Cyber Capabilities Developer, Principal (TS/SCI w/ Poly)
Job Description
Use your deep C programming and Windows Internals expertise to solve mission-critical technical challenges that directly support national security. At Parsons, you’ll work side-by-side with mission-focused experts, building innovative capabilities that truly matter.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Building high-performance software in C that leverages deep Windows Internals knowledge to support a critical customer mission.
- Embedding with the mission team on-site, working daily with subject matter experts in C, Windows internals, and related low-level disciplines.
- Designing, implementing, testing, and refining advanced capabilities with other senior engineers to meet complex and evolving mission needs.
- Applying reverse engineering and/or vulnerability research skills to uncover system behaviors, identify new approaches, and prototype novel solutions.
- Troubleshooting and debugging at the system and kernel level, ensuring robustness, security, and performance under demanding conditions.
- Contributing to a culture of technical excellence by sharing knowledge, mentoring teammates, conducting design/code reviews, and continually sharpening your own skills in C, Windows internals, and low-level engineering.
What Required Skills You'll Bring
- Active TS/SCI with Polygraph (current and in-scope).
- Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
- Additional years of directly related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- 10+ years of related experience in low-level software development.
- Strong, hands-on experience with Windows internals, such as: Kernel architecture, Driver and device model, Memory management, Process/thread models, Security mechanisms.
- Advanced proficiency in C programming, with a track record of building software that is: High-performance, Reliable and maintainable, Security-conscious and robust.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring
- Expert-level reverse engineering experience, including tools, techniques, and methodologies used in low-level analysis.
- Hypervisor experience, including design and/or development of hypervisors or virtualization-related components.
Pay
Salary Range: $148,300.00 - $266,900.00
Benefits
We 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!
About the Role
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.
Qualifications
To apply, please visit our careers page and submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and skills.
Skills
Active TS/SCI with Polygraph (current and in-scope), Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, 10+ years of related experience in low-level software development, Strong, hands-on experience with Windows internals, Advanced proficiency in C programming, Expert-level reverse engineering experience, Hypervisor experience.
Benefits
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!
Benefits
We 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!
Pay
Salary Range: $148,300.00 - $266,900.00
Benefits
We 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!
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
Application Instructions
To apply, please visit our careers page and submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and skills.