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Senior Cyber Capabilities Developer

Full Time Remote

Summary

Job Description

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.

Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

About SAIC

SAIC

SAIC (Science Applications International Corporation) is one of the largest technology integrators supporting the U.S. Department of Defense, intelligence community, and federal civilian agencies. The company delivers mission-critical services across engineering, IT modernization, cybersecurity, intelligence, and systems integration, helping government customers operate and secure complex national security infrastructure at scale.

For job seekers, SAIC offers a wide range of career opportunities in software engineering, cybersecurity, cloud computing, systems engineering, data analytics, intelligence analysis, program management, and mission support. The company is especially attractive to veterans, cleared professionals, and technologists seeking stable, long-term roles embedded in high-impact government programs across defense and intelligence missions.

Unlike defense manufacturers that build physical platforms, SAIC focuses on integrating, modernizing, and operating the digital and information systems that support government missions. Employees often work on large-scale federal programs involving network modernization, space and satellite systems support, cyber defense operations, and advanced data-driven decision-making tools used across defense and intelligence agencies.

As federal agencies continue investing heavily in cybersecurity, AI, cloud infrastructure, and digital transformation, SAIC remains one of the most important employers in the government services sector. For professionals seeking mission-driven work with strong stability and exposure to complex national security programs, SAIC continues to stand out as a leading destination in defense and federal technology services.

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