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Parsons · Remote · US - Remote (Any Location)
In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!

 

At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

 

Job Description:

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Join an amazing collaborative team that analyzes, designs, and develops computer software to support marquee customers in Defense and Intelligence. We are seeking a CNO Software Developer to develop and maintain cyber network operations tools and capabilities that enable critical national security missions.


What You'll Be Doing:

  • Contribute code to CNO tool components in C under close guidance of senior and lead engineers, following established designs and standards
  • Write code predominantly in C, with contributions in Python for server-side components
  • Execute assigned development tasks following established procedures and coding standards
  • Troubleshoot software defects using debugging tools and techniques learned from senior team members
  • Support operationalizing proof-of-concept vulnerabilities and CVEs into deployable capabilities under supervision
  • Collaborate with team members on vulnerability research integration activities
  • Contribute to test procedures and technical documentation for CNO software deliverables
  • Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

  • Active Top Secret required; must be able to attain and maintain TS/SCI
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field (Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, etc.)
  • 2+ years of relevant cyber capability tool development and/or systems/embedded development experience (entry level); Master's Degree will be considered in lieu of experience requirement.
  • 0-2+ years developing in C or C++
  • Knowledge of networking fundamentals (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S)
  • Experience developing in Windows or Linux environments
  • Version control (Git)


What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and build automation workflows
  • Experience developing in both Windows and Linux environments
  • Building applications in Python
  • Knowledge of concurrent application development concepts (e.g., multi-threaded and/or distributed)
  • Multi-architecture assembly languages (e.g., ARM, MIPS)
  • Mobile development experience (e.g., Objective-C, Swift for iOS; Java, Kotlin for Android)
  • Additional operating systems (e.g., OSX, router/embedded firmware platforms)
  • Certifications include OSCP, OSED, OSWE, Corelan Academy. None required.

Travel Required: Up to 10% for remote roles

Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Top Secret security clearance is required for this position.​

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $88,400.00 - $154,700.00

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!

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

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.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.

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How this Software Engineer salary compares

This role pays $121,550/yr — below the typical range for Software Engineer roles.

$97,560 median $172,445 $258,900

Typical range $132,500–$215,000/yr, from 10,963 comparable Software Engineer listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Software Engineer salary insights →

About Parsons

Founded in 1944, Parsons Corporation, a digitally enabled solutions provider, is focused on creating the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. From Earth to outer space, we deliver tomorrow’s solutions today. Equipped with the capabilities required to take on any defense, intelligence, or critical infrastructure challenge, our agile, innovative, and disruptive approach enables us to deliver solutions at the speed of relevance. Our people are our greatest asset. We strive to be an employer of choice that engages employees in the community and creates rewarding career paths to cultivate a resilient workforce that is ready for the future. For more about Parso

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