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Owl Cyber Defense is a cybersecurity company delivering rigorously tested, purpose-built, made-in-the-USA cross-domain and data diode solutions for high-assurance network protectio
Software Engineer
Location
United States
Posted
107 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Mid Level
Job Description
Software Engineer
Owl Cyber Defense
This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description In this Software Engineering role, you will be responsible for investigating, enhancing, designing, developing, and testing Linux based security systems. You will work on multiple projects identifying and resolving complex security issues. Projects involve deep security vulnerabilities that target the operating system level. This is an opportunity to deepen your operating system security knowledge with a recognized leader in the industry. You will learn SELinux and other security processes to harden complex systems. This opportunity will allow you to be part of a strong technical team with a high degree of autonomy and significant responsibility. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering or Mathematics - 5+ years of experience in software development (those with additional years of experience are encouraged to apply) with one or more of the following languages: Rust, Java, and Python - Rust, Java and Python software development experience - Linux/Unix Operating System level programming - XML, XSLT, XPROC (or related technical experience) development experience - Software testing experience Requirements - Experience writing trusted code or providing kernel level functionality - Design and developing filter software for Cross Domain Solutions - Experience with identification and specification of data attack, data disclosure, etc. associated with file formats and protocols - Experience with embedded systems development - Experience with SELinux - Experience with RHEL, systemd and creating systemd unit files - C/C++ development experience - This position supports hybrid and/or remote work (periodic trips to the office expected) - US Citizenship required as candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance. Company Description Owl Cyber Defense Solutions, LLC is a fast-growing cybersecurity solutions company, holding a firm leadership position in network security and secure information transfer. It is a privately-owned US company with offices in Columbia, MD, Danbury, CT and Morrisville, NC. Owl Cyber Defense is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering or Mathematics
- 5+ years of experience in software development (those with additional years of experience are encouraged to apply) with one or more of the following languages: Rust, Java, and Python
- Rust, Java and Python software development experience
- Linux/Unix Operating System level programming
- XML, XSLT, XPROC (or related technical experience) development experience
- Software testing experience
- Experience writing trusted code or providing kernel level functionality
- Design and developing filter software for Cross Domain Solutions
- Experience with identification and specification of data attack, data disclosure, etc. associated with file formats and protocols
- Experience with embedded systems development
- Experience with SELinux
- Experience with RHEL, systemd and creating systemd unit files
- C/C++ development experience
- This position supports hybrid and/or remote work (periodic trips to the office expected)
- US Citizenship required as candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
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