Cyber Security Development Engineer - JobID-0255

• 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

• 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

• 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.
• 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.

• 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).

Benefits

• 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