Fort Meade, Maryland, United States · On-site
$207k–$227k/yr
Our Mission Statement At Aperio Global, we bring together experts in cybersecurity, AI, data analytics, and cloud technologies to solve complex national security challenges. We focus on work where our expertise creates t…
Skills: Python, C/C++, Assembly (x86), Software Architecture, Operating System Design
Fort Meade, Maryland, United States · On-site
Our Mission Statement At Aperio Global, we bring together experts in cybersecurity, AI, data analytics, and cloud technologies to solve complex national security challenges. We focus on work where our expertise creates t…
Skills: Systems Integration, Linux Administration, Network Administration, Unix Shell Scripting, PKI Certificate Management
Fort Meade, Maryland, United States · On-site
Our Mission Statement At Aperio Global, we bring together experts in cybersecurity, AI, data analytics, and cloud technologies to solve complex national security challenges. We focus on work where our expertise creates t…
Skills: Computer Network Defense, Vulnerability Assessment, Incident Response, Packet Analysis, Network Protocols
Fort Meade, Maryland, United States · On-site
Our Mission Statement At Aperio Global, we bring together experts in cybersecurity, AI, data analytics, and cloud technologies to solve complex national security challenges. We focus on work where our expertise creates t…
Skills: Java, Python, PySpark, Hadoop, MapReduce
Fort Meade, Maryland, United States · On-site
$95k–$243k/yr
Our Mission Statement At Aperio Global, we bring together experts in cybersecurity, AI, data analytics, and cloud technologies to solve complex national security challenges. We focus on work where our expertise creates t…
Skills: Network Defense, Vulnerability Analysis, Intrusion Detection, Network Traffic Analysis, Penetration Testing
Fort Meade, Maryland, United States · On-site
$95k–$243k/yr
Our Mission Statement At Aperio Global, we bring together experts in cybersecurity, AI, data analytics, and cloud technologies to solve complex national security challenges. We focus on work where our expertise creates t…
Skills: Cyber Network Operations, Exploitation Planning, Data Analysis, Network Engineering, Vulnerability Analysis
Fort Meade, Maryland, United States · On-site
$130k–$230k/yr
Our Mission Statement At Aperio Global, we bring together experts in cybersecurity, AI, data analytics, and cloud technologies to solve complex national security challenges. We focus on work where our expertise creates t…
Skills: FPGA Development, Digital Signal Processing, C, C++, Linux
Fort Meade, Maryland, United States · On-site
$180k–$200k/yr
Our Mission Statement At Aperio Global, we bring together experts in cybersecurity, AI, data analytics, and cloud technologies to solve complex national security challenges. We focus on work where our expertise creates t…
Skills: Python, Jupyter Notebooks, Software Architecture, RESTful API Development, Data Processing
Fort Meade, Maryland, United States · On-site
$190k–$205k/yr
Our Mission Statement At Aperio Global, we bring together experts in cybersecurity, AI, data analytics, and cloud technologies to solve complex national security challenges. We focus on work where our expertise creates t…
Skills: Product Management, Technical Roadmapping, Agile Delivery, Requirements Analysis, Stakeholder Management
Fort Meade, Maryland, United States · On-site
$180k–$220k/yr
Our Mission Statement At Aperio Global, we bring together experts in cybersecurity, AI, data analytics, and cloud technologies to solve complex national security challenges. We focus on work where our expertise creates t…
Skills: Software Engineering, Algorithm Development, Data Analytics, Cloud Technologies, Cybersecurity
Fort Meade, Maryland, United States · On-site
$180k–$210k/yr
Our Mission Statement At Aperio Global, we bring together experts in cybersecurity, AI, data analytics, and cloud technologies to solve complex national security challenges. We focus on work where our expertise creates t…
Skills: Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity, AI, Data Analytics, Cloud Technologies
Fort Meade, Maryland, United States · On-site
$180k–$200k/yr
Our Mission Statement At Aperio Global, we bring together experts in cybersecurity, AI, data analytics, and cloud technologies to solve complex national security challenges. We focus on work where our expertise creates t…
Skills: NiFi, ElasticSearch, Kibana, Python, Linux
Fort Meade, Maryland, United States · On-site
$207k–$227k/yr
Our Mission Statement At Aperio Global, we bring together experts in cybersecurity, AI, data analytics, and cloud technologies to solve complex national security challenges. We focus on work where our expertise creates t…
Skills: AI/ML Development, Large Language Models, Python, Java, Deep Neural Networks
Fort Meade, Maryland, United States · On-site
$125k–$145k/yr
Our Mission Statement At Aperio Global, we bring together experts in cybersecurity, AI, data analytics, and cloud technologies to solve complex national security challenges. We focus on work where our expertise creates t…
Skills: Digital Network Analysis, Target Profiling, Open-Source Intelligence, DNI Analysis, Pattern Recognition
Fort Meade, Maryland, United States · On-site
$207k–$227k/yr
Our Mission Statement At Aperio Global, we bring together experts in cybersecurity, AI, data analytics, and cloud technologies to solve complex national security challenges. We focus on work where our expertise creates t…
Skills: Java, Kotlin, JavaScript, TypeScript, MongoDB
Fort Meade, Maryland, United States · On-site
$129k–$210k/yr
Requisition Number: 29542 Required Travel: 0 - 10% Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt Anticipated Salary Range: $129,285.00 - $210,000.00 Security Clearance: Secret Level of Experience: Senior This opportunity re…
Skills: Nutanix, Active Directory, VMware, Linux Administration, Windows Server
Fort Meade, Maryland, United States · On-site
$64k–$128k/yr
Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber…
Skills: Document scanning, Inventory control, Attention to detail, Data entry, Equipment maintenance
Fort Meade, Maryland, United States · On-site
$131k–$237k/yr
Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Principal Systems Engineer in our Intelligence Sector's Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Netw…
Skills: Systems Engineering, Linux, Containerization, Apache NiFi, System Architecture
Fort Meade, Maryland, United States · On-site
$69k–$158k/yr
AI/ML Software Developer The Opportunity: As an AI Software Developer, you know that good software is more than just a nice-looking interface and data. Today, you need to develop user-focused solutions that increase orga…
Skills: Python, Java, C++, Machine learning, Artificial intelligence
Fort Meade, Maryland, United States · On-site
Senior Systems Engineer – DISA Citadel Support Full-time Ft. Meade, MD Active Secret clearance required **Contingent** Referral bonus: $1,000 Sign-on bonus: up to $2,500 Position Overview We are seeking a highly sk…
Skills: Systems engineering, Linux administration, VMware, Active Directory, Automation
Fort Meade, Maryland, United States • On-site
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Design, develop, and maintain high-performance software applications and scalable architectures to support advanced mission objectives. This includes implementing algorithms and developing tools for binary analysis and reverse engineering of compiled software.
