Cyber Ops Software Engineer SME (TS/SCI)

General Dynamics - IT; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

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Job summary

General Dynamics - IT (GDIT) is seeking a Software Developer SME for the MCCO Tool Developer program to support MARFORCYBER at Ft. Meade, MD.

You will drive the full software development lifecycle, design architectures, and prototype tools used by Marine Corps cyber teams and USCYBERCOM. Bring 10+ years of software development experience, active TS/SCI with CI Poly, and proficiency in Java, Python, C, C++, and Assembly.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with CI Poly required.
• 10+ years of experience in software development.
• Proficiency in Java, Python, C, C++, and Assembly.
• Experience with Visual Studio and Git.
• Familiarity with Windows, Linux, and macOS.
• Experience with AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.
• Strong background in software architecture, modeling, and configuration management.
• Secure coding practices and vulnerability assessment experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree; Master’s Degree preferred.
• Work Location: Onsite in Ft. Meade, MD.
• US Citizenship Required.
• Preferred: Experience developing cyberspace capabilities (implants, exploits, tradecraft, and TTPs).
• Familiarity with event‑driven architectures and microservices design.
• Knowledge of USCYBERCOM mission systems and MARFORCYBER operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive the full software development lifecycle for cutting‑edge cyberspace capabilities that directly support Marine Corps cyber missions.
• Shape project vision, scope, and timelines to deliver high‑impact technical solutions.
• Partner with stakeholders to gather, analyze, and prioritize mission requirements that guide development.
• Identify risks early, assess vulnerabilities, and engineer secure, resilient solutions.
• Design detailed system architectures, models, and prototypes that bring cyber capabilities to life.
• Build, test, and refine software across multiple programming languages in a fast‑paced, mission‑driven environment.
• Architect solutions using modern approaches including microservices, monolithics, and event‑driven designs.
• Write clean, well‑documented code that supports long‑term scalability and maintainability.
• Manage configurations and version control with industry‑standard tools like Git.
• Lead quality assurance with rigorous unit, integration, system, and acceptance testing.
• Implement secure coding practices, perform vulnerability assessments, and ensure compliance with strict cybersecurity standards.
• Create and refine operational scripts that directly support cyberspace operations.
• Integrate capabilities with USCYBERCOM’s common services to ensure interoperability across the joint cyber mission.
• Contribute to the development of cyberspace tradecraft and TTPs that strengthen MARFORCYBER’s operational advantage.

Skills

Java

Python

C

C++

Assembly

Secure coding practices

Unit testing

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree preferred

Tools

Visual Studio

Git

Job description

General Dynamics - IT (GDIT) is seeking a Software Developer SME for the MCCO Tool Developer program to support MARFORCYBER at Ft. Meade, MD.

You will drive the full software development lifecycle, design architectures, and prototype tools used by Marine Corps cyber teams and USCYBERCOM. Bring 10+ years of software development experience, active TS/SCI with CI Poly, and proficiency in Java, Python, C, C++, and Assembly.