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Senior Kernel Developer Jobs in Washington, DC (NOW HIRING)

Core One

Senior Cyber Security Analyst

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$103K - $133K/yr

... kernel-level processing to detect and report on significant kernel events such as root kits, hooked ... Preferred : • Programming skills using scripting languages such as Perl, Python, or Bash. • ...

Core One

Senior Cyber Security Analyst

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$103K - $133K/yr

... kernel-level processing to detect and report on significant kernel events such as root kits, hooked ... Preferred : • Programming skills using scripting languages such as Perl, Python, or Bash. • ...

Leidos

Senior AI Engineer

Alexandria, VA · Hybrid

$131K - $237K/yr

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 If you're ...

Leidos

Senior AI Engineer

Rockville, MD · Hybrid

$131K - $237K/yr

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 If you're ...

Leidos

Senior AI Engineer

Rockville, MD · On-site

$131K - $237K/yr

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 If you're ...

Nightwing

Senior CNO Developer (Onsite)

Annapolis, MD · On-site

$99K - $206K/yr

Deep understanding of operating systems internals and kernel-level programming * Expertise in exploitation techniques, including buffer overflows, heap spraying, privilege escalation, and more

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As of Aug 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior kernel developer in Washington, DC is $90,933.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47,000.00 and $116,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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.

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Infographic showing various Senior Kernel Developer job openings in Washington, DC as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 2% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 10% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $90,933 per year, or $43.7 per hour.

Senior Cyber Security Analyst

Core One

Chantilly, VA • On-site

$103K - $133K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 4 days ago

Job description

Job Summary:
Core One is a team-oriented and dynamic company focused on national security solutions. They are seeking a Senior Cyber Security Analyst to support their IC program, which involves conducting forensic reviews of devices and analyzing data from various sources.
Responsibilities:
• Conduct hands-on forensic reviews of devices, including laptops and mobile devices, using open source or commercial forensic tools such as EnCase, FTK, X-Ways, Magnet IEF, or BlackLight.
• Handle and image various types of evidence from Solid State Drives (SSD), Hard Disk Drives (HDD), Thumb Drives, Volatile Memory, or Compact Disks.
• Extract and analyze data from various sources, including files, logs, directories, unallocated space, raw images, and custom databases.
• Parse data types to extract metadata and content of forensic value from diverse data sources.
• Demonstrate expertise in multiple operating systems, including Windows, Linux, iOS, and Android.
• Perform hands-on forensic reviews and reverse engineering of modern mobile devices such as Google Android or Apple iOS.
• Work with virtualization software and virtualized environments, including ESXi, VMWare, or VirtualBox.
• Conduct analysis of identified malicious software or code using both static and dynamic malware analysis.
• Utilize debuggers and disassemblers such as OllyDbg, WinDbg, IDA Pro, or Binary Ninja.
• Understand system kernel-level processing to detect and report on significant kernel events such as root kits, hooked functions, call tables, and data structures.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Demonstrated experience in digital forensics and hands-on forensic reviews.
• Proficiency in the use of forensic tools such as EnCase, FTK, X-Ways, Magnet IEF, or BlackLight.
• Experience with evidence handling and imaging from various storage media.
• Competence in data extraction and analysis from diverse data sources.
• In-depth understanding of multiple operating systems (Windows, Linux, iOS, Android).
• Experience with virtualization software and virtualized environments.
Preferred:
• Programming skills using scripting languages such as Perl, Python, or Bash.
• Familiarity with Sponsor’s enterprise and operational activities, technical development programs, information cybersecurity policies, and regulations.
• Knowledge of risk management standards, CNSSP 1253, FIPS 140-2, 199, 200, and NIST SP 800-37, 800-39, 800-53.
Company:
Core One is the frontier of innovative ideas and creative solutions to solve our nation's most complex challenges. Founded in 2014, the company is headquartered in Sterling, USA, with a team of 201-500 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.
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Industry

Guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

Sterling, VA, US

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