Defensive Exploit Software Developer

Leidos; White Wolf Bridge (OK); On-site; USD 3,900 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Dynetics seeks a Defensive Exploit Software Developer to join a diverse, highly skilled team in Lawton, OK. You will help develop software and techniques for exploiting and detecting network attacks while supporting Red Team research and forensics to shield weapon-system solutions.

The role requires strong cybersecurity fundamentals, Python scripting, Linux expertise, and up to 40% travel, with a TS/SCI clearance or ability to obtain one.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, cybersecurity, cyber engineering or similar degree.
• Experience with Wireshark.
• A solid understanding of Cybersecurity.
• Proficiency with Python scripting to write quick prototypes on request.
• Experience with Linux and Bash scripting.
• Exposure to security tools, protocols, or CTF competitions.
• Ability to travel to customer sites up to 40% of time.
• US Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Aid in the development of software and/or techniques for exploitation of researched network protocols, as well as detection of, identification of and results of those attacks.
• Collaborate with Red Team members in researching systems, contributing through code analysis and creating test tools.
• Coordinate with internal experts to perform network forensics to understand impacts on customer end-products/solutions.

Skills

Cybersecurity knowledge

Python scripting

Research skills

Travel readiness

US Citizenship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, cybersecurity, cyber engineering or similar

Tools

Wireshark

Linux

Job description

Leidos Dynetics is seeking a Defensive Exploit Software Developer to work with a diverse, highly skilled team to develop unique solutions for Cyber, EW, and PNT threats against US weapon systems. Our products are responsible for alerting our varied array of customers of potential cyber and EW attacks by creative Adversaries highly skilled at attacking. With that problem set in mind, our products need to be developed by equally creative minds that enjoy digging, researching, programming, questioning, and generally learning all they can do to do those exact things the Adversaries would. Since those adversaries have a board scope, our approach to developing detection measures and mitigations need to be as well. This position will be working with a Red Team concentrating proving out vulnerabilities through tools developed internally by this team to help feed the detection engineering team to protect systems on the tactical edge. This is a full-time position with the Leidos Cyber Electromagnetic Activity (CEMA) team that is based in Lawton, OK, and will require the candidate to be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Clearance.

Primary Responsibilities

• Aiding in the development of software and/or techniques in the exploitation of researched network protocol, as well as detection of, identification of and results of those attacks.
• Working with Red Team members in research of systems, contributing through code analysis as well as creating test tools.
• Working with internal experts to perform network forensics to understand possible impacts on customer end-products/solutions.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, computer engineering, cybersecurity, cyber engineering or similar degree
• Experience using Wireshark
• A good understanding of Cybersecurity
• Experience with quick protype languages such as Python, to the level of being able to write one on request
• Experience with Linux and Bash scripting
• Exposure to security tools, protocols, or capture-the-flag (CTF) competitions
• Ability to travel to customer sites up to 40% of time
• US Citizenship required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI Clearance.
• Certifications such as Pentest+, Network+, Security+, CySA+, Linux+
• Understanding of basic security concepts (CIA triad, authentication, encryption, etc.)

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Pay Range

Pay Range: Pay Range $57,850.00 - $104,575.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Leidos Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

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Commitment and Diversity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.