Cyber Capabilities Developer

Job Information

Job

Location:

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
Date Posted:
Jan 13, 2026
Category:
Cyber
Subcategory:
Cyber Engineer

Schedule:

Full‑time

Shift: Day Job
Travel:
No
Minimum

Clearance Required:

TS/SCI
Potential for Remote Work:
On‑site

SAIC is seeking a highly skilled Cyber Capabilities Developer to join our team within a premier Commercial Cloud Enterprise. The successful candidate will be pivotal in designing and developing advanced cyber capabilities for Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and other operational technology environments.

• Design, develop, and maintain advanced cyber tools and software for Windows, Debian Linux, and embedded platforms.
• Analyze and develop capabilities for specialized OT environments, including Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC).
• Contribute to the full development lifecycle with Agile methodology.
• Conduct vulnerability research and exploit development for mission requirements.
• Engineer and automate processes to enhance cyber operations effectiveness.
• Develop and integrate solutions for Deny, Degrade, Disrupt, Destroy, and/or Manipulate (D4M) effects.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional security professionals to deliver mission‑critical outcomes.

Required Qualifications

• Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Bachelor’s degree or 5 years of related experience.
• Experience in Department of the War - level supporting joint or service‑level CNO.
• Experience with Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and PLC cyber vulnerability analysis.
• Prior experience as an ION professional, Enlisted Analyst, or CNODP graduate.
• Familiarity with network protocols and security architecture in IC/SCADA environments.
• Proficiency in Python programming for tool and script development.
• CompTIA Security+ or equivalent intermediate/advanced cybersecurity certification.
• Team‑oriented Agile development experience.

Highly Desired Qualifications

• Experience with Cyber Combat Mission Team (CMT), Red Team, or similar.
• Reverse engineering, malware analysis, or exploit development for embedded or OT systems.
• Understanding of Industrial Engineering principles.

$120,001 - $160,000 (based on experience and qualifications).

SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information, visit