Central Texas Recruiting

: Information Systems Security Engineer - 2 (ISSO Duties) Location: Annapolis Junction, MD Salary: $180,000+ per year Clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph Required Schedule: Full-time On-site About the Role Central Texas Recruiting is seeking an experienced Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) Level 2 with ISSO duties to perform technical security assessments and implement information assurance across secure networking and enclave environments. This role supports security planning, risk management, certification, and accreditation activities while ensuring compliance with NSA/CSS and DoD cybersecurity frameworks. The ideal candidate will work closely with architects, system developers, and government customers to design and enforce trusted relationships and secure architectures. Key Responsibilities Participate as security engineering lead on teams designing, developing, and integrating secure systems and IA architectures Support government enforcement of trusted relationships among external systems and architectures Conduct system security assessments and recommend mitigation strategies Provide security planning, risk analysis, risk management, and compliance reviews Review certification and accreditation documentation for completeness and compliance Apply expertise in RMF, NIST 800-53 controls, intrusion detection, incident handling, and security testing Interpret security directives, policies, and provide guidance to system owners and administrators Collaborate with Intelligence Community programs supporting RMF processes Qualifications & Requirements U.S. Citizenship Required Education & Experience: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or related discipline required (4 years ISSE experience may substitute) 14 years ISSE experience on similar programs and contracts required Technical Skills & Certifications: DoD 8570.01-M compliance with IASAE Level 2 required CISSP certification required Full understanding of RMF process and procedures Experience implementing NIST 800-53 controls and self-testing Experience reviewing vulnerability scans Relevant ISSO, ISSM, or ISSE cybersecurity experience Experience supporting Intelligence Community RMF processes Additional Requirements: Strong written and oral communication skills Experience providing technical support from a System Administration or Systems Engineering perspective

: CNO Developer Lead Location: Fort Meade, MD Salary: DOE Clearance: Active TS/SCI with CI Poly or Full Scope Poly Required Schedule: Full-time On-site Contract or Direct Hire About the Role Central Texas Recruiting is seeking a Computer Network Operations (CNO) Developer Lead to lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced cyber capabilities in support of national defense missions. In this critical role, youll guide a high-performing team of software engineers to build mission-driven tools with a focus on performance, stealth, and technical excellence. Key Responsibilities Lead a team of developers supporting SIGINT, CNO, or cyber operations Design and implement low-level software in C, C++, or Assembly Conduct reverse engineering of binaries and vulnerability exploitation Develop performance-optimized, stealthy, mission-critical tools Collaborate with analysts and mission teams to translate operational needs into code Qualifications & Requirements U.S. Citizenship Required Education & Experience: Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience) 10+ years in CNO development, vulnerability research, or malware analysis Prior team leadership experience highly preferred Technical Skills: Proficiency with C, C++, Assembly, and scripting languages such as Python Hands-on experience with tools such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, and debuggers like WinDbg Additional Perks: 5 Weeks of Paid Time Off

: Senior Windows Software Developer Location: Laurel, MD Salary: DOE Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Required Polygraph Schedule: Full-time On-site About the Role Central Texas Recruiting is seeking a Senior Windows Software Developer to lead a team designing, developing, and testing application software across Windows, Unix, or other specified platforms. This role involves building GUIs, adapting to evolving requirements, and working in an agile environment to deliver custom software solutions aligned with government specifications. Key Responsibilities Lead software development projects for Windows and/or Unix platforms Design, develop, test, and validate complex application software Build graphical user interfaces for custom applications Ensure collaborative development with configuration management practices Adapt to changing requirements within an agile development process Qualifications & Requirements U.S. Citizenship Required Education & Experience: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field 8+ years experience with object-oriented programming languages 5+ years experience developing Windows applications (Visual (link removed OR 5+ years developing Unix applications using makefiles or similar tools 3+ years experience leading software development projects Technical Skills: Proficiency with C/C++, C#, Java, or comparable languages Familiarity with Windows Internals/APIs, Wireshark, IDA Pro, and/or Ghidra Experience with software life cycle management including requirements, design, test, and deployment What Will Set You Apart Experience with CNE development

