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Senior Kernel Developer Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

iOS CNO Software Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$144K/yr

Debug user-space and kernel components using LLDB and other native debugging tools. * Reverse engineer native binaries, iOS frameworks, and operating system components. * Work with iOS internals ...

Perform hands-on forensic reviews and reverse engineering of modern mobile devices such as Google ... Understand system kernel-level processing to detect and report on significant kernel events such as ...

Perform hands-on forensic reviews and reverse engineering of modern mobile devices such as Google ... Understand system kernel-level processing to detect and report on significant kernel events such as ...

iOS CNO Software Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$144K/yr

Debug user-space and kernel components using LLDB and other native debugging tools. * Reverse engineer native binaries, iOS frameworks, and operating system components. * Work with iOS internals ...

iOS CNO Software Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$143K/yr

Debug user-space and kernel components using LLDB and other native debugging tools. * Reverse engineer native binaries, iOS frameworks, and operating system components. * Work with iOS internals ...

Zetier is looking for a Senior Technical Lead with a strong foundation in cybersecurity ... Low-level software development (C/C++, uBoot, kernel drivers) * Reverse engineering compiled ...

Zetier is looking for a Senior Technical Lead with a strong foundation in cybersecurity ... Low-level software development (C/C++, uBoot, kernel drivers) * Reverse engineering compiled ...

Zetier is looking for a Senior Technical Lead with a strong foundation in cybersecurity ... Low-level software development (C/C++, uBoot, kernel drivers) * Reverse engineering compiled ...

Senior AI Engineer

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$150 - $200/hr

As a Senior AI Engineer, you will: * Support the development and operationalization of AI and ... Semantic Kernel * vLLM * Ollama * Ray * NVIDIA GPU ecosystems * Vector databases #ASBA #NMEC-Leidos ...

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Senior Kernel Developer information

What is the difference between Senior Kernel Developer vs Kernel Engineer?

AspectSenior Kernel DeveloperKernel Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's or higher in Computer Science, experience in kernel developmentSimilar credentials, often with specialized Linux or OS certifications
Work EnvironmentResearch and development, debugging, code optimizationDesign, implementation, testing of kernel modules and components
Industry UsageTech companies, hardware manufacturers, OS developersEmbedded systems, OS vendors, hardware integration

Both roles require strong knowledge of operating systems and kernel architecture. A Senior Kernel Developer typically focuses on advanced development and optimization, while a Kernel Engineer emphasizes designing and implementing kernel components. The roles often overlap but differ mainly in scope and focus within kernel development projects.

What cities in Virginia are hiring for Senior Kernel Developer jobs?

Cities in Virginia with the most Senior Kernel Developer job openings:

Senior Development Tester (CI/CD)

Beyond SOF

Fort Belvoir, VA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 5 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Implement and maintain developer infrastructure, diagnosing and remediating issues as they arise.

  • Conduct software analysis, testing, and evaluation, including source code review, dynamic/performance testing, and algorithm assessment.

  • Develop red team tooling at the kernel level in Windows.


Job description

Job Description
The company is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Development Tester to join our team! In this role you will get to conduct code review/analysis, dynamic/performance testing and evaluation, algorithm assessment, or open-source research on cyber-related vulnerabilities and exploitation development.
What You'll Be Doing:
  • Implement/maintain developer infrastructure, including diagnosing/remediating issues as they arise. Developer infrastructure concepts include but are not limited to: VPN, DNS, DHCP, LDAP, VM hypervisors (ESXi, Proxmox), artifact repositories (Nexus).
  • Software analysis, test, and evaluation, which may be described as any activities to characterize, profile, and/or validate software such as: source code review/analysis, dynamic/performance testing and evaluation, algorithm assessment, or open-source research on cyber-related vulnerabilities and exploitation development
  • Programming using modern languages
  • Develop red team tooling at the kernel level in Windows

What Required Skills You'll Bring:
  • 8+ years of total experience
  • Active TS/SCI
  • Must have 3+ years' experience in software analysis, test, and evaluation, which may be described as any activities to characterize, profile, and/or validate software such as: source code review/analysis, dynamic/performance testing and evaluation, algorithm assessment, or open-source research on cyber-related vulnerabilities and exploitation development
  • Should have experience with modern programming languages such as: C, C++, C#, or Java.
  • Must be able to travel 15%- OCONUS and CONUS locations

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
  • 5+ years' experience in software analysis, test, and evaluation
  • Experience with mission-driven rapid development in support of cyber operations
  • An expert understanding of red teaming or offensive cyber activities and attack methodologies that underpin tool requirements
  • Experience with cyber red team or offensive cyber development, primarily focused on post-exploitation tools and defense evasion
  • Comprehensive understanding of Win32APIs
  • Experience in DevSecOps principles and familiarity with automated code testing and CI/CD pipelines
  • Ability to implement/maintain developer infrastructure, including diagnosing/remediating issues as they arise. Developer infrastructure concepts include but are not limited to: VPN, DNS, DHCP, LDAP, VM hypervisors (ESXi, Proxmox), artifact repositories (Nexus).
  • Certifications focused on advanced offensive tool development or advanced exploit development
  • Familiarity with C2 platforms (e.g. Cobalt Strike)
  • Experience in developing red team tooling at the kernel level in Windows.

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.
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