Cyber Capabilities Developer

The Amatriot Group; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Amatriot Group in Chantilly, VA is looking for a Capabilities Developer to support the development of cyber security tools for both offensive and defensive objectives. Candidates should have experience in software engineering and network analysis, and the ability to identify vulnerabilities across various platforms. A Bachelor's degree with varying years of relevant experience is required, along with an active Top Secret security clearance and a willingness to obtain a CI polygraph.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Jr. Developer or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 6+ years of experience as a Mid-Level Developer or equivalent certification.
• 10+ years of experience as a Senior Developer or equivalent certification.
• Active Top Secret security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Identify vulnerabilities in network, host, and web application endpoints.
• Rapid development and prototyping of tools for Windows and Linux.
• Create and deploy virtual environments with applications.
• Understand networking and routing configurations effectively.

Skills

Vulnerability analysis techniques

Rapid tool development

Networking knowledge

Software engineering

Cloud environments

Independent thinking

Education

BS/BA in relevant field

Tools

VMware

Proxmox

KVM/qemu

Penetration testing tools

.NET

Python

C/C++

Job description

Capabilities Developer

Chantilly, VA | Top Secret Cleared | New 5 Year DoJ Contract

Amatriot is looking for a Capabilities Developer to support Rapid Application Development (RAD) for both offensive and defensive cyber security tools, network topologies, and secured networks. Personnel hired will leverage red 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 the configuration and management of complex network environments, administration of covert and virtualized systems, performing vulnerability research and analysis, and utilizing open-source penetration testing tools.

Responsibilities

• Ability to identify vulnerabilities in network, host, and web application endpoints utilizing a variety of techniques from open-source research and manual analysis.
• Rapid development and prototyping of 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 as VMware, Proxmox, KVM/qemu, etc.
• A strong understanding of networking, network topologies, and routing through the internet, including experience with VPN, proxy, and tunnel management and configuration.
• Software engineering using modern programming practices using industry standard languages (e.g. C, C++, .NET, Python).
• Knowledge of cloud environments (e.g. AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.).
• Ability to think independently and take initiative on new tasks.

Qualifications

• Jr.-Level: BS/BA with 2+ years of relevant experience or 6 years with no degree. Advanced certifications, specialized training, or equivalent hands-on experience may be considered in lieu of years of experience.
• Mid Level: BS/BA with 6+ years of relevant experience or 10 years with no degree. Advanced certifications, specialized training, or equivalent hands-on experience may be considered in lieu of years of experience.
• Senior Level: BS/BA with 10+ years of relevant experience or 14 years with no degree. Advanced certifications, specialized training, or equivalent hands-on experience may be considered in lieu of years of experience.
• Active Top Secret security clearance is required, with willingness and ability to obtain a CI polygraph.