Cyber Software Engineer

Join the Cyber Science & Technology (CS&T) team supporting advanced research, development, experimentation, and operational support to tackle challenges in networking and cybersecurity. CS&T engineers help design, prototype, and transition cutting-edge capabilities that enhance national security missions. You will contribute to mission-driven R&D, including customer-aligned demonstrations, internal IRAD efforts, and cyber capability development supporting programs and customers across the DoD and IC.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and development of innovative cyber tools, techniques, and prototypes that advance next-generation cybersecurity and networking capabilities.
• Support integration and demonstration of experimental capabilities for customer engagements, including planning and execution of capability demonstrations.
• Implement and evaluate algorithms, automation approaches, analytics, and modeling techniques relevant to cyber missions.
• Assist with the design and implementation of realistic cyber-physical test environments to measure system resilience, performance, and operational utility.
• Collaborate with software engineers, systems engineers, data scientists, and mission operators to transition prototypes into operational workflows.
• Prepare technical documentation, status reports, experiment plans, and demonstration materials for internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in technical reviews, program planning sessions, and cross-organizational coordination with CS&T leadership.
• Support staffing, capability planning, and technical assessments tied to program requirements.

Requirements

• Active Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field with a minimum of 5 years' experience.
• Hands-on experience in software design & development, cybersecurity R&D, systems analysis, or capability development.
• Strong background in networking, distributed systems, or cyber operations concepts.
• High proficiency in Python and C/C++.
• Familiarity with networking and cyberspace modeling & simulation capabilities.
• Ability to work in research-oriented, fast-moving environments with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong Algorithms & Data Structures knowledge
• Understanding of networking concepts and protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, TLS)
• Systems engineering experience including profiling and code optimization (CPU, memory, latency)
• Experience with Python – including Pytorch, tensorflow, sklearn, scipy, virtual environment management
• Experience with network programming and protocol: Socket programming such as TCP/UDP, routing protocols, L2/L3 tunneling.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting government research-oriented customers or service cyber components.
• Experience developing cyber-physical test ranges, simulation environments, or digital twins.
• Familiarity with orchestration frameworks, cloud environments, or advanced analytics.
• Experience in computer vision, machine learning, mathematical optimization, understanding of video encoding
• Experience working on multithreaded, distributed high-performance systems
• Active TS/SCI clearance.

Benefits

• Flexible time off benefit
• Robust learning resources
• Comprehensive healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, and family support benefits
• Continuing education and time off benefits

Pay

The proposed salary range for this position is $94,400 - $198,200. There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications.