T-Rex SolutionsVerified Source

Senior Software Engineer, National Security & Malware Modernization

200K–250K
Onsite · Washington, District of Columbia
Posted August 14, 2026
full-time

Overview

Own critical malware analysis modernization efforts at scale within a national security program. You will lead development for a virtual malware containment enclave and modernization of enrichment services. Join a dynamic team of engineers driving high-priority capabilities in support of the Intelligence Community. This role blends hands-on software design with technical leadership across multiple teams, influencing standards and architecture. What sets this role apart is the opportunity to impact national security infrastructure through advanced data-centric engineering and collaboration with system and hardware engineers.

What You'll Do10

  • 1Lead development of software solutions for malware containment enclave and enrichment services.
  • 2Design and code new features and modify existing software to meet performance and functional standards.
  • 3Coordinate software system installation and monitor operation to ensure compliance with specifications.
  • 4Oversee one or more software development teams and ensure alignment with project constraints.
  • 5Confer with system engineers to derive requirements and obtain information on project limitations and interfaces.
  • 6Develop and implement complex database interfaces and queries for data repositories.
  • 7Implement algorithms that meet strict timing and resource constraints while ensuring quality control.
  • 8Drive testing procedures and documentation improvements across the software lifecycle.
  • 9Recommend new technologies and processes for complex software projects.
  • 10Provide technical leadership and ensure adherence to software development processes across teams.

Requirements10

  • 1Bachelor's and 12 years of related experience or 25 years of related experience without a degree
  • 2Active TS/SCI w/ FSP required within 7 years
  • 3Strong knowledge of software design, debugging, and documentation practices
  • 4Experience leading software development teams and coordinating with system and hardware engineers
  • 5Proficiency in designing or implementing complex algorithms and database interfaces
  • 6Experience with Kotlin Spring or Spring Boot, Python, Java, REST, MongoDB
  • 7Ability to develop simple data queries for databases or data repositories
  • 8Demonstrated ability to analyze performance standards and optimize software systems
  • 9Experience with test procedure development and quality control across software components
  • 10Strong communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams

Salary Insight

$200 - $250k per year

Location

Typeonsite
LocationWashington, District of Columbia

Required Skills

KotlinSpringSpring BootPythonJavaRESTMongoDB
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