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Windows Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

Required Qualifications: * 3 plus years of experience in a Windows desktop engineering or support role * Proficiency in Windows 10 and Windows 11 troubleshooting and support * Handson experience with ...

Intellectix

Windows Engineer

Springfield, VA

Windows Engineer Location: Springfield, VA Clearance: TS/SCI Citizenship: US Citizenship Required Whether running countries, corporations, or courtrooms, our clients bear the responsibility for ...

Intellectix

Windows Engineer

Springfield, VA · On-site

Windows Engineer Location: Springfield, VA Clearance: TS/SCI Citizenship: US Citizenship Required Whether running countries, corporations, or courtrooms, our clients bear the responsibility for ...

Paradigminfotech

Windows Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

Fannie Mae is in transition from Windows XP to Windows 8.1.Current;ly there are about 14,000 Windows XP machines and about 1700 Windows 8.1 machines and the majority of Windows XP machines are ...

M9 Solutions

Windows CNO Developer

Herndon, VA · On-site

M9 Solutions is seeking a Windows CNO Developer to work on-site in support of a government contract for a client located in Herndon, VA . An active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph clearance is ...

M9 Solutions

Windows CNE Developer

Arlington, VA · On-site

M9 Solutions is seeking a Windows CNO Developer to work on-site in support of a government contract for a client located in Arlington, VA . An active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph clearance is ...

M9 Solutions

Windows CNO Developer

Herndon, VA · On-site

They are seeking a Windows CNO Developer to design, develop, and maintain CNO/CNE capabilities targeting Windows systems, working on-site in Herndon, VA. Responsibilities : • Design, develop, and ...

M9 Solutions

Windows CNE Developer

Arlington, VA · On-site

They are seeking a Windows CNO Developer to design, develop, and maintain CNO/CNE capabilities targeting Windows systems, collaborating with operators and analysts to refine capabilities based on ...

Nightwing

Windows Application Developer

Sterling, VA · On-site

Nightwing is seeking experienced Windows Application Developers to support the design, development, testing, and maintenance of Windows-based software applications. The ideal candidates will possess ...

Nwis

Windows Kernel Developer

Sterling, VA

Nightwing is seeking experienced Windows Kernel Developers to support the design, development, testing, and debugging of low-level Windows operating system software. The ideal candidates will bring ...

Nightwing

Windows Kernel Developer

Sterling, VA · On-site

Nightwing is seeking experienced Windows Kernel Developers to support the design, development, testing, and debugging of low-level Windows operating system software. The ideal candidates will bring ...

Nwis

Windows Application Developer

Sterling, VA · On-site

Nightwing is seeking experienced Windows Application Developers to support the design, development, testing, and maintenance of Windows-based software applications. The ideal candidates will possess ...

M9 Solutions

Windows CNE Developer

Arlington, VA

$180K - $250K/yr

M9 Solutions is seeking a Windows CNO Developer to work on-site in support of a government contract for a client located in Arlington, VA . An active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph clearance is ...

M9 Solutions

Windows CNO Developer

Herndon, VA

$180K - $250K/yr

M9 Solutions is seeking a Windows CNO Developer to work on-site in support of a government contract for a client located in Herndon, VA . An active TS/SCI clearance is required. Responsibilities

M9 Solutions

Windows CNE Developer

Arlington, VA · On-site

$180K - $250K/yr

M9 Solutions is seeking a Windows CNO Developer to work on-site in support of a government contract for a client located in Arlington, VA . An active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph clearance is ...

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Windows Developer

Cohere Technology Group LLC

Herndon, VA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago

Job description

Position Title: Windows Developer - Kernel & Reverse Engineering
Location: Arlington, VA or Herndon, VA
Clearance Required: Active ISA/TS (Top Secret) or higher
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled Windows Developer with expertise in kernel-level development and reverse engineering to join our advanced technology team in Arlington or Herndon, VA. This role is critical for designing, developing, and analyzing low-level Windows components to support national security and cyber defense missions.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Design and implement software components in the Windows kernel space.
  • Perform reverse engineering of binaries to identify functionality, vulnerabilities, or behaviors.
  • Collaborate with cybersecurity analysts, researchers, and fellow engineers to develop cutting-edge tools and capabilities.
  • Analyze undocumented OS behaviors and contribute to low-level system integration.
  • Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following security best practices.

Required Qualifications:
  • Strong experience in Windows kernel development (e.g., drivers, low-level APIs, internals).
  • Solid reverse engineering skills using tools such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, WinDbg, etc.
  • Proficiency in C/C++ and experience with debugging and performance tuning.
  • Deep understanding of Windows OS internals and system architecture.
  • Active ISA/TS clearance or higher (no exceptions).

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with malware analysis, exploit development, or vulnerability research.
  • Familiarity with secure coding practices and hardened system development.
  • Background working in national security, defense, or intelligence domains.

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