SAIC - Senior Cyber Capabilities Developer in Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
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Senior Cyber Capabilities Developer
Job ID: 2612449
Location: Colorado Springs, CO, United States
Date Posted: May 12, 2026
Category: Cyber
Subcategory: Cyber Engineer
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes - 10% of the time
Minimum Clearance Required: TS.SCI
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None
Potential for Remote Work: On-Site
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Job Description
Description
Are you a talented developer with expertise in cybersecurity and a passion for tackling complex technical challenges? We have a requirement for solutions that protect critical systems and shape the future of mission-driven cybersecurity. In this position, you''ll have the opportunity to develop game-changing capabilities, solve complex problems with innovative thinking, formulate new ideas, and contribute directly to national security initiatives.
As a subject matter expert in secure development and advanced cyber capabilities, you will help deliver high-impact results through creative and forward-thinking approaches. Working at the forefront of cybersecurity innovation, youll leverage deep technical expertise in coding, secure development practices, troubleshooting, and system integration. In addition, youll provide technical mentorship and guide team efforts while driving innovative solutions to overcome complex coding challenges.
Primary Responsibilities
Lead the development of advanced cyber capabilities to meet operational challenges and address emerging threats
Design, implement, and test secure and high-performance cyber tools for integration into larger systems
Apply innovative approaches and creative problem-solving to address technical obstacles and optimize solutions throughout the development lifecycle
Analyze complex systems and conceive out-of-the-box strategies to overcome capability gaps or technical constraints
Drive the resolution of technical challenges by proposing and implementing effective, innovative solutions
Oversee testing, refinement, and demonstrations of cyber capabilities, ensuring compliance with security and performance standards
Collaborate with diverse teams to integrate and deploy cyber tools in dynamic operational environments
Create technical documentation, including user guides, test reports, and analysis results, to support stakeholders and ensure clear communication
Maintain a thorough understanding of emerging cybersecurity technologies and guide their incorporation into innovative solutions
Ensure projects comply with modern cybersecurity best practices, DoD security policies, and industry standards
Qualifications
TYPICAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more related experience
Active TS/SCI clearance is required
Relevant DoD 8140 (DoD 8570) certification
Advanced Python programming skills and hands-on coding experience with tools such as AWS and GitLab
Broad experience in the development, testing, and deployment of operational cyber tools and secure systems
Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical challenges with creative and innovative approaches
Clear understanding of secure development best practices, vulnerability management, and exploitation techniques
Familiarity with DoD or related operational applications and their technical environments
Desired Qualifications
Knowledge of advanced cybersecurity architectures and frameworks
Experience leading the integration of custom-developed solutions into secure systems or operational environments
Expertise in vulnerability analysis, secure coding principles, and/or offensive/defensive cyber strategies
Ability to deliver technical demonstrations, perform evaluations, and communicate technical concepts effectively to stakeholders
A track record of mentoring and guiding technical teams in development efforts
Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
Overview
SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
SAIC is a premier Fortune 500 mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.
We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.
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