Application Developer/Reverse Engineer III

SALARY RANGE $190,000 - $247,000/year.

DUTIES As a successful candidate for the Application Developer/Reverse Engineer III role, you will serve as a Software Engineer and Reverse Engineer to develop cutting-edge security tools in a fast-paced, agile environment. Supporting key national security missions, you will work largely independently to research emerging opportunities and directly address customer requirements. Collaborating closely with analysts, data scientists, and software engineers within CNO’s Alternate Tradecraft Product Group, you will rapidly adapt and deploy new security solutions to deliver high-impact capabilities into operational use.

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Required Skills

SKILLS

Develop Python applications to automate analysis and operational workflows

Reverse engineer network traffic and web applications

Engage directly with customers to gather requirements and ensure optimal tool functionality

Coordinate with software development teams to incorporate new technologies and leverage shared libraries

Manage data flows and data formatting to enable seamless integration into client systems

QUALIFICATIONS A Bachelor of Computer Science or Computer Engineering and a minimum of Twelve (12) years of software/system development is required. Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor's degree. A Master's of Computer Science or Computer Engineering with a minimum of Ten (10) years of experience is also acceptable. Experience must consist of technical expertise in at least three (3) of the following areas:

System Requirements Analysis

Software System Design

Software System Development

Software System Integration

Software System Testing

In addition, the individual shall have at least ten (10) years of work experience in four (4) or more of the following areas:

Developing software applications in C, C++, or Java

Developing software applications for Unix, Linux, or Windows environments

Developing DLLs for the Windows environment

Development on computer telephony platforms using cards such as Dialogic

Object-oriented design and programming

Working knowledge of common protocols/standards such as TCP/IP, SNMP, H.323, X.25, 802.1I, 802.16, SIP, MEGACO, or MGCP

Web development with XML, PHP, MySQL, ColdFusion, or Apache

Script writing using Perl, Python, Bourne shell, C shell, or other proprietary scripting languages

Database experience with Sybase, Oracle, or Microsoft (SQL Server)

Reverse engineering and analysis of software

Kernel knowledge of Unix (Linux)

Bit-level data analysis

Additionally, the candidate must be able to:
Demonstrate production-grade software development experience in Python

Analyze web protocols and traffic including HTTP, HTML, and JavaScript

Monitor network communications using Burp Suite, browser developer tools, or Wireshark

Containerize and deploy services using Docker and Kubernetes

Utilize Git and GitLab for version control and repository management

Leverage AI-assisted coding tools such as Claude Code, Copilot, or Cursor to streamline workflows

Apply Atlassian tools such as Jira and Confluence to support project management and documentation

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Desired Skills

NICE-TO-HAVES

Prototype web applications using JavaScript

Analyze cybersecurity-related datasets, including network traffic and OS events

Apply knowledge of end-to-end SIGINT collection and analysis systems

Leverage experience with production CNO capabilities and operational workflows

Develop or reverse engineer mobile applications and communications

Design and configure GitLab CI/CD automated builds

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About Black Eagle Defense

Black Eagle Defense is a Maryland-based small business that provides Information Technology, Cybersecurity, and related Consulting Services to the private and public sectors. Our team is composed of highly trained professionals with a commitment to continued learning, versatility, and adaptability within the ever-evolving technological landscape.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.