Markon · 1 day ago
Principal Cyber Software Engineer (Mobile)
Chantilly, VA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$170K/yr - $190K/yr
8+ years expMarkon is hiring a Principal Cyber Software Engineer for their Virginia client, focusing on developing and defending secure mobile application systems. The ideal candidate will lead software development efforts, mentor junior team members, and ensure high-quality mobile software delivery on the Android platform.
ConsultingCRMFinanceInformation TechnologyLegalManagement Consulting
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design, development, and deliver high-quality mobile software on the Android platform
Defend the architecture in rigorous reviews
Effectively communicate ideas to customer leadership
Understand and articulate complex data integration efforts to technical and non-technical professionals
Mentor and lead more junior members of the team with applicable SDLC methodologies
Ensure high fidelity coding in multiple common and uncommon software languages
Maintain knowledge of up-to-date development methodologies, risks, and technologies
Qualification
Required
A minimum of an active Secret security clearance to be considered
Willingness to acquire a TS/SCI with a Full Scope (Lifestyle) Polygraph and stay on contract throughout the full investigation and adjudication
Minimum education and experience are 8 years' experience is required:
8 years' experience with Bachelor's in Science
6 years' experience with Masters in Science
4 years' experience with PhD
Proficient in C, Rust, Java, Kotlin, C++, C#, or Python
Experience developing software on Agile teams
Experience developing applications for mobile platforms
Knowledge of cybersecurity fundamentals
Knowledge of software development life cycle
Experience writing software design documentation
Preferred
Active Top Secret / SCI security clearance with a Full Scope (lifestyle) poly
Experience leading software development teams
Deep knowledge of cryptography best practices
Deep knowledge of Android/Linux system internals
Experience with Android/Linux kernel development or driver development
Experience reverse engineering with Ghidra or IDAPro
Experience designing embedded software systems
Experience developing Flutter applications
Experience managing Linux virtual machines
Experience working with Microsoft Azure DevOps
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
401(k) match
Flexible Spending Accounts
EAP
Training and Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off
Holidays
Company
Markon
Markon is a federal government professional services firm.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Raymond Carney
Chief Executive Officer
Dave Morrison
Chief Delivery Officer
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