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# Cyber Capability Developer

- **Company:** The Job Network
- **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, Data Analysis, Antivirus Softwares, Software System Penetration Testing, Bash Shell, C++ (Programming Language), Network Analysis, Cyber Security, System Configuration, Linux, Network Topologies, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Pcap, Linux System Administration, Software Engineering, Rust (Programming Language), Programming Languages
- **Published:** July 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9068042/cyber-capability-developer

## About the Role

This is a full-time, onsite position supporting a federal government customer. Minimum education is a bachelor's degree plus 5 years of experience. Four more years of experience can be substituted for a degree. Salary is commensurate with experience, education, and skill level. Network Security Services LLC offers a full benefits package., Five (5) years of recent and relevant working experience is required in the following focus areas:

 * Python and Bash
 * Knowledge of TCP/IP stack
 * Switching and routing protocols
 * PCAP data analysis
 * Windows and Linux experience, particularly geared towards penetration testing
 * Software development life cycle

Preferred Skills:

 * Programming languages: C++, Rust, JavaScript
 * Professional experience related to Command and Control (C2) channels/techniques
 * Knowledge of techniques for implant delivery and initial access (IA) vectors
 * Understanding of Counter-Antivirus and Host-based Intrusion Detection Systems (HIDS) as related to implant delivery and initial access vectors

## Description

The analyst will be responsible for conducting rapid development activities that directly support forward-leaning operations. This support shall include knowledge and insight with cyber security tools, network topologies, and secured networks. The position applies expertise in development activities focused on software development and network analysis, particularly focused on implant delivery and Command and Control (C2) channels. The scope of this effort involves software engineering and development; configuring and managing varying/mixed complex networking environments; and managing and developing Linux environments.


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