Software Developer (TS/SCI w/Poly)

What You'll Be Doing: Rapidly prototyping advanced offensive cyber capabilities with other senior engineers to meet complex and evolving mission needs. Embedding with the mission team on-site, working daily with subject matter experts in C, Windows internals, and related low-level disciplines. Collaborating with the vulnerability research team to gather relevant information on proof-of-concept exploits and engaging with the customer to ensure products meet operational needs. Contributing to a culture of technical excellence by sharing knowledge, mentoring teammates, conducting design/code reviews, and continually sharpening your own skills in programming, Windows internals, Linux internals, and low-level engineering. Applying offensive cyber domain expertise, including red/purple team operations, to develop and deliver mission-critical solutions. What Required Qualifications You'll Bring: Active TS/SCI w/PolyUSCC JQR qualified (Joint Qualification Record) personnel with proven experience in offensive cyber operations or equivalent contract/civilian work Bachelor's degree in related field (Computer Science, Cybersecurity, etc.) and 5+ years of experience in exploit/CNO tool development, with preference for offensive domain/red/purple team operators; Master's degree in related field and 3+ years of exploit/CNO tool development experience; 4+ additional years of directly related exploit/CNO tool development experience may be considered in lieu of degree Proficiency with programming languages such as .NET, Python, C/C++, and/or ASMAbility to analyze proof-of-concept exploit/CVE vulnerability and engineer it to be stable and testable Technical Operating System Knowledge with Linux or Windows Ability to generate accurate documentation for developers and testers What Desired Qualifications You'll Bring: Minimum 6–8 years of experience in exploit/CNO tool development Experience with rapid prototyping and automation tooling for advancing rapid outcomes Networking protocol/testing expertise Certified/trained in one or more of the following: Corelan Bootcamp/Advanced, ManTech ACTP Windows/Linux/VR&E, OSCP, OSED, OSWE, BCI Training, USCC CCD Developer (Senior) Experience with Ghidra, GDB, WinDebug, or Fuzzing Prior experience in offensive cyber operations, red/purple team activities, or equivalent work from a contract/civilian position

Location: Fort Meade/Columbia MD (On-Customer Site/Embedded)

NOTE: This position requires USCC JQR qualified personnel with proven offensive domain experience. Preference will be given to candidates with red/purple team backgrounds and rapid prototyping skills over traditional software development experience. Defensive-only or network operations center experience will not be considered sufficient for this role. Security Clearance Requirement: An active Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph security clearance is required for this position.

Salary Range: $103,500.00 - $181,100.00We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle! Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.