SAIC

Cyberspace Capability Developer

SAIC • $95K — $115K *
Charleston, SC 29406In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with two years of experience for junior level or five years for intermediate level, with substitutes for education considered.
  • Familiarity with reverse-engineering suites and debugging tools such as IDA Pro and Ghidra.
  • Strong grasp of computer networking protocols and security methodologies.
  • Knowledge of application-layer security threats and mitigation techniques.
  • Experience with secure coding practices to defend against memory vulnerabilities.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and test software utilities tailored to operational cyber needs.
  • Write and maintain code in languages like C, C++, Python, and Assembly.
  • Conduct reverse engineering and analyze malware to identify vulnerabilities.
  • Perform operational testing using sandboxes and virtualized environments.
  • Provide technical peer reviews and mentor junior developers in software development.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge cybersecurity projects.
  • Collaborative work environment with the chance to mentor and lead others.
  • Location in North Charleston, SC, which may offer a favorable lifestyle.
  • Access to advanced tools and technologies in cyber defense.
Full Job Description
Job Description

SAIC is seeking a Cyberspace Capability Developer to join our team. The DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) Cyberspace Capability Developer (DCWF 341) is a specialized technical role within the Cyberspace Effects workforce element. Personnel in this role write, reverse-engineer, and test low-level code, binaries, and scripts used for force projection or external defense operations. At the Intermediate to Advanced levels, developers transition away from heavily supervised tasks to autonomously engineering complex software tools, identifying zero-day hardware/software flaws, and leading code analysis pipelines. This position is located in North Charleston, SC.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Capability Engineering: Design, develop, and test custom software utilities and scripts to satisfy operational cyber requirements.
  • Low-Level Development: Write and maintain scalable, robust code utilizing C, C++, Python, and Assembly language.
  • Reverse Engineering & Vulnerability Analysis: Analyze software binaries and malware to dissect functions, isolate anomalies, and identify exploitable hardware/software flaws.
  • Operational Testing: Conduct rigorous software containment, isolation, and testing utilizing sandboxes and virtualization environments.
  • Technical Guidance: Provide technical peer reviews of code repositories and mentor junior developers working under the Joint Basic CCD framework.


Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:
  • Junior Level: Bachelors degree and two (2) years or more experience; four (4) years additional work experience in lieu of degree.
  • Intermediate Level: Bachelors degree and five (5) years work experience; four (4) years additional work experience in lieu of degree.
  • Proficient with reverse-engineering suites and debugging utilities (e.g., IDA Pro, Ghidra, OllyDbg, GDB).
  • Deep understanding of computer networking protocols, network security methodologies, and application-layer security vulnerabilities.
  • Familiarity with secure coding standards and mitigation strategies against memory corruption vulnerabilities.

Clearance Requirements:
  • An active TS/SCI clearance is required to start.


About SAIC

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) is a technology integrator in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC has approximately 26,000 employees and operates in more than 70 countries. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. SAIC provides services to the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, and civilian agencies. The company also serves commercial customers in the healthcare, energy, and financial services sectors.
Learn more about SAIC
Size
26,000 employees
Market Cap
$6 billion
Industry
Information Technology
Net Income
$206 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+10.7%
Revenue
$6.8 billion
NASDAQ
SAIC
* Ladders Estimates

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