Cleared Senior Software Engineer - Python

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 mis...