inc. (Cipher Tech), we take great pride in supporting some of the most mission critical work in the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community. The majority of our company is comprised of extremely talented software developers who write production tools which directly support one of two missions: digital forensics and malware reverse engineering.Digital forensics is the practice of extracting and processing evidence from computers, phones, tablets, cameras, flash-drives, and just about any other form of digital media. The results of our work are then used to support federal and military law enforcement, counterintelligence, and counter terrorist activities.Malware reverse engineering is the practice of analyzing malicious code. The goal of a reverse engineer is to understand how the malicious code works and determine facts such as:*How did it infect the victim's computer *What kind of information it is seeking to steal *How is it communicating with the author (actor) *Who that actor might be.Vaccination Notice:Please be aware that you are applying for a position to work as a federal contractor. As such, Cipher Tech will require, and your employment will be subject to, such vaccinations as are required by federal, state, and local law requirements.Important Security Clearance Information:Be aware that you are applying for a job that requires a U.S. Government Security Clearance. If you do not already hold a US government security clearance, we do have the ability to sponsor, however be advised that this can be a multi-year process.The U.S. government will not issue security clearances to recent users of illegal drugs. On your application to us, you must acknowledge that you have not engaged in any illegal drug use within the past twelve months (illegal drug use includes, but is not limited to, the use of illegal substances, the misuse of prescriptions, the misuse of over-the-counter substances, and the use of medical or recreational marijuana that may be deemed legal at the state level but is still considered illegal by the federal government).NOTE: CIPHER TECH WILL NOT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST ANY QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WITH A DISABILITY, INCLUDING ILLEGAL DRUG USERS WHO HAVE RECENTLY SOUGHT PROFESSIONAL TREATMENT FOR A DRUG PROBLEM.--Cipher Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All hiring and employment decisions are made on the basis of business requirements, performance, and merit with no regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, or other protected status.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.Job Posted by ApplicantPro

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