Cyber Capabilities Developer

The Amatriot Group; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Amatriot Group is seeking a Cyber Capabilities Developer to support Rapid Application Development for offensive and defensive cybersecurity tools across Windows and Linux endpoints. The role emphasizes kernel and user-space work, vulnerability research, and open-source tooling usage.

Responsibilities span networked, virtualized environments, VMware/Proxmox/KVM/qemu, and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), with a TS or higher clearance preferred and a focus on independent initiative.

Qualifications

• BS/BA with 2+ years of relevant experience or 6 years without degree.
• BS/BA with 6+ years of relevant experience or 10 years without degree.
• BS/BA with 10+ years of relevant experience or 14 years without degree.
• Advanced certifications or equivalent hands-on experience may substitute for years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Cyber Tool Development and Prototyping for Windows and Linux endpoints.
• Vulnerability research and analysis using open-source tools.
• Endpoint and persistence analysis at user and kernel levels.
• Network, cloud, and virtualized environment support including VPN/proxy/tunnel management and AWS/Azure/GCP.
• Leverage red team/blue team expertise to advance mission objectives.

Skills

Vulnerability assessment

Tool development

Windows/Linux prototyping

Kernel/User-space analysis

Networking fundamentals

Cloud platforms

Python/C/C++/C#.NET

Open-source tooling

Independent thinker

Education

BS/BA with 2+ years experience

BS/BA with 6+ years experience

BS/BA with 10+ years experience

Tools

VMware

Proxmox

KVM/qemu

Job description

Location: Chantilly, VA

Security Clearance: Active TS or higher [Required]

Job Type: Full-Time

Target Salary Range*: $130,000 - $160,000

• This represents the potential salary range for this position depending on education level, years of experience and/or certifications in addition to other position specific requirements which may impact salary

Position Overview

Amatriot is seeking a Cyber Capabilities Developer to support Rapid Application Development for offensive and defensive cybersecurity tools, network topologies, and secured networks. This role will leverage red team and blue team operational expertise to advance mission objectives through focused development efforts in software engineering and network analysis. Support activities will span both user and kernel levels, including configuration and management of complex network environments, administration of covert and virtualized systems, vulnerability research and analysis, and utilization of open-source penetration testing tools.

Key Responsibilities

Cyber Tool Development and Prototyping

• Support Rapid Application Development for offensive and defensive cybersecurity tools.
• Rapidly develop and prototype tools for Windows and Linux endpoints.
• Perform software engineering using modern programming practices and industry standard languages, including C, C++, .NET, and Python.

Vulnerability Research and Analysis

• Identify vulnerabilities in network, host, and web application endpoints using techniques from open-source research and manual analysis.
• Perform vulnerability research and analysis.
• Use open-source penetration testing tools.

Endpoint and Persistence Analysis

• Apply expertise in techniques for persistence mechanisms on endpoints using utilities pertaining to identified vulnerabilities.
• Support activities at both user and kernel levels.

Network, Cloud, and Virtualized Environment Support

• Support development and analysis of network topologies and secured networks.
• Configure and manage complex network environments.
• Administer covert and virtualized systems.
• Create, manage, and deploy virtual environments using applications such as VMware, Proxmox, KVM/qemu, and similar tools.
• Apply a strong understanding of networking, network topologies, and routing through the internet.
• Support VPN, proxy, and tunnel management and configuration.
• Apply knowledge of cloud environments, including AWS, Azure, GCP, and similar platforms.

Mission and Team Support

• Leverage red team and blue team operational expertise to advance mission objectives.
• Think independently and take initiative on new tasks.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Junior Level: BS/BA with 2+ years of relevant experience, or 6 years of relevant experience with no degree.
• Mid Level: BS/BA with 6+ years of relevant experience, or 10 years of relevant experience with no degree.
• Senior Level: BS/BA with 10+ years of relevant experience, or 14 years of relevant experience with no degree.
• Advanced certifications, specialized training, or equivalent hands-on experience may be considered in lieu of years of experience.

Skills

• Ability to identify vulnerabilities in network, host, and web application endpoints using a variety of techniques from open-source research and manual analysis.
• Ability to rapidly develop and prototype tools for Windows and Linux endpoints.
• Expertise in techniques for persistence mechanisms on endpoints using utilities pertaining to identified vulnerabilities.
• Ability to create, manage, and deploy virtual environments with applications such as VMware, Proxmox, KVM/qemu, and similar tools.
• Strong understanding of networking, network topologies, and routing through the internet.
• Experience with VPN, proxy, and tunnel management and configuration.
• Software engineering experience using modern programming practices and industry standard languages, including C, C++, .NET, and Python.
• Knowledge of cloud environments, including AWS, Azure, GCP, and similar platforms.
• Ability to think independently and take initiative on new tasks.

Clearance

• Active Top Secret security clearance is required, with willingness and ability to obtain a CI polygraph.