Principal Cyber Software Engineer (iOS)

Nightwing

$120K — $150K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current TS/SCI security clearance required
  • 8+ years of experience with C/C++ on Unix/Linux
  • Experience developing applications for iOS
  • Proficient in Objective-C
  • Knowledge of core Unix features such as Named Pipes and pThreads

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with end users to address real-time cyber challenges
  • Integrate reverse engineering findings into application developments
  • Develop high-impact native applications for mobile devices
  • Gather continuous feedback from users to improve products
  • Expand knowledge of mobile platforms to meet customer needs

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on-site with end users
  • Collaborative team environment with passionate professionals
  • Potential for a signing bonus for qualified candidates
  • Involvement in innovative cybersecurity projects
Full Job Description
Principal Cyber Engineer

Cyber Offense and Defense Experts (CODEX) is seeking a cyber engineer to join our team to solve real-time cyber challenges, working on site with our end users in their spaces. Applicants will join a team of developers building high impact native applications for mobile devices, with continuous and meaningful feedback from users. Applicants are expected to integrate reverse engineering results into development products and expand their knowledge of the mobile platform to meet development objectives and customer requirements.

The place of performance for this work is at a customer site in Sterling, Virginia.

Security Clearance

Current TS/SCI clearance is required

Technical Requirements
  • Top Secret Clearance
  • At least 8 years of experience with C/C++ on Unix/Linux platforms
  • Experience developing on iOS
  • Experience with objective C
  • Experience with core Unix features, including
    • Named Pipes / Pipes
    • pThreads
    • Signal Handlers
  • Familiarity with static decompilers (e.g HexRays) & disassemblers (e.g. Ghidra)


Desired Experience
  • Experience developing in iOS kernel space
  • Experience with the ARM64/ARM32 Architecture or other similar platform
  • Experience with Core Foundation framework
  • Experience using virtualization technologies (e.g., Corellium)
  • Experience using Docker
  • Familiarity with Atlassian products (Bitbucket, Bamboo, JIRA, etc.)
  • Familiarity with version control software such as git
  • Developing proof-of-concept exploit software


Education Requirements

Requires a degree in a technical discipline

This position is not relocation eligible but a signing bonus may be an option for the sufficiently qualified candidate.

At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we'll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.

Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team.

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