Job Title:	Software Engineer
Department:	Engineering
Reports to:	Manager of Software Engineering
Office:	Danbury, CT
Work Location:	On-site or Hybrid (Can be remote if in Eastern or Central time zones)

Owl Cyber Defense is a leader and trusted partner in cyber security. We deliver solutions that protect and connect the world’s most critical networks. Owl’s product lines of cross domain, data diode, and portable media solutions provide the strongest available security checkpoints for threat prevention and secure data availability. Our in-depth expertise in security engineering at the operating system level enables us to help government and commercial customers meet ever-evolving cyber security threats.

Job Summary:

In this Software Engineering role, you will be responsible for investigating, enhancing, designing, developing, and testing Linux based Data Diodes. Projects involve deep understanding of TCP/UDP network communications. This is an opportunity to deepen your operating system networking knowledge with a recognized leader in the industry. You will learn SELinux and other security processes to harden complex systems. This opportunity will allow you to be part of a strong technical team with a high degree of autonomy and significant responsibility. Candidates with Cobol or Fortran experience are highly desired.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Feature Development: Design, implement, and maintain software features for the product line, working within established architectural guidelines and security requirements.
• Bug Investigation & Resolution: Diagnose and resolve defects across the software stack, from kernel-level components to application services, identifying root causes and implementing thorough fixes.
• Testing & Quality: Write and maintain unit, integration, and system-level tests; ensure adequate coverage for new features and bug fixes prior to release.
• Code Review: Participate in peer code reviews, providing and incorporating constructive feedback to maintain code quality and consistency.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with Test, and product management to understand requirements, clarify scope, and ensure deliverables meet customer and compliance needs.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate technical documentation including design notes, API specs, and release notes.
• Agile Participation: Actively contribute to Kanban workflow — decomposing work items, providing accurate estimates, and keeping Jira tickets current throughout development.
• Compliance: Develop software in accordance with AS9100D engineering processes and Owl's internal work instructions for software component acquisition and third-party licensing.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Education
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering or Mathematics
• Experience
  • 2+ years of experience in software development with one or more of the following languages: C++, Go, Rust, C# and Python
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • One or more of C++, Go, Rust, C# and Python software development experience
  • Linux/Unix Operating System level programming
  • Software testing experience
  • Preferred skills include the following:
    • Experience writing trusted code or providing kernel level functionality
    • Design and developing filter software for Cross Domain Solutions
    • Experience with identification and specification of data attack, data disclosure, etc. associated with file formats and protocols
    • Experience with embedded systems development
    • Experience with SELinux
    • Experience with RHEL, systemd and creating systemd unit files
• Additional Competencies/Requirements
  • Candidates must be able to obtain/maintain a US Government Security Clearance

Benefits:
Owl Cyber Defense offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the health, financial security, and wellbeing of our employees and their families. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, a Safe Harbor 401(k) retirement plan with company match, generous paid time off, company-paid life insurance, and company-paid short- and long-term disability coverage. Employees may also be eligible for additional voluntary benefits and wellness programs.

About Owl Cyber Defense Solutions, LLC
Owl Cyber Defense Solutions, LLC is a fast-growing cybersecurity solutions company, holding a firm leadership position in network security and secure information transfer. It is a privately-owned US company with offices in Columbia, MD, Danbury, CT and Morrisville, NC. For more information, see http://www.owlcyberdefense.com.

Owl Cyber Defense is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.