Software Engineer-Secure Networks & Protocols 3
PDS Defense· Defense· Oct 10, 2026 · 17d ago
Oklahoma City, OK
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Software Engineer-Secure Networks & Protocols 3 Oklahoma City, OK Posted: 5/6/2026
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Job ID#:
217671
Job Category:
Engineering
Position Type:
Associate - W2
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PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer-Secure Networks & Protocols 3, in Oklahoma City, OK. Job ID#217671
Job Description:
Designs, develops, architects, and maintains software solutions for network stack protocol software used to securely exchange data between systems. Partners with stakeholders to identify and review product security requirements. Conducts performance analysis, testing, monitoring and software assessments of networking protocol software to assess, identify and address risks, weaknesses and vulnerabilities. Provides input on secure network and protocols throughout the end-to-end lifecycle development of software products. Researches and implements current and emerging networking protocols, software security trends, vulnerabilities, and technologies. Performs software project management activities and software supplier management functions.
The selected candidate will work with the Ground Systems product team focused on the concept, requirements, architecture, design and development of an advanced ground operating system. The Operating System definition we use is broad. Besides covering multiple operating systems (Windows, Linux, Cisco IOS, CDOT, WindRiver VXWorks, ESXi, etc) it consists of the provided infrastructure necessary to provide all services of the system. We specialize in air gapped, full featured, and totally self contained systems, but have also developed WAN connected systems.
Position Responsibilities:
Assists with the design, development, architecture, and maintenance of software solutions for network stack protocol software used to securely exchange data between systems.
• Participates in performance analysis, testing, monitoring and software assessments of networking protocol software to assess, identify and address risks, weaknesses and vulnerabilities.
• Gathers information to provide input on secure network and protocols throughout the end-to-end lifecycle development of software products.
• Gathers information to support software project management activities and software supplier management functions.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
• Bachelor's Degree in an engineering discipline experience and 5 years related relevant work experience
• Experience in Linux deployment and administration including bash scripting, remote access, and deployment
• Experience in Basic networking, storage administration, and package management
• Experience in Basic virtualization principles
• Experience in Containerization, and Kubernetes familiarity
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
• Knowledge of communications and network concepts and principles. Knowledge of antenna and aperture characteristics for application to communications and network system designs. Knowledge of communications and network system design from architecture development to component design. Knowledge of associated technology and methods. Knowledge of secure communications. Knowledge of methods to ensure communication system survivability. Knowledge of communications and network system power system requirements. Knowledge of radio frequency compatibility. Knowledge of multi-discipline integrating issues applicable to communications and network systems, including primary characteristics such as physical and functional interfaces, communications reliability, link availability, and environmental constraints. Additional characteristics include: human factors, maintainability, testability, supportability, mechanical design, packaging, electrical, and software.
• Knowledge of and the ability to apply communications and network systems regulatory requirements (e.g., Federal Aviation Agency [FAA] regulations, Military Specifications, National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), Federal Communications Commission [FCC] regulations) and standards (e.g., safety, military, emissions, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering [IEEE], ARINC, Engineering International Association [EIA], International Civil Air Organization [ICAO], International Standards Organization, International Telecommunications Union [ITU], American National Standards Institute [ANSI], Society of Automotive Engineers [SAE]).
• Ability to identify susceptibility, survivability, and vulnerability (S/V) of the systems, subsystems and delivery mechanisms, based on the knowledge of characteristics and capabilities of threats (e.g. protocol exploits, identity spoofing, malware injection techniques, application layer vulnerabilities).
• Knowledge of software programming languages and databases and the ability to apply to the software domain. Programming languages encompass higher order languages, auto-coded languages and assembly languages.
• Knowledge of the practical application of network technologies. Ability to solve difficult network problems like Quality of Service, multi-level security, network protocol conversion, network management problems and application optimization.
• Ability to innovate in the area of new network systems modeling, simulation, and emulation. Knowledge of programming languages used in modeling, simulation and emulation. Knowledge of software development and testing tools (e.g. desktop simulation tools, configuration management tools, requirements management tools). Knowledge of computer hardware design and operating systems as it relates to modeling, simulation and emulation.
• Knowledge of programming languages used for networking problems. Knowledge of computing equipment and multiple operating systems. Knowledge of communications, networking protocols. Knowledge of software development and testing tools capability and usage. Ability to integrate hardware and software components into a functional system.
• Knowledge of domains, characteristics, constraints and products that require real-time software and influence architecture, requirements, interfaces, designs, and integration/test approaches. Real-time domain examples include control systems, human interfaces and signal processing. Examples of characteristics and constraints that impact real-time software include hardware/software timing, sizing, bandwidth, optimization and synchronization. Examples of products include aircraft, missiles, airborne/shipboard/space systems/ground-based operational systems and real-time support systems such as simulators and training systems.
• Knowledge of how to derive and allocate requirements (e.g., system, sub-system, software) and show traceability throughout the product lifecycle.
• Knowledge of software architecture and design methodologies. Ability to synthesize software architectures and designs that meet requirements, characteristics and constraints.
Required Skills:
Software Skills Programming languages Yes
Technical Skills Software Development Yes
xms-ENG Containerization Yes
xms-ENG Control Systems Yes
xms-ENG Kubernetes Yes
xms-ENG Network Concepts and Principles Yes
xms-ENG Practical Application of Network Technology Yes
Education / Experience:
Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD, Master+3 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not
required, accreditation standard.
Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.
Job Requirements
Minimum Security Clearance:
Secret
Military connected talent encouraged to apply.
VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled
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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
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