Cyber Security Dev Engineer — Build Secure DoD Systems

Innovative Defense Technologies; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Competitive PTO

Paid holidays

401(k) with immediate vesting and 100%

9/80 optional schedule

Tuition Assistance Reimbursement

Professional Development Resources

Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits

Tech Connect Events

Employee Recognition Awards

Catered Lunches

Job summary

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT) seeks a Cyber Security Development Engineer in Arlington, VA to join our Advanced Capabilities team. You will design, build, and secure software and infrastructure to defend mission-critical systems.

This on-site role requires DoD clearance or the ability to obtain Secret clearance, with strong coding skills in C++, Java, and Python, plus DevSecOps, threat prevention, and ML-driven security expertise. IDT offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, CS, math, physics or equivalent.
• 3 years of DoD software systems design and development experience.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Java, or Python.
• Advanced knowledge of firewalls, Linux, databases, OS security, cloud infrastructure, and secure coding practices.
• Expertise with encryption, authentication, identity management (SSO, MFA, PAM), and secure API design.
• Knowledge of OWASP Top 10 and how to prevent vulnerabilities.
• Basic understanding of AI/ML principles and their cybersecurity applications.
• Hands-on experience with security testing tools (Nessus, Nmap, Wireshark, Splunk, SCAP, Burp Suite, Metasploit).
• Understanding of SSDLC and DevSecOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement security controls within software applications and systems.
• Conduct security assessments, vulnerability scanning, and penetration testing of software and infrastructure.
• Develop and automate security tools and processes to enhance the SDLC.
• Respond to and investigate security incidents with root-cause analysis.
• Collaborate with development teams to embed DevSecOps across the software lifecycle.
• Fortify systems against threats and ensure compliance with DoD security standards.

Skills

Programming languages: C++, Java, and 

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, CS, math, physics or equivalent

Tools

Nessus

Nmap

Wireshark

Splunk

Burp Suite

Metasploit

SCAP

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT) seeks a Cyber Security Development Engineer in Arlington, VA to join our Advanced Capabilities team. You will design, build, and secure software and infrastructure to defend mission-critical systems.

This on-site role requires DoD clearance or the ability to obtain Secret clearance, with strong coding skills in C++, Java, and Python, plus DevSecOps, threat prevention, and ML-driven security expertise. IDT offers competitive pay and benefits.