Applied Network Solutions Inc

Sep 4, 2026

Sr. Software Engineer

On-siteUnited States

Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States

PythonJavaDockerKubernetesC++Rust

Description

Who we are

At Applied Network Solutions (ANS), we bring together some of the most curious minds in networking and cybersecurity. ANS was founded to disrupt the status quo. For over 20 years, our team provides expertise in network, system engineering and both offensive and defensive cybersecurity operations.

What we do

Our vision is for a future in which talent and customers alike come to ANS because of our reputation for delivering technical excellence, solving our nation’s toughest challenges and our ability to exceed expectations.

Why ANS

At ANS we value the integrity of your work. We are looking for the right person to plan, analyze, design, develop, test, secure, integrate, implement, operate, and maintain the custom solutions that ANS delivers. Together, let’s ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter.

ANS is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer to join our team in Annapolis Junction, MD.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI clearance and Polygraph required

Bachelor’s degree and 11 years of relevant experience or a Master’s degree plus 9 years of relevant experience or a Doctoral degree and 7 years of relevant experience. An associate’s degree plus 13 years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to then position.

Degree must be in Computer Science (CS). Related fields (e.g., Engineering, Mathematics) may be considered relevant if the program contains, at minimum, a concentration of courses in the following fundamental CS areas: algorithms; computer architecture (not network architecture); programming methodologies and languages; data structures; logic and computation; and advanced mathematics (for example, calculus, discrete mathematics). Information Technology (IT) or Information Systems (IS) degrees may be considered relevant if the programs contain the amount and type of coursework equivalent to a CS major.

Relevant experience must be in a computer science area (i.e., theoretical or applied), designing/developing/using/evaluating mathematic models, methods, and/or techniques (e.g., algorithm development) to study issues and solve problems, engineering (electrical or computer), and/or high-performance computing.

Experience in Endpoint and Malware Exploitation activities, strong dev skills with large software projects (Python, Rust, Java, C, C++) combined with CNO experience. Able to work with reverse engineering output for re-engineering purposes.

Ability to work solo on all facets of software projects.

Strong Linux Sys Admin (setup distros, manage firewalls, custom VM Builds.

Experience with container orchestration solutions (Docker-swarm, Kubernetes).

Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code solutions (Ansible).

Requires innovation and rapid customized development solutions plus deployment/execution/planning/monitoring/deconfliction.

Able to blend/obfuscate deployed tool comms and get around admin detection of actives.

Benefits

ANS offers excellent compensation along with a generous benefits package to include:

Family Medical, Dental (w/ adult orthodontia) and Vision coverage

Pet Discount Program

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Maternity/ Paternity Leave

Supplemental Military Leave Pay

11 Paid Holidays

401(k) plan with 6% Company Contribution

Generous Professional Development Program

100% Employer paid Short- and Long-Term Disability

100% Employer paid Life Insurance

Supplemental Whole Life Insurance

Lucrative Referral Bonus Program

Annual Allowance for ANS Swag

Potential for Paid Overtime

Flexible Work Schedules

Applied Network Solutions, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

As required by local law, Applied Network Solutions, Inc. provides reasonable salary ranges of compensation for work performed in applicable states. Ranges are not a guarantee of compensation and depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to contractual requirements, work location, years of experience, skill set, and education. Overtime is not guaranteed for this position.

The anticipated pay range for this position is $100,000.00 - $220,000.00 USD.

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