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 OVERVIEWPosition: Software Engineer Level 0
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Ft. Meade, MD
Clearance Requirements: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required (U.S. Citizen Only)
Work Schedule: 5 days per week onsite
Travel Requirements: None
Experience: 0–20 years
We are seeking a Software Engineer with a diverse set of technical skills and the ability to adapt to unique mission requirements. The ideal candidate will develop, maintain, and enhance complex software systems while working both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIESSoftware Development- Develop, maintain, and enhance complex software systems.
- Ensure software solutions meet documented requirements.
- Review and test software components for adherence to design requirements.
- Document testing results and support software quality efforts.
- Resolve software problem reports and support ongoing system maintenance.
- Contribute to system design activities and provide input on hardware/software trade-offs.
- Support software reuse and COTS/GOTS integration efforts.
- Participate in requirements analysis and synthesis from system-level requirements to individual software components.
- Work independently and as part of a collaborative engineering team.
- Support technical discussions and contribute to solution development.
- Adapt to evolving mission and customer requirements.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline; OR
- Four years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
- Ability to develop, maintain, and enhance software systems.
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
- Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
At SIXGEN, we are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Compensation for this role will be based on experience, qualifications, technical expertise, and overall alignment with the position. Salary for this position is: $127,000-$243,000
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
For more information, please reach out to our Director of Human Resources, Amy Maxwell at [email protected].
OUR COMMITMENTSIXGEN 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline or four years of relevant experience
- TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph
- Ability to work onsite 5 days per week at Ft. Meade, MD
- 0-4 years of relevant experience
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.
