Cyber Security Development Engineer - JobID-0255

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), a leading defense technology company, is seeking a Cyber Security Development Engineer to be part of our Advanced Capabilities team in Arlington, VA. This highly technical role focuses on ensuring the security and resilience of our software and systems by designing, building, and maintaining secure applications and infrastructure to protect against cyber threats. The role blends software development expertise with deep cybersecurity knowledge to deliver secure solutions for mission-critical environments.

All applicants must be able to obtain and maintain an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance. This is a fully on-site position based in Arlington, VA.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement security controls and features within software applications and systems.
• Conduct security assessments, vulnerability scanning, and penetration testing of software and infrastructure.
• Develop and automate security tools and processes to enhance the software development lifecycle.
• Respond to and investigate security incidents, performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Design, implement, and train machine learning models for anomaly detection, behavioral analysis, and proactive threat hunting.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate security best practices (DevSecOps) into the software development process.
• Analyze and fortify systems against security threats, ensuring compliance with DoD security standards and requirements.
• Stay current with the latest cybersecurity threats, trends, and technologies to continuously improve IDT's security posture.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or other STEM field (or equivalent full-time professional experience).
• 3 years of experience in the design, development, and management of complex software systems for the DoD.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Java, or Python.
• Advanced knowledge of firewalls, Linux, databases, operating system security, cloud infrastructure, and secure coding practices.
• Expertise with security principles such as encryption, authentication, identity management (SSO, MFA, PAM), and secure API design.
• Knowledge of common security vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10) and how to prevent them.
• Basic understanding of artificial intelligence and machine learning principles and their application in cybersecurity.
• Hands-on experience with security testing and assessment tools (e.g., Nessus, Nmap, Wireshark, Splunk, SCAP, Burp Suite, Metasploit).
• Understanding of secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC) and DevSecOps practices.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time as needed.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in a relevant field.
• Relevant cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CISSP, CSSLP, CEH, Security+).
• Experience securing containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with machine learning frameworks and libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-Learn).
• Familiarity with AI security and threat landscapes, such as the MITRE ATLAS (Adversarial Threat Landscape for AI Systems) framework.
• Experience securing and deploying AI/ML pipelines within DevSecOps or containerized environments.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and configuration management tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
• Experience working with DoD security requirements and STIGs (Security Technical Implementation Guides).

Pay

$90,000 - $150,000 or $114,000 - $184,000 per year. The posted range does not include bonuses, commissions, tips, or other benefits. Pay is dependent on a candidate’s experience, skills, and education. Multiple pay ranges are provided to reflect placement at various levels.

Benefits

• Generous benefits package
• Competitive PTO
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and matching
• 9/80 optional schedule (2nd and 4th Friday off every month)
• Tuition Assistance Reimbursement Program
• Professional Development Resources
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
• Organization-Wide Monthly Tech Connect Events
• Annual Employee Recognition Awards
• Regular Social Events and Catered Lunches