SAIC

Senior Cyber Capabilities Developer

SAIC$100K — $130K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree plus at least 9 years of experience; Master's with 7 years; or PhD/JD with 4 years in a related field.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance is mandatory.
  • Relevant DoD 8140 (DoD 8570) certification is a must.
  • Expert Python programming skills and experience with tools such as AWS and GitLab required.
  • Extensive background in developing, testing, and deploying operational cyber tools and secure systems.
  • Proven ability to tackle complex technical challenges with innovative solutions.
  • Strong grasp of secure development practices and vulnerability management.

Responsibilities

  • Lead development of innovative cyber capabilities for operational challenges and threats.
  • Design, implement, and rigorously test secure cyber tools for system integration.
  • Employ creative problem-solving to enhance solutions throughout the development process.
  • Analyze complex systems and devise strategies to bridge technical gaps.
  • Drive resolution of technical challenges with effective and novel solutions.
  • Oversee testing and demonstrations of cyber capabilities, ensuring compliance with standards.
  • Collaborate with various teams for seamless integration and deployment of cyber tools in operational settings.
  • Create comprehensive technical documentation for stakeholders to ensure clarity and support.

Benefits

  • Opportunities to contribute directly to national security initiatives.
  • Mentorship opportunities to guide and support team efforts.
  • Exposure to cutting-edge cybersecurity technologies and practices.
  • A chance to lead innovative projects in a mission-driven environment.
  • Collaboration with diverse teams in a dynamic operational context.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Are you a talented developer with expertise in cybersecurity and a passion for tackling complex technical challenges? We have a requirement for solutions that protect critical systems and shape the future of mission-driven cybersecurity. In this position, you'll have the opportunity to develop game-changing capabilities, solve complex problems with innovative thinking, formulate new ideas, and contribute directly to national security initiatives.

As a subject matter expert in secure development and advanced cyber capabilities, you will help deliver high-impact results through creative and forward-thinking approaches. Working at the forefront of cybersecurity innovation, you'll leverage deep technical expertise in coding, secure development practices, troubleshooting, and system integration. In addition, you'll provide technical mentorship and guide team efforts while driving innovative solutions to overcome complex coding challenges.

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.
  • A track record of mentoring and guiding technical teams in development efforts.


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
Net Income
$206 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+10.7%
Revenue
$6.8 billion
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