Mid-Level Software Developer – Network Protocols

Location: Remote or Hybrid (Washington, DC)

Type: Full-Time

Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience

Clearance Required: U.S. Citizenship & Minimum Active Secret Clearance (Mandatory)

About LabN Consulting

LabN Consulting is at the forefront of secure network architecture and communications systems engineering. We build resilient, high-performance, and mission-critical networks for the modern era—leveraging advanced routing protocols, open-source platforms, and cloud-native technologies.

We're looking for driven engineers who thrive in innovative, collaborative environments and want to shape the future of secure networking.

What You’ll Do

Protocol Development & Integration

• Design and implement advanced network protocols like BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS, and TCP/IP
• Prototype, test, and optimize protocol behaviors for enterprise, tactical, and mission-critical systems
• Collaborate with network architects on real-world deployment scenarios
  
  

System-Level Programming

• Develop robust, high-performance networking applications using C, C , or Rust on Linux platforms
• Work with low-level socket APIs, custom packet parsing, and complex protocol state machines
  
  

Research & Architecture

• Explore and evaluate emerging technologies such as SDN, NFV, and cloud-native architectures
• Contribute to secure networking designs across LAN, WAN, and hybrid cloud environments
  
  

Debugging, Analysis & Testing

• Analyze live traffic using Wireshark, tcpdump, and advanced logging tools
• Build simulations and harnesses for conformance, performance, and regression testing
  
  

Standards & Tooling Contributions

• Participate in industry standards efforts (e.g., IETF, IEEE)
• Enhance internal tooling for automation, network simulation, and testing pipelines
  
  

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• 5 years of hands-on experience in network protocol software development (not IT/admin or full-stack roles)
• Expertise in TCP/IP stack and protocols: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VLAN, WAN/LAN
• Strong Linux development background (kernel modules, build systems, and networking internals)
• Advanced proficiency in C/C , with bonus points for Python, Rust, or Shell scripting
• Experience with network emulation tools like CORE, EMANE, or NS3
• Familiarity with VPNs, firewalls, packet filtering, and network security frameworks
• Exposure to cloud networking in platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• U.S. Citizenship and Active Secret Clearance required (MANDATORY)
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications: CCNP, CISSP, or similar
• Familiarity with open-source routing suites (FRRouting, Quagga, BIRD)
• Knowledge of SDN/NFV systems or programmable network control planes
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Ansible, Terraform) and Git-based DevOps
• Prior experience as a consultant or technical lead in protocol-focused projects
  
  

Why Join LabN?

• 100% Employer-Paid Benefits: Health, dental, vision
• Automatic 401(k): Retirement contributions, no match required
• Work-Life Balance: Generous PTO and hybrid flexibility
• Career Growth: Training budgets, emerging tech exposure, and technical leadership opportunities
• Mission Impact: Shape the secure infrastructure of tomorrow for national and global systems
• Equal Opportunity Employer: We celebrate diversity in all forms
  
  

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