Full-Time

Full Stack Software Engineer

SixGen

SixGen

51-200 employees

Adversarial emulation and cyber operations

Compensation Overview

$90k - $185k/yr

No H1B Sponsorship

Odenton, MD, USA

In Person

U.S. citizen required; ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Software Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Agile
Python
Git
Java
Docker
JIRA
C/C++
DevOps
Linux/Unix

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Requirements
  • US Citizen with the ability to obtain a US Government Security clearance up to the Secret or Top Secret level
  • Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Python, C++, Java, or C
  • Experience developing software in Linux-based environments
  • Familiarity with secure coding practices and software lifecycle principles
  • Strong problem solving skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a collaborative team
  • Experience supporting Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, or federal government software development projects
  • Knowledge of DevSecOps, containerization, or distributed systems
  • Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools like Git, Jira, and continuous integration and continuous deployment pipelines
Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, test, and deploy software applications and systems in support of government and customer missions
  • Collaborate with systems engineers, analysts, and end users to understand technical requirements and translate them into software solutions
  • Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code using modern programming languages and development practices
  • Support integration, debugging, and testing activities in both lab and operational environments
  • Ensure software meets security, performance, and reliability standards, in compliance with government policies and frameworks

SIXGEN provides cybersecurity services to government, defense, critical infrastructure, and commercial sectors, including adversarial emulation, incident response, penetration testing, reverse engineering, cyber training, and applied research. Its flagship product, RAVEN, is a DoD-certified, high-performance cyber operations platform that ships as a pre-configured computing node with AI-enabled threat detection and response. The company acts as a prime contractor for the Department of the Navy and as a subcontractor for major defense contractors, expanding through acquisitions to strengthen software infrastructure, electronic warfare, and reverse engineering capabilities. Its goal is to deliver mission-ready cyber solutions with speed and operational advantage as a non-traditional defense contractor owned by private equity, protecting critical assets and national security.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$500K

Headquarters

Baltimore, Maryland

Founded

2014

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What believers are saying

  • OASIS+ small-business award in December 2024 expands federal ordering pathways through 2029.
  • MDA SHIELD selection in December 2025 signals relevance for large defense programs.
  • Secure-EE and Boldend broaden software, data, and electronic warfare offerings for cross-selling.

What critics are saying

  • SIXGEN’s 2024 acquisition spree creates integration drag across Secure-EE, Boldend, and Kyrus Tech.
  • Heavy federal dependence exposes revenue to DoD procurement delays and budget reprogramming cycles.
  • If Washington Harbour’s roll-up fails, SIXGEN loses acquisition fuel and strategic differentiation.

What makes SixGen unique

  • SIXGEN combines cyber products, operations, and electronic warfare under Washington Harbour’s acquisition platform.
  • Jack Wilmer, former DoD cybersecurity leader, joined in April 2024 and sharpened federal credibility.
  • Board additions Andrew Boyd and Charles Moore strengthen intelligence and combat-networking relationships.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible and remote work policies for most positions

Flexible PTO and holiday schedule

Professional development reimbursement options available (training, certification, education, etc)

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

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Business Wire
Dec 3rd, 2024
Kyrus Tech and SIXGEN Join Forces to Create Preeminent Mid-Tier Across the Digital Battlespace

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Business Wire
Aug 7th, 2024
SIXGEN Acquires Boldend to Advance Innovation in US Defense and National Security

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Business Wire
Jul 3rd, 2024
SIXGEN Acquires Secure-EE

SIXGEN, a full-spectrum solutions provider of cybersecurity products and expertise to U.S. national intelligence, defense and critical infrastructure

Business Wire
May 13th, 2024
Sixgen Attracts Renowned Leaders To Board, Reinforcing Its Role At The Forefront Of Cyber And National Security

ANNAPOLIS, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In a significant endorsement of its leadership in cybersecurity across the digital battlespace, SIXGEN is proud to announce the appointment of two distinguished figures – Andrew Boyd and Lt. Gen. Charles Moore – to its board of directors. Mr. Boyd most recently served as the Director of the CIA’s Center for Cyber Intelligence, and Lt. Gen