SIXGEN’s mission is to deliver agile, mission-ready cybersecurity solutions that empower government and critical infrastructure organizations to stay ahead of advanced cyber threats. We combine innovation, deep expertise, and cutting-edge capabilities to uncover vulnerabilities, protect vital systems, and ensure operational superiority in an ever-evolving digital landscape.
Position: CNE Developer
Job Type: Full Time On-site
Location: Columbia, MD
Clearance Requirements: TS SCI Eligible with ability to pass CI polygraph
Travel: 0%
ABOUT THE TEAM
You will be working alongside other developers and engineers who support a dynamic, fast paced, and cutting edge mission.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
You’ll lead SIXGEN’s efforts to
- Research and develop tools and concepts for operations.
- Lead technical and analytical support in the exploitation of commercial network infrastructure and computer systems.
- Analyze shell scripts, binaries, and source code.
- Document tools developed and analysis performed.
You’ll work closely with end-users to identify requirements, conceptualize capabilities, and drive the full CNE software development lifecycle.
Skills include:
- CLI experience
- Strong collaboration skills
- Scripting experience
- Knowledge of network design and analysis
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- US Citizen with TS SCI eligibility and ability to pass CI polygraph
- GED AND 18+ years of experience in CNE development
OR - Associate’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Cyber Operations, Computer Networks, Cybersecurity, Information Security, Information Assurance, and/or Network Administration from an accredited university/college AND 10+ years of experience
OR - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Cyber Operations, Computer Networks, Cybersecurity, Information Security, Information Assurance, and/or Network Administration from an accredited university/college AND 7+ years of experience
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Salary range: $190,000 to $230,000
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. The final salary offer will be determined after a thorough review of the candidate's background and alignment with the role. Additionally, SIXGEN offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:
- Employer-paid health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision) for you and your family
- Employer-paid short/long term disability insurance and basic life/AD&D insurance
- 401K with a 4% employer contribution
- Professional development reimbursement options available (training, certification, education, etc)
- Flexible and remote work policies for most positions
- Flexible PTO and holiday schedule
OUR COMMITMENT
SIXGEN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We ensure that all applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, marital status, ancestry, projected veteran status, or any other protected group or class.
Top Skills
What We Do
At SIXGEN, we’ve cracked the code on meaningful and innovative ways to support the cyber mission. Our workforce provides incident response, operational and penetration testing, red teaming, tool development, cyber training development and continuous monitoring. Our on-site and remote assessments are used to identify vulnerabilities within the most critical networks. We lead cybersecurity innovation in product development by designing and evolving highly specialized hardware and software focused on Endpoint Detection and Response, Red Team, Data Science, and Threat Intelligence missions. We take pride in our work and the resulting enhanced cybersecurity posture for our customers around the globe.







