Lead Linux Software Developer

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Overview of Opportunity

Two Six Technologies is currently seeking a Lead Linux Software Developer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and deploying capabilities for our customers. Additionally, you will have the responsibility of productizing Proof-of-Concepts that are handed off by a team of reverse engineers.

Job Responsibilities & Duties:

Serve as the primary capability developer on a small, highly motivated team

Apply knowledge of Linux/Unix based systems to help solve complex mission challenges

Maturing proof-of-concept R&D technology to operational fieldable solutions

Assist with reverse engineering and debugging of relevant linux applications

Provide mentoring to more junior developers on capability development strategies, methodologies, and implementation

Act as the team lead in implementing an Agile framework, Lean-Agile development, and applying Lean-Agile in leadership

Engaging in technical exchanges with transition partners and key stakeholders

Minimum Qualifications:

Active TS/SCI and polygraph clearance

Minimum of 10 years of Unix kernel experience internals including mandatory/discretionary access controls, runtime linker/loader, object file formats, file systems, and process/thread APIs & data structures.

At least 8 years of experience with network sockets programming and expert packet-level understanding of IP, TCP, and other application level protocols.

Demonstrated experience in developing applications in C/C++, and Python

Experience as a developer on an Agile development/Scrum-style team.

Experience with at least one modern automation framework (preferably Ansible)

Knowledge of memory protection modules (ASLR/DEP, etc.)

Experience tracing code execution in a debugger (WinDbg/gdb/IDAPro)

Ability to work at Two Six headquarters in Arlington, Virginia. Flexible work schedule during the week.

Nice to haves:

Scrum Alliance Certified Scrum Master (CSM)

Experience with testing, CI/CD pipelines, and virtual machine test ranges

Experience with hosted version controls (Git or Gitlab)

Experience with firmware/driver development across Linux, Windows, or embedded systems

Experience with identifying and analyzing vulnerabilities in complex applications

Ability to rapidly find bearings in unfamiliar code bases

Experience leading a team of junior/mid-level developers

Clearance Requirements:

Active TS/SCI and polygraph clearance

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