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Sr. Security Software Enginer (Starshield)

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Sr. Security Software Enginer (Starshield) in USA

  • Washington, DC

Responsibilities

  • Design and build Starshield security infrastructure, including cryptographic and other security-critical services.
  • Develop security features for Starshield routers, dishes, gateways, satellites, and related systems.
  • Design security into factory processes and provide supporting network services.
  • Maintain production systems and improve their security posture through direct implementation and recommendations to other engineering teams.
  • Build prototypes and identify, design, and test security improvements.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or another STEM discipline plus 5+ years of professional security software development experience, or 7+ years of professional security software development experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Experience with at least one software development language, such as Python, C++, or Golang.
  • Experience designing and implementing security solutions for operating systems, distributed systems, or other enterprise-scale infrastructure.
  • Preferred experience includes contributing security improvements to complex systems and working with trusted platform modules and hardware security modules.
  • Preferred knowledge includes network protocols, the TCP/IP stack, and UDP-based protocols.
  • Preferred qualifications include an advanced degree in a technical or engineering discipline and an active Top Secret, Top Secret SCI, or DOE Level Q clearance.
  • Must be able to communicate clearly, work independently and collaboratively, navigate complex systems, learn new technologies, and handle ambiguity.
  • Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed and successfully obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance.
  • Must meet applicable ITAR eligibility requirements or be eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations.

Benefits

  • Annual base salary range is $170,000.00-$265,000.00, excluding other compensation elements.
  • Benefits include medical, vision, dental, 401(k), short- and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, discounts, and other perks.
  • Employees may receive long-term incentives, discretionary bonuses, and access to an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
  • Employees may accrue three weeks of paid vacation, receive 10 or more paid holidays annually, and accrue paid sick leave under company policy.

Salary: $170k - $265k/yr

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