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In this role, you’ll be responsible for leading and contributing to the research and development of innovative software solutions and critical applications leveraged by our customers.\n*This is a hybrid position, with an onsite requirement of 3 days per week. This position also requires an active TS/SCI*\nWhat You’ll Do:\nEvaluate software for latent flaws which may constitute a vulnerability.\nEvaluate and develop circumventions for security mechanisms preventing code execution.\nDesign and develop hardware and software based CNO capabilities.\nAssist with designing, developing, documenting, testing, and debugging applications.\nApply knowledge of security concepts and networks.\nSet up and use virtualized infrastructure in developing and testing code.\nEducation/Experience/Skillset Required:\nYou have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field of study and 11 years of relevant experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience. \nStrong debugging expertise.\nExperience with TCP/IP networking and socket-level programming.\nKnowledge of CNO development concepts.\nBackground in software analysis and reverse engineering.\nExperience with assembly programming and assembly-level analysis.\nDeep understanding of low-level internals for one or more of the following: Windows, Unix/Linux, network devices, mobile devices, or unit test frameworks.\nHands-on experience with GitLab for source control, issue tracking, code review, and CI/CD pipeline development.\nAbility to conduct packet capture, traffic inspection, and protocol analysis using tools such as Wireshark and tcpdump.\nStrong understanding of Windows internals and Windows APIs, with software development experience in C/C++.\nExperience developing, analyzing, and debugging shellcode, including position-independent code (PIC).\nHypervisor development experience is a plus.\nTravel: Up to 15%\nClearance Required: Active TS/SCI\nAA / Disability / VeteranUS Salary Range: $141,000 - 196,000\nThe salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on several factors including location, skills, and experience. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package which includes employer paid health insurance and a 7% contribution to your 401k, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation.\nAIS is a leading cyber and information security company supporting mission critical operations across the DoD, intelligence community, commerce and beyond. Founded in 2001, AIS is a privately-owned company committed to excellence in all facets. We pride ourselves on offering some of the best benefits seen in the industry. 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