> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/219518-defensive-cyber-operations-dco-counter-measures-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/219518-defensive-cyber-operations-dco-counter-measures-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) Counter-Measures Engineer - **Company:** Leidos, Inc. - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $107,900.0 - $195,050.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Bash Shell, Unix, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Computer Programming, Linux, Integrated Development Environments, OSI Models, Python (Programming Language), Windows PowerShell, Comptia Pentest+ CE, Ruby, TCP/IP, Snort (Software), Scripting, Malware, Git, Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs), Malware Detection, Api Design, Cyber Warfare, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** May 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.military.com/career/214251/dco-counter-measures-engineer-illinois-il-scott-air-force-base ## About the Role * Must have an active DoD Secret clearance and be eligible to obtain TS/SCI \n * Bachelor's degree in a related discipline with 8+ years of applicable experience; additional related years of experience is accepted in lieu of a degree. \n * Requires 8140 Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support Specialist 521 (CS) Intermediate-level compliance, to include one of the following certifications: Security+, PenTest+, CySA+, GSEC, or GMON. \n * Proficiency in programming in at least one modern language (Java, Python, Ruby, C++). \n * Custom malware detection development experience. \n * Advance understanding of TCP/IP, networking ports and protocols, traffic flow, system administration, OSI model, defense-in-depth and common security elements. \n * Understand the life cycle of network threats, attacks, attack vectors and methods of exploitation with an understanding of intrusion set tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs). \n * UNIX Administrative skills. \n, * Experience with DISA and DoD Networks. \n * Experience countering APTs or emergent threats to DOD networks. \n * Skilled in developing extended cyber security analytics. \n * Experience in developing and supporting a development environment. \n * Experience automating tasks via Bash, Python, PowerShell, or other scripting tools. \n * Experience in Linux and Windows-based systems administration in a cloud or virtualized environment. \n * Experience with API development and integration. \n * Experience with Git, Sigma, Yara, Snort, and Suricata. \n * Experience with Detection-as-a-Code Principles. \n * Experience with malware analysis concepts and methods. \n * Advanced Certifications such as GREM, OSCP, CISSP or CASP. \n ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Coffee with Developers: David Heinemeier Hansson](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/875-coffee-with-developers-david-heinemeier-hansson) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Node and Package Security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2138-wearedevelopers-live-node-and-package-security) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Coffee with Developers - Robby Russell](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/917-coffee-with-developers-robby-russell) - [Cyber Sleuth: Finding Hidden Connections in Cyber Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/893-cyber-sleuth-finding-hidden-connections-in-cyber-data) ## Related Articles - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Dev Digest 216: CyberSec + Mythos, Stack Overflow for Agents & DOOM in TTF](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/728-dev-digest-216-cybersec-mythos-stack-overflow-for-agents-doom-in-ttf) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)