Software Engineer, Principal - TS/SCI

Parsons is seeking a Principal Software Engineer (TS/SCI) to contribute to national-defense cyber development projects. This onsite role supports locations in Centreville, VA; Herndon, VA; Columbia, MD; Augusta, GA; or San Antonio, TX, with quarterly travel. An active TS/SCI clearance is required. The team emphasizes collaboration, high-quality product development, and opportunities for career growth within a dynamic security-focused environment.

Benefits

• Financial Wellness
• Work Life Harmony
• Career Development
• Veteran Support
• Mind & Body
• Health

Responsibilities

• Design and develop innovative software code for new tools and capabilities in areas related to computer security, vulnerability research, reverse engineering, and product development
• Develop and maintain low-level application and operating system projects related to software protection and host-based personal security tools
• Review system architecture, and select and implement appropriate development and support tools to ensure product performance, as well as test and debug related software
• Provide our customers expertise to leverage their existing software and create new capabilities
• Be involved in quick reaction development with opportunities for customer interaction
• Collaborate with a team that is focused on developing superior products and encouraging the career growth of its members
• Be a customer focused self-starter, eager to learn as well as mentor and excel at collaborating in Agile teams

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related technical field; additional experience may suffice in lieu of degree
• Minimum 10+ years Software Engineering experience
• C/C++ proficiency
• Strong Windows foundation/knowledge
• Familiarity with Git
• Ability to generate accurate documentation for developed software
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with a remote team
• Active TS/SCI is required

Technologies

• C
• C++
• Python
• Windows
• Git
• Win32 API
• Windows Native API
• Assembly
• CI/CD

Security clearance

An active Top Secret SCI security clearance is required for this position.