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Senior Cyber Capabilities Developer

SAIC

Colorado Springs, CO

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$160,001–$200,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Communication Skills, Computer Programming, Computer Security, DoD Directive 8140, DoD Directive 8570, Emerging Technology, Federal Government, Games Programming, Identify Issues, Industry Standards, Information Technology & Information Systems, Internet Security, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Operations Security (OPSEC), Problem Solving Skills, Product Demonstration, Product Lifecycle, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Secure Coding, Security Analysis, Security Compliance, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), System Integration (SI), System Operations, Systems Analysis, Systems Engineering, Technical Delivery, Technical Writing, Test Plan/Schedule, Testing, Top Secret Clearance, United States Department of Defense (DoD), User Documentation, Work From Home
LOCATION
Colorado Springs, CO
POSTED
2 days ago
Job ID: 2612449

Location: Colorado Springs, CO, US

Date Posted: 2026-05-12

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: ORA_ON_SITE

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, you'll leverage deep technical expertise in coding, secure development practices, troubleshooting, and system integration. In addition, you'll 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.


SAIC is a premier technology integrator providing full life cycle services and solutions in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC is Redefining Ingenuity through its deep customer and domain knowledge to enable the delivery of systems engineering and integration offerings for large, complex projects. SAIC's approximately 15,000 employees are driven by integrity and mission focus to serve customers in the U.S. federal government. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $4.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see .

About the Company

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SAIC

SAIC is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation's digital transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, IT modernization, and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions. We are a team of 26,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.1 billion. For more information, visit saic.com.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Computer/IT Services
FOUNDED
2013
WEBSITE
https://jobs.saic.com/

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