Cleared Senior Software Engineer - Python

Bestgate Engineering

📍 Highland Bch, MD, Anne Arundel County, MD, United States

Full-time Other-General Posted February 25, 2026

Job Description

Cleared Senior Software Engineer - Python Bestgate Engineering is seeking a Software Engineer to support the development of advanced cyber sensor and analytic modernization capabilities. This position is ideal for a cleared engineer with a strong background in network analysis and Python scripting who is ready to contribute to a high-impact mission. Up to 60% telework is available. What You Will Be Doing: Leading analytic software development efforts supporting cyber defense initiatives. Writing scripts and automation tools using Python for network analysis, parsing, and data enrichment. Parsing protocol and file formats and developing analytic fingerprints and plugins for Agency tools. Analyzing passive network traffic (e.g., pcap) with tools such as Wireshark. Applying deep knowledge of common network protocols (TCP, UDP, ICMP, HTTP, SMTP, SSH). Supporting secure and scalable analytic solutions in mission-critical environments. Collaborating with other engineers and stakeholders to m...