What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Engineer position at Markon?
Overview
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Description
Markon's partner company is seeking multiple software engineers at various levels for our Fort Meade customer.
Responsibilities
The following responsibilities and requirements for these roles are a general outline of minimum qualifications and only reflect the core competencies of the of the work. Seniority, scope of work, and position type are subject to change before the end of the interviewing process.
As a Software Engineer, you may be responsible for (but not limited to):
- Developing, testing, and maintaining software solutions across various domains.
- Design and implement complex algorithms, optimize system performance, and/or ensure security through vulnerability research and debugging.
- Collaborating with teams to manage infrastructure, automate deployments, and analyze system architecture.
- Contribute to software security research, kernel development, and distributed system analysis while ensuring adherence to best practices and industry standards.
Qualifications
Requirements:
- Must have a TS/SCI FSP from this customer.
- 7–14 years of experience in software development, DevOps, or security research with a BS degree in Computer Science, STEM, or related field.
- Proficiency in C , Python, Java, and Assembly, with experience in multi-threaded programming.
- Strong background in Linux/UNIX, Windows, and/or RedHat/CentOS systems.
- Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, RKE2, and cloud-based infrastructure.
- Familiarity with Windows Kernel, device drivers, OS internals, and assembly (x86/x64, ARM, MIPS, etc.).
- Experience with AWS, AWS Lambdas, GitLab, Jira, Confluence, and Agile development.
- Proficiency in scripting languages (Bash, ksh, csh, Bourne) and automation tools like Ansible.
Preferred:
- Background in RF signal processing, DSP, SDR, and algorithm development.
- Experience with binary analysis, fuzzing, static/dynamic code analysis, and software-as-a-service architectures.
- Expertise in software architecture, security research, vulnerability analysis, and debugging.
Salary Range
USD $140,000.00 - USD $220,000.00 /Yr.The Markon pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.Salary : $140,000 - $220,000
