Intern Linux Kernel Development Jobs in Ashburn, VA

Markon is hiring a Principal Cyber Software Engineer for our Virginia client out of Chantilly, VA. The ideal professional will have extensive experience supporting, developing, presenting, and defending highly-secure mobile application systems and play a critcial role in shaping the direction and success of the mission.

• Design, development, and deliver high-quality mobile software on the Android platform.
• Defend the architecture in rigorous reviews.
• Effectively communicate ideas to customer leadership.
• Understand and articulate complex data integration efforts to technical and non-technical professionals.
• Mentor and lead more junior members of the team with applicable SDLC methodologies.
• Ensure high fidelity coding in multiple common and uncommon software languages.
• Maintain knowledge of up-to-date development methodologies, risks, and technologies.

Required:

• A minimum of an active Secret security clearance to be considered.
  • Willingness to aquire a TS/SCI with a Full Scope (Lifestyle) Polygraph and stay on contract throughout the full investigation and adjudication.
  • Candidates with a secret level of clearance must meet all required and most desired qualifications.
• Minimum education and experience are 8 years' experience is required:
  • 8 years' experience with Bachelor's in Science.
  • 6 years' experience with Masters in Science.
  • 4 years' experience with PhD.
• Proficient in C, Rust, Java, Kotlin, C++, C#, or Python.
• Experience developing software on Agile teams.
• Experience developing applications for mobile platforms.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity fundamentals.
• Knowledge of software development life cycle.
• Experience writing software design documentation.

Desired:

• Active Top Secret / SCI security clearance with a Full Scope (lifestyle) poly.
• Experience leading software development teams.
• Deep knowledge of cryptography best practices.
• Deep knowledge of Android/Linux system internals.
• Experience with Android/Linux kernel development or driver development.
• Experience reverse engineering with Ghidra or IDAPro.
• Experience designing embedded software systems.
• Experience developing Flutter applications.
• Experience managing Linux virtual machines.
• Experience working with Microsoft Azure DevOps.

Eager to join a team where your skills are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your impact is profound? Look no further than Markon, a premier consulting firm deeply dedicated to advancing our nation's most critical missions.

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Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, Markon has garnered national recognition for our unwavering dedication to excellence in serving the intelligence community, as well as federal civilian and defense agencies. Our growing reach extends across 17 states, 116 countries, and 5 continents, where our team of dynamic professionals collaborates to deliver unparalleled program and project management services.

Markon values people and the tremendous impact each individual can make - which is why we're consistently recognized as one of the best places to work in federal government consulting. Here, you can help solve the nation's most important challenges, surrounded by colleagues who help you grow, advance, and succeed. We are deeply dedicated to what matters - bringing out the best in each other to advance our clients' missions.Join us and make a meaningful impact.

Markon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Benefits Offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Training and Tuition Assistance, Paid Time Off, and Holidays