: Software Engineer II Location: Fort George G. Meade, MD Salary: $190,000- $230,000 per year (DOE) Clearance: Active TS/SCI w/ Full Scope Polygraph (NSA) Required Schedule: Full-time On-site About the Role Central Texas Recruiting is seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer II to join a mission-critical team at Fort Meade, MD. This role supports the development and enhancement of advanced software solutions for national security operations. Candidates will be responsible for reversing objective software/hardware, developing secure and high-performance applications, and integrating solutions into CI/CD environments. You'll play a key role in debugging low-level software, documenting ARM architecture, and delivering code written primarily in C++ and Objective-C for resource-restricted environments. Key Responsibilities Research, analyze, and reverse objective software and hardware systems Develop and release operational software aligned with mission goals Comply with established testing and release processes Document ARM architecture behavior and share findings with stakeholders Design and derive functional and quality requirements from operational needs Debug software/system issues at low levels Implement CI/CD processes using GitLab for builds and merges Author and review technical documentation Assist in the creation and execution of test plans Collaborate with engineers, customers, and stakeholders Qualifications & Requirements U.S. Citizenship Required Active TS/SCI Clearance with Full Scope Polygraph (NSA) Required Education & Experience: Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field (or 4 years of additional SWE experience in lieu of degree) 14+ years of relevant experience in software engineering with similar scope and complexity Technical Skills: Proficient in C++, Objective-C, and ARM Assembly (Thumb, 32-bit, 64-bit) Experience in Python and reverse engineering tools such as IDA Pro, Ghidra Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines using GitLab Familiarity with Wi-Fi standards and protocols is a plus

: Senior Systems Administrator Location: Laurel, MD Salary: $150,000+ per year Clearance: Active TS/SCI + Full Scope Polygraph Required Schedule: Full-time On-site About the Role Central Texas Recruiting is seeking an experienced Senior System Administrator to support system validation efforts on mission-driven programs. This role requires strong expertise in Unix/Linux environments and database-centric systems, supporting secure operations within a highly classified environment. Key Responsibilities Support system validation and administration for critical mission programs Manage and maintain Unix, Linux, Solaris, or SQL Server systems Provide system administration for database-centric systems with knowledge of RDBMS and security features Analyze data flows, queries, and traffic manipulation to meet program needs Collaborate with technical teams to ensure system security and performance Qualifications & Requirements U.S. Citizenship Required Education & Experience: Bachelors degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university required (5 years additional experience may substitute) 10 years of system administration experience on similar programs and contracts required Technical Skills: IAT Level 1 or higher certification required; Security+ preferred 6 years combined experience with Unix and Linux systems Programming skills in C, Perl, or Bourne Shell preferred Experience with Solaris, UNIX, Linux systems, or SQL Server 2000/2005 RDBMS and SGI/HP hardware

: System Administrator III Location: Fort Meade, MD Salary: $200,000/year Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph Required Schedule: Full-time On-site Contract or Direct Hire About the Role Central Texas Recruiting is seeking a System Administrator III to support critical Department of Defense operations by managing complex Linux and Windows-based systems. This role plays a vital part in ensuring infrastructure stability, optimizing system performance, and maintaining a hardened security posture in a high-stakes mission environment. Key Responsibilities Administer and maintain Linux and Windows-based systems Perform patching, system configuration, and performance tuning Troubleshoot hardware/software issues and provide user support Maintain virtualized environments using VMware or KVM Ensure DoD STIG compliance and manage backup/recovery solutions Qualifications & Requirements U.S. Citizenship Required Education & Experience: Bachelors degree in Information Technology or related field (or equivalent experience) 5 10+ years of professional systems administration experience Technical Skills: Proficiency with Bash and PowerShell scripting Experience with virtualization technologies (VMware, KVM) Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and core networking protocols Additional Perks: 5 Weeks of Paid Time Off Starting Day 1!

