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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Cyber Capability Engineer/Product Lead - **Company:** Assured Information Security, Inc. - **Location:** Columbia, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $155,000.0 - $205,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, Confluence, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Unit Testing, C Sharp (Programming Language), Unix, C++ (Programming Language), Cyber Security, Information Systems, Software Debugging, VMware ESX Servers, Hyper-V, Networking Hardware, Python (Programming Language), Networking Basics, Quick EMUlator (QEMU), Ansible, Reverse Engineering, Secure Coding, Software Systems, Subversion, TCP/IP, Vagrant, VirtualBox, Computer Network Operations, Git, Containerization, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, IDA Pro, Atlassian Tools, Terraform, Software Version Control, Docker, Programming Languages - **Published:** September 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18280570?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18280570%2FSenior-Cyber-Capability-Engineer-Product-Lead-Maryland-Columbia ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Network Engineering, or related discipline and 5 years of professional technical experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience. * Minimum of 2 years of experience providing technical leadership, guiding teams, or serving in a Technical Lead capacity. * Demonstrated proficiency in one or more programming languages: Assembly, C, C#, C++, Java, Python. * Hands-on experience with version control platforms (Git, Subversion). * Strong grasp of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP and socket-level development. * Experience with container technologies (Docker, Podman) and orchestration environments. * Practical background with virtualization (ESXi, QEMU/KVM, VirtualBox, Hyper-V) and infrastructure automation frameworks (Vagrant, Terraform, Ansible). * Familiarity with automated testing strategies and CI/CD pipelines, particularly within constrained or secure development environments. * Ability to communicate complex architectural and mission concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. * Experience designing or delivering training materials that translate highly technical concepts for users across differing skill levels. What Sets You Apart: * Understanding of low-level internals for Windows, Unix, mobile platforms, or network devices. * Experience using reverse engineering tools such as IDA Pro or Ghidra. * Exposure to Atlassian toolsets including Jira, Confluence, and Crucible. * Background working in Computer Network Operations environments. * Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and debugging skills. ## Description Assured Information Security (AIS) has an opening for a Senior Cyber Capability Engineer/Product Lead capable of driving complex cybersecurity product development, guiding engineering teams, and serving as a primary interface with mission stakeholders. This role blends hands-on technical leadership, product ownership, and subject-matter expertise to ensure critical capabilities are delivered efficiently, securely, and aligned with customer objectives. *This is an onsite position located in Columbia, MD and requires a TS/SCI w/CI Poly* What You'll Do: * Lead product direction as a customer advocate, ensuring technical priorities reflect operational needs and mission outcomes. * Shape and maintain the product backlog, create and refine technical stories, and guide teams toward successful Program Increment objectives. * Partner closely with customer and stakeholder groups to maintain alignment on evolving mission priorities. * Serve as a security product expert with deep knowledge of defensive engineering concepts, telemetry pipelines, and detection logic to support the build-out of realistic test and validation environments. * Oversee project execution as the technical lead, uphold engineering quality standards, and support architectural decisions across assigned efforts. * Represent the team in technical demonstrations, briefings, and capability showcases when required. * Provide mentorship to junior developers in areas such as secure coding, debugging, reverse engineering workflows, and advanced analysis techniques. * Ensure quality through structured unit testing, automated validation approaches, and adherence to secure development practices. * Collaborate extensively with mission analysts, researchers, and operational teams to assess issues, apply patches, and continuously improve deployed software capabilities. ## Related Videos - [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) - [GitOps for the people](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/461-gitops-for-the-people) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Node and Package Security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2138-wearedevelopers-live-node-and-package-security) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) ## Related Articles - [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) - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology)