Defensive Cyber Tool Developer

Inc. (dci)
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, United States
2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
2 years minimum
Compensation
$160,000.0 - $200,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Build Automation Cyber Security Computer Programming Intrusion Detection and Prevention Python (Programming Language) Security Information and Event Management Software Engineering Mitre Att&ck Software Application Programming Containerization
+6 more
Kubernetes Cyber Warfare Docker Security Orchestration, Automation & Response Golang Microservices

Job description

Serve as a Defensive Cyber Tool Developer

Design, develop, and maintain defensive cyber tools and capabilities

Build automation for threat detection, analysis, and response workflows

  • Develop APIs, microservices, and containerized applications

Map adversary behaviors to MITRE ATT&CK techniques

Develop corresponding defensive capabilities

Implement and validate defensive countermeasures

  • Using MITRE D3FEND methodologies

Integrate tools with SIEM, EDR, SOAR, and other cybersecurity platforms

Collaborate with cyber analysts, threat hunters, and engineers

  • To improve security operations

Requirements

Do you have experience in Software engineering?, Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?, BS in STEM field

5+ years of direct, hands-on software development experience

3+ years supporting cybersecurity or cyber operations environments

Coding/programming expert in one or more of the following languages

  • Python, Java, Go

DOD IAT level II Certified (preferred)

Experience developing applications in containerized environments

  • Docker
  • Kubernetes

Familiarity/experience with the following

  • MITRE Attack Framework
  • MITRE Defend Framework, * Software Development : 8 years (Preferred)
  • Python programming : 5 years (Preferred)
  • Java programming : 5 years (Preferred)
  • Go programming: 5 years (Preferred)
  • Containerization: 2 years (Preferred)
  • MITRE Attack Framework: 2 years (Preferred)
  • MITRE Defend Framework : 2 years (Preferred)

Benefits & conditions

4.14.1 out of 5 stars Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005 $160,000 - $200,000 a year - Full-time, Pulled from the full job description

  • Paid parental leave
  • Prescription drug insurance
  • Parental leave
  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • 401(k) matching, * 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Free parking
  • Happy hour
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid time off
  • Partner benefits
  • Prescription drug insurance
  • Relocation assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

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