Requires a Bachelor's degree with at least 11 years of relevant experience and proficiency in Python, C/C++, and Assembly. An active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph is mandatory.
At Aperio Global, we bring together experts in cybersecurity, AI, data analytics, and cloud technologies to solve complex national security challenges. We focus on work where our expertise creates the greatest impact.
Our team includes technologists, Intelligence Community veterans, and security professionals who believe the best solutions come from collaboration, accountability, and technical excellence. From cyber operations and AI platforms to cloud-native software and emerging technologies, our work speaks for itself.
We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, retirement savings with company match, generous paid time off, and professional development. We invest in our people because great missions require great teams.
Aperio Global is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to support the exciting Advanced Analytics Team mission. Engineer will work closely with mission stakeholders to analyze software requirements, design innovative technical solutions, develop software applications, and implement high-performance capabilities supporting advanced mission objectives.
Mission Focus: Design, develop, test, debug, and maintain software applications supporting mission requirements. Analyze customer needs, develop software prototypes, engineer technical solutions, implement algorithms, and translate conceptual designs into scalable software architectures.
Technical Proficiency: Develop and debug software using object-oriented programming languages; perform software engineering and technical design activities; analyze and understand legacy code; develop efficient algorithms utilizing data structures, dynamic programming, heuristics, and modeling techniques; conduct software testing and troubleshooting; work at the operating system level, including file I/O, system interfaces, and low-level programming concepts; and develop advanced tools for binary analysis, shellcode detection, malware analysis, function identification, and reverse engineering of compiled software.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree plus 11-years of relevant experience or equivalent. Proficiency with Python, and ability to read/understand C/C++, and Assembly (x86). Experience with software architecture, operating system design, compilers, and debugging. Comfortable working with operating system internals, low-level software development, file I/O, system APIs, memory management, and executable program analysis.
Nice to Have:
Familiarity with malware analysis, reverse engineering, and protocol analysis.
The salary range for this role represents Aperio’s good-faith estimate of compensation at the time of posting. Placement within the range is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to an individual’s qualifications, relevant experience, education, certifications, technical skills, contract labor categories and/or rates, work location, market conditions, and business needs.
At Aperio Global, we understand the value of investing in our most important asset—our employees. That's why we have crafted a comprehensive benefits package designed to help you make the best decision for yourself, your family and your lifestyle. For additional details, contact our talent acquisition team.
Aperio Global is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive workforce where all employees and applicants are treated with respect and fairness. Employment decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs — never on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy/childbirth, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ethnicity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Cognitive Infrastructure Company Safeguarding Decisions Across Space, Homeland & Enterprise
Aperio Global is a Cognitive Infrastructure company. We build the systems layer that safeguards decisions across complex environments where AI, data, infrastructure, and mission operations converge. Our approach integrates three intelligence disciplines: Spatial Intelligence, Cognitive Intelligence, and Environmental Intelligence. Together, these capabilities help organizations understand physical systems, interpret fragmented signals, model dynamic conditions, and act with decision confidence. At the core of this approach is Aperio’s Cognitive Layer Framework, which unifies data pedigree, governance, security, fusion, and contextual reasoning into a production-grade decision architecture. Aperio’s current platform and capability portfolio includes: NLYTEN for sense-making and contextual decision support CipherIQ for trust, security, and data integrity Reality Engine for reality capture, digital twins, and spatial intelligence HelioShield / OmniSphere for environmental and space-weather intelligence Our work is relevant wherever complex systems create decision risk—from national security and homeland missions to commercial space, enterprise AI, digital infrastructure, and immersive operational environments. Mission pedigree proves reliability. Commercial expansion proves scalability. Category creation proves inevitability. Solve for Next®.
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