Cyber Security Development Engineer - JobID-0255

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

Job summary

Innovative Defense Technologies, LLC. seeks a Cyber Security Development Engineer to join the Advanced Capabilities team in Arlington, VA. You will design and implement secure software and systems, perform security assessments, and automate security tooling to protect mission-critical environments.

The role requires DoD experience, on-site work in Arlington, and eligibility for a Secret clearance. You'll collaborate across development teams to embed DevSecOps practices and stay ahead of cyber

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, CS, math, physics or STEM (or equivalent experience).
• 3 years in design, development, and management of complex software systems for the DoD.
• Travel up to 10% as needed.
• Proficient in C++, Java, or Python.
• Advanced knowledge of security: firewalls, Linux, databases, cloud, secure coding.
• Expertise in encryption, authentication, SSO, MFA, PAM, secure API design.
• Knowledge of OWASP Top 10 and secure SDLC practices.
• Hands-on with security testing tools (Nessus, Nmap, Wireshark, Splunk, SCAP, Burp Suite, Metasploit).
• Understanding SSDLC and DevSecOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement security controls within software and systems.
• Conduct security assessments, vulnerability scans, and pen tests.
• Develop and automate security tools to enhance the software lifecycle.
• Respond to security incidents with root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Design, implement, and train ML models for anomaly detection and threat hunting.
• Collaborate with dev teams to embed security in the SDLC (DevSecOps).
• Fortify systems against threats and ensure compliance with DoD standards.
• Stay current with cybersecurity threats and technologies to improve security posture.

Skills

C++, Java, Python

DevSecOps

SSDLC

DoD experience

Security clearance

Security tools

Nessus

Nmap

Wireshark

Splunk

SCAP

Burp Suite

Metasploit

Encryption, MFA, SSO

OWASP Top 10

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Nessus

Nmap

Wireshark

Splunk

SCAP

Burp Suite

Metasploit

Job description

Cyber Security Development Engineer - JobID-0255

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Arlington, VA

Compensation: $90,000 - $184,000 / year

Description

About The Role:

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), a leading defense technology company, is seeking a Cyber Security Development Engineer to be part of our Advanced Capabilities team and based out of our Arlington, VA location.

The Cyber Security Development Engineer is a highly technical role focused on ensuring the security and resilience of our software and systems and will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining secure systems, applications, and infrastructure to protect against cyber threats. This role blends software development expertise with deep understanding of cybersecurity principles to design, develop, and implement secure solutions for mission-critical environments.

Clearance & Location Requirements:

• All applicants must be able to obtain/maintain an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance.
• This is a fully on-site position, based out of our Arlington, VA location.

Key Responsibilities

What You Will Do:

• Design, develop, and implement security controls and features 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 software development lifecycle.
• Respond to and investigate security incidents, performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Design, implement, and train machine learning models for anomaly detection, behavioral analysis, and proactive threat hunting.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate security best practices (DevSecOps) into the entire software development process.
• Analyze and fortify systems against security threats, ensuring compliance with DoD security standards and requirements.
• Design, implement, and train machine learning models for anomaly detection, behavioral analysis, and proactive threat hunting.
• Stay current with the latest cybersecurity threats, trends, and technologies to continuously improve the security posture of IDT's solutions.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Who You Are (Required):

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or other STEM field (or equivalent full-time professional experience)
• 3 years of experience in the design, development, and management of complex software systems for the DoD.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time as needed
• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as, C++, Java, or Python.
• Advanced knowledge of firewalls, Linux, databases, operating system security, cloud infrastructure, and secure coding practices
• Expertise with security principles such as encryption, authentication, identity management (SSO, MFA, PAM), and secure API design
• Knowledge of common security vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10) and how to prevent them.
• Basic understanding of artificial intelligence and machine learning principles and their application in cybersecurity.
• Hands-on experience with security testing and assessment tools (e.g., Nessus, Nmap, Wireshark, Splunk, SCAP, Burp Suite, Metasploit).
• Understanding of secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC) and DevSecOps practices.

What Makes You Stand Out:

• Master's Degree in a relevant field.
• Relevant cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CISSP, CSSLP, CEH, Security+).
• Experience securing containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with machine learning frameworks and libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-Learn).
• Familiarity with AI security and threat landscapes, such as the MITRE ATLAS (Adversarial Threat Landscape for AI Systems) framework.
• Experience securing and deploying AI/ML pipelines within DevSecOps or containerized environments.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and configuration management tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
• Experience working with DoD security requirements and STIGs (Security Technical Implementation Guides).

EEO Statement: IDT is an Equal Opportunity employer.