Defensive Exploit Software Developer

VulnU; Lawton, Northern (OK, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Dynetics is seeking a Defensive Exploit Software Developer to join a diverse, highly skilled team in Lawton, OK. This full-time role supports Cyber, EW, and PNT threats against US weapon systems, focusing on exploitation, detection, and forensics with a Red Team.

The position requires US citizenship and the ability to obtain/maintain a TS/SCI clearance. Proficiency in Python, Linux, Bash, and Wireshark is expected, with travel up to 40% of the time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, computer engineering, cybersecurity or similar.
• Experience with Python scripting to write quick prototypes on request.
• Experience with Linux and Bash scripting.
• Exposure to security tools and CTFs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Aid in the development of software/tools for exploitation of researched networks and detection.
• Work with Red Team on researching systems and building test tools.
• Collaborate with experts on network forensics and customer impact analysis.

Skills

Python scripting

Linux

Bash

Wireshark

Cybersecurity

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science / computer engineering / cybersecurity or similar

Tools

Wireshark

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 ResponsibilitiesAiding 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 QualificationsBachelor’s Degree in computer science, computer engineering, cybersecurity, cyber engineering or similar degree Experience using WiresharkA good understanding of CybersecurityExperience with quick protype languages such as Python, to the level of being able to write one on requestExperience with Linux and Bash scriptingExposure to security tools, protocols, or capture-the-flag (CTF) competitionsAbility to travel to customer sites up to 40% of timeUS Citizenship requiredAbility to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Clearance.Preferred QualificationsActive TS/SCI Clearance.Certifications such as Pentest , Network , Security , CySA , LinuxUnderstanding of basic security concepts (CIA triad, authentication, encryption, etc.)If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.