Senior Cyber Capabilities Developer

SAIC is seeking a Senior Cyber Capabilities Developer in Colorado Springs, CO with hands-on Python development expertise who desires to have a role that truly matters , supporting the nation’s most strategic missions . In this role, you will develop software for advanced capabilities to provide America’s warfighters with the ability to gain and sustain a strategic edge in a dynamic, evolving threat landscape.

As a Senior Cyber Capabilities Developer , you will design and develop Python-based cyber tools that enhance operational readiness and provide mission-critical capabilities for national defense. You’ll take on sophisticated challenges, developing software that directly contributes to high-level mission success .

This is a unique opportunity to put your technical expertise to work creating innovative solutions that have a strategic impact . Collaborate with top-tier cyber professionals, resolve complex technical issues, and enable critical military operations to dominate in contested environments.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Python-based software solutions to deliver essential capabilities for America’s warfighters
• Write efficient code to support classified missions in dynamic, mission-critical environments
• Perform testing, debugging, and tool optimization to ensure compliance with program standards
• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to implement requirements into cyber tool development
• Contribute development inputs to GitLab task tracking and Agile processes to enable efficient workflows and achieve goals
• Document software development activities, including user guides, technical documentation, and test reports, to support operational deployments

• 5+ years of relevant experience in software and secure system development
• Active Top-Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility is required
• Python programming skills with hands-on coding experience
• Familiarity with GitLab and other modern development tools
• Knowledge of DoD/DoW architectures and cyber operational constraints, * Knowledge of advanced cyber operation techniques , development frameworks, and cloud architecture
• Proven history of delivering custom technical solutions that meet mission-critical requirements in operational environments
• Experience with Linux package management and distribution tools , such as those used in Debian or Rocky Linux environments
• Experience with cyber tool development and deployment in cloud environments
• Proven success in developing custom solutions for use in high-security operational environments
• Experience creating documentation, presenting solutions to stakeholders, and collaborating with teammates to develop technical solutions

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, solving our nation’s most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability