Senior Cyber Capabilities Developer

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead the development of advanced cyber capabilities to meet operational challenges and address emerging threats.
• Design, implement, and test secure and high-performance cyber tools for integration into larger systems.
• Apply innovative approaches and creative problem-solving to address technical obstacles and optimize solutions throughout the development lifecycle.
• Analyze complex systems and conceive out-of-the-box strategies to overcome capability gaps or technical constraints.
• Drive the resolution of technical challenges by proposing and implementing effective, innovative solutions.
• Oversee testing, refinement, and demonstrations of cyber capabilities, ensuring compliance with security and performance standards.
• Collaborate with diverse teams to integrate and deploy cyber tools in dynamic operational environments.
• Create technical documentation, including user guides, test reports, and analysis results, to support stakeholders and ensure clear communication.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of emerging cybersecurity technologies and guide their incorporation into innovative solutions.
• Ensure projects comply with modern cybersecurity best practices, DoD security policies, and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Typical Education and Experience: Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more related experience.
• Active TS/SCI clearance is required.
• Relevant DoD 8140 (DoD 8570) certification.
• Advanced Python programming skills and hands-on coding experience with tools such as AWS and GitLab.
• Broad experience in the development, testing, and deployment of operational cyber tools and secure systems.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical challenges with creative and innovative approaches.
• Clear understanding of secure development best practices, vulnerability management, and exploitation techniques.
• Familiarity with DoD or related operational applications and their technical environments.

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of advanced cybersecurity architectures and frameworks.
• Experience leading the integration of custom-developed solutions into secure systems or operational environments.
• Expertise in vulnerability analysis, secure coding principles, and/or offensive/defensive cyber strategies.
• Ability to deliver technical demonstrations, perform evaluations, and communicate technical concepts effectively to stakeholders.
• Track record of mentoring and guiding technical teams in development efforts.

Target Salary Range

$160,001 - $200,000.