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The Role
Design, build, and maintain secure software and systems for DoD environments. Perform vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, incident response, and automate security tooling. Integrate DevSecOps and SSDLC practices, implement identity and encryption controls, and develop ML models for anomaly detection and proactive threat hunting.
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About The Role:
Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), a leading defense technology company, is seeking a Cyber Security Development Engineer to be part of our Advanced Capabilities team and based out of our Arlington, VA location.
The Cyber Security Development Engineer is a highly technical role focused on ensuring the security and resilience of our software and systems and will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining secure systems, applications, and infrastructure to protect against cyber threats. This role blends software development expertise with deep understanding of cybersecurity principles to design, develop, and implement secure solutions for mission-critical environments.
Clearance & Location Requirements:
- All applicants must be able to obtain/maintain an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance.
- This is a fully on-site position, based out of our Arlington, VA location.
Key Responsibilities
What You Will Do:
- Design, develop, and implement security controls and features within software applications and systems.
- Conduct security assessments, vulnerability scanning, and penetration testing of software and infrastructure.
- Develop and automate security tools and processes to enhance the software development lifecycle.
- Respond to and investigate security incidents, performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
- Design, implement, and train machine learning models for anomaly detection, behavioral analysis, and proactive threat hunting.
- Collaborate with development teams to integrate security best practices (DevSecOps) into the entire software development process.
- Analyze and fortify systems against security threats, ensuring compliance with DoD security standards and requirements.
- Design, implement, and train machine learning models for anomaly detection, behavioral analysis, and proactive threat hunting.
- Stay current with the latest cybersecurity threats, trends, and technologies to continuously improve the security posture of IDT's solutions.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Who You Are (Required):
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or other STEM field (or equivalent full-time professional experience)
- 3 years of experience in the design, development, and management of complex software systems for the DoD.
- Security+, CCNA, or equivalent IAT Level II certification
- Ability to travel up to 10% of the time as needed
- Strong proficiency in programming languages such as, C++, Java, or Python.
- Advanced knowledge of firewalls, Linux, databases, operating system security, cloud infrastructure, and secure coding practices
- Expertise with security principles such as encryption, authentication, identity management (SSO, MFA, PAM), and secure API design
- Knowledge of common security vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10) and how to prevent them.
- Basic understanding of artificial intelligence and machine learning principles and their application in cybersecurity.
- Hands-on experience with security testing and assessment tools (e.g., Nessus, Nmap, Wireshark, Splunk, SCAP, Burp Suite, Metasploit).
- Understanding of secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC) and DevSecOps practices.
What Makes You Stand Out:
- Master's Degree in a relevant field.
- Relevant cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CISSP, CSSLP, CEH, Security+).
- Experience securing containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Experience with machine learning frameworks and libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-Learn).
- Familiarity with AI security and threat landscapes, such as the MITRE ATLAS (Adversarial Threat Landscape for AI Systems) framework.
- Experience securing and deploying AI/ML pipelines within DevSecOps or containerized environments.
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and configuration management tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
- Experience working with DoD security requirements and STIGs (Security Technical Implementation Guides).
If you see yourself reflected in this role and are excited about the impact you could make, we encourage you to apply! If you know someone who may be a great fit, please feel free to share this opportunity with your network.
Pay Range*: $90,000 - $150,000 or $114,000 - $184,000
This amount may not be reflective of actual compensation that may be earned as pay is dependent on a candidate’s experience, skills, and education. The posted range does not include bonuses, commissions, tips, or other benefits. IDT is often looking to place multiple candidates at various levels. Therefore, more than one pay range has been included, commensurate with experience.
Job Benefits
Why Work at Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT):
IDT is a growing company with a vibrant, entrepreneurial culture. We are headquartered in Arlington, VA with additional offices in Fall River, MA; Mount Laurel, NJ; and San Diego, CA. At each location, our employees work together in a modern, snack-filled, and social office space, designing innovative solutions for our defense industry customers. We offer employees competitive pay and benefits including:
- Generous benefits package
- Competitive PTO
- Paid holidays
- 401(k) with immediate vesting and matching
- 9/80 optional schedule (2nd and 4th Friday off every month)
- Tuition Assistance Reimbursement Program
- Professional Development Resources
- Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
- Organization-Wide Monthly Tech Connect Events
- Annual Employee Recognition Awards
- Regular Social Events and Catered Lunches
EEO Statement:
IDT is an Equal Opportunity employer.
About
Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT) is a leading defense technology company focused on rapidly delivering mission-critical software and systems solutions to the U.S. government. The company specializes in automation, digital engineering, and enabling the rapid integration of advanced capabilities into complex weapon and combat systems. These essential solutions empower the warfighter to field, operate, and sustain decisive capability at speed and scale. At IDT, our employees are developing advanced mission-critical outcomes by consistently delivering high-quality results, fostering innovation, applying rigorous problem-solving, and effectively collaborating across multifaceted teams and stakeholders. Grounded in these competencies, IDT translates complex customer priorities into robust software solutions.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or other STEM field (or equivalent experience)
- 3 years experience designing, developing, and managing complex software systems for the DoD
- Ability to obtain/maintain an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance
- Fully on-site position in Arlington, VA
- Security+, CCNA, or equivalent IAT Level II certification
- Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
- Strong proficiency in C++, Java, or Python
- Advanced knowledge of firewalls, Linux, databases, operating system security, and cloud infrastructure
- Expertise with encryption, authentication, identity management (SSO, MFA, PAM), and secure API design
- Knowledge of common security vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10) and mitigation techniques
- Basic understanding of artificial intelligence and machine learning principles and their cybersecurity applications
- Hands-on experience with security testing and assessment tools (Nessus, Nmap, Wireshark, Splunk, SCAP, Burp Suite, Metasploit)
- Understanding of secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC) and DevSecOps practices
- Master's Degree in a relevant field
- Advanced cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CISSP, CSSLP, CEH)
- Experience securing containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Experience with machine learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-Learn)
- Familiarity with AI security frameworks (e.g., MITRE ATLAS)
- Experience securing and deploying AI/ML pipelines within DevSecOps or containerized environments
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code and configuration management (Terraform, Ansible)
- Experience working with DoD security requirements and STIGs
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The Company
What We Do
WHO WE ARE Innovative Defense Technologies -IDT- provides automated software testing, data analysis, and cybersecurity solutions for the DOD's mission-critical systems. Using patented Automated Test and ReTest (ATRT) technology, we support the entire software testing lifecycle from component testing, to system integration and testing, to the analysis of results. Our automated test and analysis solutions enable the rapid update and delivery of large, complex systems. Our technologies offer: -Rapid system configuration assessment and validation -Repeatable, consistent testing, analysis and reporting -On-demand regression tests in response to cyber threats -Statistical rigor in test and analysis -Reduced time and manpower At IDT, we work closely with our customers to tailor our products to support their systems and meet their goals. IDT has the expertise, strategies and processes in place to provide an automated solution for your next project. Let us help you dramatically accelerate test execution time, expand test coverage and improve software quality. OUR MISSION Our mission is to enable new software capabilities to be fielded faster and more affordably by reducing the amount of time and the cost spent on software testing. Through the use of our software testing technology, IDT is changing the way testing is being done for large, complex, software systems.
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