: Software Engineer Location: Hanover, MD Salary: DOE Clearance: Active TS/SCI + Full Scope Polygraph Required Schedule: Full-time On-site About the Role Central Texas Recruiting is seeking a Software Engineer to develop, maintain, and enhance complex software systems focused on processing-intensive analytics and large data set manipulation. This role includes oversight of software development teams and ensures adherence to software development methodologies and quality standards in a secure environment. Key Responsibilities Review and test software components for compliance with design requirements Document test results and resolve software problem reports Apply software development and design methodologies appropriate to the environment Provide input to system design including software reuse and integration of COTS/GOTS software Collaborate with development teams to ensure project completion within constraints Qualifications & Requirements U.S. Citizenship Required Education & Experience: Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related discipline required Technical Skills: Experience with Java, Spring, and other Java-based frameworks or Python Knowledge of database tuning and optimization Experience with Kafka, including data flow customization Familiarity with log analysis, Elastic Stack, and OpenSearch APIs

: CNO Analyst/Programmer Location: JBSA-Lackland, San Antonio, TX Salary: $170,000 $180,000 per year Clearance: Active TS/SCI w/ Full Scope Polygraph Required Schedule: Full-time On-site About the Role Central Texas Recruiting is seeking a skilled CNO Analyst/Programmer to support national cyber operations in San Antonio, TX. In this high-impact role, youll lead the design and development of advanced software tools and end-to-end data flows. You'll be responsible for authoring documentation, participating in design/code reviews, and presenting technical concepts all in support of critical national security missions. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and implement CNO tools and software solutions Lead and participate in software design and readiness reviews Develop and present technical documentation and briefings Collaborate with team members in an Agile development environment Work with low-level operating system internals in Unix and/or Windows Design packet-level network programs and work with IP, TCP, and application protocols Qualifications & Requirements U.S. Citizenship Required Active TS/SCI Clearance with Full Scope Polygraph Education & Experience: Bachelors degree required 8+ years of experience with Assembly, C, C++, Java, Perl, or Python 7+ years developing Windows apps (Visual (link removed or UNIX apps (make files or similar) 6+ years developing CNO tools/techniques, with 5 years supporting the U.S. Government 4+ years of network sockets programming experience Deep knowledge of Unix and/or Windows low-level internals Benefits Generous PTO 6 weeks annually Medical, Dental & Vision Employer-supported plans 401(k) Matching contributions Life & Disability Insurance Company-paid with optional upgrades Education & Training Tuition reimbursement & development support FSAs Healthcare & dependent care savings EAP Confidential counseling services Flexible Work Options Role-based hybrid/remote flexibility

: Data Scientist II Location: Wahiawa, HI Salary: $125,000 per year Clearance: Active TS/SCI Polygraph Required Schedule: Full-time On-site About the Role Central Texas Recruiting is seeking a Data Scientist II to support operations in Wahiawa, HI. This role involves extracting meaning and value from large datasets through the application of mathematical, statistical, and programming methods. You will translate mission needs and analytic questions into technical requirements while communicating complex findings to non-technical audiences. Key Responsibilities Devise strategies for analyzing and characterizing large datasets Apply mathematical, statistical, and computer science methods to extract insights Translate mission needs into technical requirements Develop and implement qualitative and quantitative data analysis techniques Communicate complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders Qualifications & Requirements U.S. Citizenship Required Active TS/SCI Polygraph Clearance Required Education & Experience: Bachelors degree with 3+ years of relevant experience OR Associates degree with 5+ years Relevant degree fields include: Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or physical/biological sciences with advanced math/computer science coursework Certificate in Data Science may be considered with broader degrees Experience in: Machine learning, data modeling, statistical analysis, programming (e.g., Python), data mining, software engineering Preferred Skills & Experience: Experience in multiple areas of data science and analytics Familiarity with NSA/CSS data systems and capabilities