{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"93a5a0dccc5c62038645e4f0","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/93a5a0dccc5c62038645e4f0","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/93a5a0dccc5c62038645e4f0","title":"Application Developer/Reverse Engineer III","description":"Job Description\n\nSALARY RANGE $190,000 - $247,000/year.\n\nDUTIES As a successful candidate for the Application Developer/Reverse Engineer III role, you will serve as a Software Engineer and Reverse Engineer to develop cutting-edge security tools in a fast-paced, agile environment. Supporting key national security missions, you will work largely independently to research emerging opportunities and directly address customer requirements. Collaborating closely with analysts, data scientists, and software engineers within CNO’s Alternate Tradecraft Product Group, you will rapidly adapt and deploy new security solutions to deliver high-impact capabilities into operational use.\n\n,\nRequired Skills\n\nSKILLS\nDevelop Python applications to automate analysis and operational workflows\nReverse engineer network traffic and web applications\nEngage directly with customers to gather requirements and ensure optimal tool functionality\nCoordinate with software development teams to incorporate new technologies and leverage shared libraries\nManage data flows and data formatting to enable seamless integration into client systems\n\nQUALIFICATIONS A Bachelor of Computer Science or Computer Engineering and a minimum of Twelve (12) years of software/system development is required. Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor's degree. A Master's of Computer Science or Computer Engineering with a minimum of Ten (10) years of experience is also acceptable. Experience must consist of technical expertise in at least three (3) of the following areas:\nSystem Requirements Analysis\nSoftware System Design\nSoftware System Development\nSoftware System Integration\nSoftware System Testing\n\nIn addition, the individual shall have at least ten (10) years of work experience in four (4) or more of the following areas:\nDeveloping software applications in C, C++, or Java\nDeveloping software applications for Unix, Linux, or Windows environments\nDeveloping DLLs for the Windows environment\nDevelopment on computer telephony platforms using cards such as Dialogic\nObject-oriented design and programming\nWorking knowledge of common protocols/standards such as TCP/IP, SNMP, H.323, X.25, 802.1I, 802.16, SIP, MEGACO, or MGCP\nWeb development with XML, PHP, MySQL, ColdFusion, or Apache\nScript writing using Perl, Python, Bourne shell, C shell, or other proprietary scripting languages\nDatabase experience with Sybase, Oracle, or Microsoft (SQL Server)\nReverse engineering and analysis of software\nKernel knowledge of Unix (Linux)\nBit-level data analysis\n\nAdditionally, the candidate must be able to:\nDemonstrate production-grade software development experience in Python\nAnalyze web protocols and traffic including HTTP, HTML, and JavaScript\nMonitor network communications using Burp Suite, browser developer tools, or Wireshark\nContainerize and deploy services using Docker and Kubernetes\nUtilize Git and GitLab for version control and repository management\nLeverage AI-assisted coding tools such as Claude Code, Copilot, or Cursor to streamline workflows\nApply Atlassian tools such as Jira and Confluence to support project management and documentation\n\n,\nDesired Skills\n\nNICE-TO-HAVES\nPrototype web applications using JavaScript\nAnalyze cybersecurity-related datasets, including network traffic and OS events\nApply knowledge of end-to-end SIGINT collection and analysis systems\nLeverage experience with production CNO capabilities and operational workflows\nDevelop or reverse engineer mobile applications and communications\nDesign and configure GitLab CI/CD automated builds\n\n,\nAbout Black Eagle Defense\n\nBlack Eagle Defense is a Maryland-based small business that provides Information Technology, Cybersecurity, and related Consulting Services to the private and public sectors. Our team is composed of highly trained professionals with a commitment to continued learning, versatility, and adaptability within the ever-evolving technological landscape.\nWe are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.","company":"Black Eagle Defense","rawCompany":"black eagle defense","city":"Fort Meade","state":"MD","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-27T12:47:11.416Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1211.00","title":"Computer Systems Analysts","slug":"computer-systems-analysts"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Application Developer/Reverse Engineer III","description":"Job Description\n\nSALARY RANGE $190,000 - $247,000/year.\n\nDUTIES As a successful candidate for the Application Developer/Reverse Engineer III role, you will serve as a Software Engineer and Reverse Engineer to develop cutting-edge security tools in a fast-paced, agile environment. Supporting key national security missions, you will work largely independently to research emerging opportunities and directly address customer requirements. Collaborating closely with analysts, data scientists, and software engineers within CNO’s Alternate Tradecraft Product Group, you will rapidly adapt and deploy new security solutions to deliver high-impact capabilities into operational use.\n\n,\nRequired Skills\n\nSKILLS\nDevelop Python applications to automate analysis and operational workflows\nReverse engineer network traffic and web applications\nEngage directly with customers to gather requirements and ensure optimal tool functionality\nCoordinate with software development teams to incorporate new technologies and leverage shared libraries\nManage data flows and data formatting to enable seamless integration into client systems\n\nQUALIFICATIONS A Bachelor of Computer Science or Computer Engineering and a minimum of Twelve (12) years of software/system development is required. Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor's degree. A Master's of Computer Science or Computer Engineering with a minimum of Ten (10) years of experience is also acceptable. 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Our team is composed of highly trained professionals with a commitment to continued learning, versatility, and adaptability within the ever-evolving technological landscape.\nWe are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.","datePosted":"2026-08-27T12:47:11.416Z","dateModified":"2026-08-27T12:47:11.416Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Black Eagle Defense","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Fort Meade","addressRegion":"MD","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"93a5a0dccc5c62038645e4f0"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/93a5a0dccc5c62038645e4f0"}}