Cyber Security Development Engineer - JobID-0255

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

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.

Job Details:

• Department: Engineering
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Location: Arlington, VA
• Address: 4401 Wilson Boulevard Suite 810, Arlington, Virginia, 22203
• Workplace type: Onsite
• Compensation: $90,000 - $184,000 / year

Key Responsibilities

• 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).

Pay Range*: $90,000 - $150,000 or $114,000 - $184,000

This amount may not be reflective of actual compensation that may be earned as pay is dependent on a candidate's experience, skills, and education. The posted range does not include bonuses, commissions, tips, or other benefits. IDT is often looking to place multiple candidates at various levels. Therefore, more than one pay range has been included, commensurate with experience.

Job Benefits

• Generous benefits package
• Competitive PTO
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and matching
• 9/80 optional schedule (2nd and 4th Friday off every month)
• Tuition Assistance Reimbursement Program
• Professional Development Resources
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
• Organization-Wide Monthly Tech Connect Events
• Annual Employee Recognition Awards
• Regular Social Events and Catered Lunches

EEO Statement

IDT is an Equal Opportunity employer.

About Innovative Defense Technologies

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT) is a leading defense technology company focused on rapidly delivering mission-critical software and systems solutions to the U.S. government. The company specializes in automation, digital engineering, and enabling the rapid integration of advanced capabilities into complex weapon and combat systems. These essential solutions empower the warfighter to field, operate, and sustain decisive capability at speed and scale.

At IDT, our employees are developing advanced mission-critical outcomes by consistently delivering high-quality results, fostering innovation, applying rigorous problem-solving, and effectively collaborating across multifaceted teams and stakeholders. Grounded in these competencies, IDT translates complex customer priorities into robust software solutions.