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Red Team Senior WiFi Developer

Fort Belvoir, VA · On-site

$61.75 - $81.50/hr

... network/communication protocol analysis, software vulnerability research, or software exploit ... Active TS/SCI Clearance * 3+ years as a software developer * Demonstrated expertise pursuant to ...

... network/communication protocol analysis, software vulnerability research, or software exploit ... Reverse Engineering Malware (GREM) Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Top Secret SCI This ...

As part of the engineering team, you'll own the Windows-based configuration software that ... Experience with communication protocols (serial / TCP-IP) between an application and a device.

Our company provides application analysis, design, development and programming, software ... Experience with SNMP, TR-69 and TNM protocols is desired * Good communication skill and problem ...

Our company provides application analysis, design, development and programming, software ... Experience with SNMP, TR-69 and TNM protocols is desired * Good communication skill and problem ...

Senior Software Developer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$120K - $175K/yr

Senior Software Developer 2 days ago Requisition ID: 2056 Salary Range: $120,000.00 To $175,000.00 ... Experience with cloud-ready microservice architecture, including MQTT communication protocol.

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How much do communication protocol software developer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for communication protocol software developer in the United States is $111,845.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $90,000.00 and $130,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Communication Protocol Software Developer vs Network Software Engineer?

AspectCommunication Protocol Software DeveloperNetwork Software Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Computer Science or related field; certifications like CCNA, CCNP beneficialBachelor's in Computer Engineering, Networking, or related; similar certifications often required
Work EnvironmentDevelops and tests communication protocols, often in labs or development teamsDesigns and maintains network systems, working in data centers or enterprise environments
Industry UsageTelecommunications, embedded systems, IoT devicesIT infrastructure, enterprise networks, service providers
Common Search/ComparisonFocuses on protocol development and implementationFocuses on network design and optimization

While both roles involve networking and require similar technical skills, Communication Protocol Software Developers specialize in creating and testing communication protocols, whereas Network Software Engineers focus on designing and maintaining network infrastructure. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus.

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Infographic showing various Communication Protocol Software Developer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $111,845 per year, or $53.8 per hour.

Red Team Senior WiFi Developer

Fort Belvoir, VA • On-site

Beyond SOF
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services • 11 - 50 employees

$61.75 - $81.50/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 5 days ago


Job description

The company is looking for an amazingly talented Senior WiFi Developer to join our team! In this role you will get to conduct vulnerability research, exploitation, and nday weaponization against wireless and mobile (Android / IOS) targets

What You'll Be Doing:
  • Offensive capability development
  • Will develop exploits, shellcode, and bypassing mitigations s
  • Conduct dynamic analysis
  • Malware development, analysis and software vulnerability research
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
  • Must have 8 years of experience overall
  • Active TS/SCI Clearance
  • 3+ years as a software developer
  • Demonstrated expertise pursuant to WiFi exploitation
  • 1+ years’ demonstrated experience with vulnerability research, exploitation, and nday weaponization against wireless and mobile (Android / IOS) targets.
  • Proficient in C and C# and BOFs
  • Should have 1+ years’ experience in offensive capability development for Windows environments
  • Should have 1+ years’ experience working in an agile/scrum environment.
  • Special requirements: Must pass the Advanced Cyber Red Team senior developer aptitude test
  • Must be able to travel 15%- OCONUS and CONUS locations
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
  • Experience with C2 frameworks, especially Cobalt Strike
  • Experience with host-based computer forensics, network-based forensics, cyber incident response, cyber-criminal investigation, intrusion detection/analysis, designing countermeasures and mitigations against potential exploitations of programming language weaknesses and vulnerabilities, cyber red teaming, network penetration testing, security operations center analysis, defensive cyber operations, or offensive cyber operation
  • Malware development, analysis, binary disassembly, binary decomplication, network/communication protocol analysis, software vulnerability research, or software exploit development
  • 3-5 years development industry experience
  • Experience in the development of Windows kernel modules
  • Strong familiarity with Windows Active Directory
  • Experience developing exploits, shellcode, and bypassing mitigations such as nonexecutable stack (NX) and ASLR as well as more advanced exploit mitigations
  • Strong familiarity with the Windows API/Win32 modules for tool development
  • Ability to conduct dynamic analysis as needed via debuggers
Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Top Secret SCI

What You'll Be Doing:
  • Offensive capability development
  • Will develop exploits, shellcode, and bypassing mitigations s
  • Conduct dynamic analysis
  • Malware development, analysis and software vulnerability research
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
  • Must have 8 years of experience overall
  • Active TS/SCI Clearance
  • 3+ years as a software developer
  • Demonstrated expertise pursuant to WiFi exploitation
  • 1+ years’ demonstrated experience with vulnerability research, exploitation, and nday weaponization against wireless and mobile (Android / IOS) targets.
  • Proficient in C and C# and BOFs
  • Should have 1+ years’ experience in offensive capability development for Windows environments
  • Should have 1+ years’ experience working in an agile/scrum environment.
  • Special requirements: Must pass the Advanced Cyber Red Team senior developer aptitude test
  • Must be able to travel 15%- OCONUS and CONUS locations
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
  • Experience with C2 frameworks, especially Cobalt Strike
  • Experience with host-based computer forensics, network-based forensics, cyber incident response, cyber-criminal investigation, intrusion detection/analysis, designing countermeasures and mitigations against potential exploitations of programming language weaknesses and vulnerabilities, cyber red teaming, network penetration testing, security operations center analysis, defensive cyber operations, or offensive cyber operation
  • Malware development, analysis, binary disassembly, binary decomplication, network/communication protocol analysis, software vulnerability research, or software exploit development
  • 3-5 years development industry experience
  • Experience in the development of Windows kernel modules
  • Strong familiarity with Windows Active Directory
  • Experience developing exploits, shellcode, and bypassing mitigations such as nonexecutable stack (NX) and ASLR as well as more advanced exploit mitigations
  • Strong familiarity with the Windows API/Win32 modules for tool development
  • Ability to conduct dynamic analysis as needed via debuggers
  • Expertise in AV/EDR evasion techniques.
Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Top Secret SCI

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

Our Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our 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.

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!

The company 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 quest—

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