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.
Position: CNO Software Engineer
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Sterling, VA
Clearance Requirements: Top Secret
Travel: Up to 10%
ABOUT THE TEAM
SIXGEN supports missions by serving government and commercial organizations as they overcome global cybersecurity challenges. In this position, you’ll provide meaningful support to our customer’s missions and operations. You’ll work alongside a team of highly skilled engineera who are dedicated to using innovative processes, tools, and techniques to get things done.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Develop tools and capabilities
- Analyze software, firmware or systems
- Create and maintain low-level software to support operational goals
- Collaborate with operators, analysts and planners to tailor tools and capabilities to objectives
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- US Citizen with a Top Secret Clearnance
- Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming (or Java NDK) and Python.
- Experience with assembly language and reverse engineering using Ghidra or IDA Pro.
- In-depth understanding of OS internals and network protocols.
- Familiarity with modern software engineering concepts and common CNO techniques.
- Demonstrated reverse engineering experience
US Salary Range
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
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.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that values diversity in our people, reflecting the communities we serve and our customer base. We strive to attract and retain a diverse talent pool and create an environment where everyone is empowered to be their authentic selves at work.
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.
