About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, IT.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Software Cyber Engineer to join an Offensive Cyber software team. This role focuses on designing, building, testing, and improving software tools that support offensive cyber operations and mission objectives.

• Design and develop software to support offensive cyber operations and mission requirements
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineers, analysts, and mission planners to translate user needs into reliable code
• Debug, test, and tune existing applications for performance, reliability, and security
• Create and execute software test plans and document results
• Contribute to continuous-improvement initiatives across tools, processes, and development pipelines
• Research and prototype new techniques, languages, and frameworks to stay ahead of emerging threats
• Apply AI prompting techniques where appropriate to accelerate development and analysis

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Minimum Qualifications

• Active US security clearance with a polygraph at the time of hire
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Network Engineering from an accredited college OR 4 years equivalent professional experience in lieu of a degree
• Demonstrated programming experience on Windows or Linux platforms (examples: systems programming, network programming)
• Ability to write and execute software test plans
• Ability to install and configure endpoint security tools such as anti-virus and anti-spyware

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Preferred / Desired Skills

• Experience with Windows, Linux, or network programming (2 years preferred)
• Familiarity with offensive cyber concepts and toolchains
• Certifications such as MCSE, RHCE, CEH, or CCNA are a plus
• Comfortable applying AI prompting in development and analysis workflows
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills

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Compensation & Benefits

• Full-time salary range: $91,200 — $169,400 per year (range provided by the client)
• This position may be eligible for a $25,000 sign-on bonus for external hires
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, parental leave, flexible schedules, education assistance, life and disability insurance, and employee assistance programs
• Additional short- or long-term incentive programs may be available depending on role and performance

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Location & Eligibility

• Work location: Harmans, MD (on-site / client site)
• Candidates must possess an active US security clearance with polygraph at time of hire
• Candidates must meet any citizenship and background requirements necessary to hold the required clearance

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Why Join

This role offers a fast-track launch for early-career engineers who are passionate about building scalable, efficient, and mission-impacting software in the cyber domain. You will work with experienced engineers on high-impact projects and have access to professional development, benefits, and a collaborative environment focused on mission success.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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