Conducts hands-on software development and systems engineering, including prototyping and research, to develop new or enhanced cyber capabilities
Performs in-depth technical research to identify vulnerabilities, characterize system behaviors, and inform offensive and defensive mission approaches
Apply deep expertise in full spectrum cyber functional areas (OCO, DCO) to shame mission execution, capability development, and proposal solutions.
Lead and contribute to the testing, validation, deployment, and sustainment of cyber tools, infrastructure, and mission systems.
Develop and assess cyber‑related engineering artifacts—including system designs, dataflows, and software components—to anticipate and address operational cyber considerations.
Develop automations, tooling, and software capabilities that support offensive or defensive missions across diverse environments and enterprises.
Innovation and Technical Leadership
Serve as a senior technical authority in shaping concepts, prototypes, and engineering approaches for mission‑aligned cyber capabilities.
Identify and develop innovative technical solutions that meet emerging customer needs, leveraging deep cyber tradecraft and modern engineering practices.
Conduct trade studies, analyze alternatives, and recommend technical paths that balance mission impact, feasibility, and resources.
Collaborate with program teams to improve cybersecurity operations, advance capability deployment, and mentor engineers in advanced cyber techniques.
Reviewing and providing constructive feedback on proposal and technical artifacts (designs, prototypes, research outputs, etc), ensuring alignment with mission and organizational goals.
Contribute to Internal Research and Development (IRAD) efforts through hands-on architecture, design, prototyping and delivery.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
The candidate must possess the following skills
Significant hands-on experience (minimum 3+ years each) in at least three of the following criteria:
Vulnerability analysis, security automation, or cyber-enabled data workflows (OCO)
Threat analysis, incident response, and cyber mission planning (DCO)
