Senior Cyber Capability Developer

nou Systems, Inc.

$100K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Top Secret (TS) with SCI eligibility and ability to obtain CI Polygraph
  • U.S. Citizenship required
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree with 8 years of experience, Associate's degree with 11 years, or High School Diploma with 14 years
  • Experience in full-stack development with Python and JavaScript
  • Ability to deliver functional tools rapidly under operational timelines

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain applications using Python (Django) and React (JavaScript) for forensic analysis
  • Create new processing capabilities for diverse data formats
  • Extend functionality of forensic toolkit through scripting and module development
  • Adapt existing cyber tools to evolving operational requirements
  • Containerize and deploy applications using Docker
  • Write automation scripts in Bash and PowerShell for data processing
  • Collaborate with forensic examiners to align development with operational needs

Benefits

  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Company-funded Life, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Personal Time Off, Vacation, and Paid Holidays
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Full Job Description
nou Systems, Inc. (nSI) is seeking a Senior Cyber Capability Developer. The developer will function as a full-stack engineer building and extending Python-based front-end and back-end capabilities that process diverse data formats encountered during forensic investigations. Work is priority-driven based on operational needs, requiring adaptability and rapid delivery of scripts and functionality to expand the customer's use cases.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain full-stack applications using Python (Django) on the back end and React (JavaScript) on the front end to support forensic analysis workflows
  • Create new processing capabilities for data formats encountered during investigations
  • Develop scripts and modules that extend the functionality of the existing forensic toolkit
  • Broaden use cases of existing cyber tools to address evolving operational requirements
  • Containerize and deploy functionality using Docker
  • Write automation scripts in Bash and PowerShell to support forensic data processing pipelines
  • Manage and optimize PostgreSQL databases that underpin forensic tool data storage and retrieval
  • Collaborate with forensic examiners and incident responders to translate operational needs into development priorities


Required Qualifications:
• Active Top Secret (TS) with SCI eligibility and ability to obtain CI Polygraph
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Bachelor's or Master's + 8 years OR Associate's + 11 years OR HS Diploma + 14 years
• On-site, full-time - Chantilly, Virginia
• Full-stack development experience bridging front-end UI and back-end services
• Ability to rapidly prototype and deliver functional tools under operationally-driven timelines

Preferred Qualifications:
• Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related field
• Familiarity with SANS SIFT Workstation tools and forensic analysis workflows
• Experience with digital forensics tools and techniques (disk imaging, memory analysis, artifact parsing)
• Exposure to incident response processes and evidence handling in law enforcement contexts
• Experience with mixed vendor/platform environments (COTS, GOTS, custom tools)
• Knowledge of forensic data formats (E01, raw images, file system artifacts, registry hives, browser artifacts)

Benefits of working at nSI

nou Systems, Inc. offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and diverse benefits that reflect our company culture of service, excellence, and a supportive work environment. Benefits may vary based on status but the majority of our positions include the following:
  • Competitive Wages*
  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Medical plan with Health Savings Account eligibility
  • Company-funded Life, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Personal Time Off, Vacation, and Paid Holidays
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Norton LifeLock
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Personal Development, Technical Learning Opportunities, & Lunch-n-Learns
  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

*Final compensation for this position is determined by a variety of factors, such as a candidate's relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location.

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