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Principal Software Developer (System Security)

Nightwing Intelligence Solutions, LLC Huntsville, AL

Huntsville, AL

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Full time Embedded Systems Embedded Systems Security Engineer

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Job Description

Nightwing Intelligence Solutions, LLC builds security products that deliver deep OS-level protections for Windows, Linux, and VxWorks. As a Principal Software Developer (System Security) onsite in Huntsville, AL, you will help strengthen mission-critical systems through OS security features, detection and response, and lockdown capabilities that reduce exposed attack surface.

Responsibilities

Develop and enhance OS-level security features that operate deep within the operating system
Build detection and response mechanisms to counter advanced persistent threats
Implement cryptographic binding of sensitive software to trusted hardware
Create system lockdown capabilities to minimize attack surface
Integrate with Hardware Root of Trust (HRoT) solutions
Support multi-OS platforms, including Windows, Linux, and VxWorks
Help protect against sophisticated attacks from well-funded adversaries
Learn kernel programming and driver development on the job with mentorship from senior engineers

Requirements

8+ years of professional software development experience in systems-level programming
Expert-level C/C++ with deep understanding of memory management, pointers, and low-level programming concepts
Strong experience in OS-level systems programming with evidence you understand how the OS works under the hood
Comfort debugging complex systems issues using tools such as gdb, WinDbg, Visual Studio Debugger, or similar
Git proficiency working in a team environment
Self-directed learning ability shown through independently mastering new technical domains
U.S. Citizenship required
Must meet requirements to obtain and maintain a Secret government security clearance
Education: University Degree or equivalent experience; or an Advanced Degree in a related field
Education experience alignment: University Degree or equivalent with minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or Advanced Degree with minimum 5 years experience

Technologies you will work with

C/C++, x86_64, ARM, assembly language
Debugging: gdb, WinDbg, Visual Studio Debugger
Platforms and low-level components: Windows, Linux, VxWorks, kernel modules, device drivers, system services
Driver models and tooling: Linux Driver Model, WDM/WDF/WDK
Security and platform trust: cryptography, TPM, Secure Boot, UEFI, HRoT
Scripting for automation/testing: Python, Batch

What sets qualified candidates apart

Experience working close to the OS: kernel modules, device drivers, system services, OS internals, or security tools
Background in security-sensitive code such as anti-malware, EDR, security monitoring, or exploit mitigation
Strong grounding in operating system concepts including process/thread management, memory management, I/O systems, and interrupt handling
Assembly language experience for x86_64 and ARM, including reading and debugging at the instruction level
Experience with scripting languages like Python and Batch for automation and testing
Familiarity with security concepts including cryptography, threat modeling, and attack surfaces
Knowledge of boot processes, firmware, or hardware security such as TPM, Secure Boot, and UEFI
Understanding of Linux driver model and/or Windows driver models (WDM/WDF/WDK), even at a conceptual level

Why join this team

Work on technology protecting critical DoW weapon systems and platforms
Learn from senior engineers with 15+ years of experience in mission-critical system protection
Grow expertise in Linux/Windows internals, kernel development, and low-level security
Contribute to a multi-layer cyber resiliency portfolio spanning hardware, firmware, software, and network layers
See direct impact of your work on national security
Access cutting-edge tools, training, and technologies
Recognition for exceptional results

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