Cyber Capability Developer
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Cyber Capability Developer
Location
Chantilly, VA
Experience
Senior
Posted
Jul 11, 2026
Apply by
August 10, 2026
Applicants
0
Early applicantEasy applyFull-timeWork from Office
Job Description
Sentar is proud to be an employee-owned company, fostering a culture of empowerment, collaboration, and innovation. Sentar is dedicated to developing the critical talent that the connected world demands to create solutions to address the convergence of cybersecurity, intelligence, analytics, and systems engineering. We invite you to join the team where you can build, innovate, and secure your career.
Sentar is seeking a Cyber Capability Developer in Chantilly, VA!
Role Description:
As a Cyber Capability Developer you will research, develop, and execute operational and analytic capabilities to support technical operations in solving unique challenges posed by criminal and national security actors. You will work within the Rapid Application Development (RAD) team to build tools and capabilities for tactical teams performing incident response and computer network operations and exploitation (CNO/CNE).
Key Responsibilities
Build and test operational prototypes for tactical teams
Conduct analysis of case and intelligence related cyber data to develop advanced analytical tools
Perform research of novel capabilities derived from technical analysis
Research emerging technologies, exploitation techniques, and custom tools
Perform reverse engineering of cyber actor tools and techniques to advance defenses
Perform network analysis and design for law enforcement operations
Conduct vulnerability research and analysis of technical information
Support systems integration for law enforcement operations
Develop custom scripts and tools for data collection and analysis
Implement secure development practices for sensitive operational tools
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate solutions
Adapt to the exigent nature of work which may require long and odd service hours
Qualifications:
Clearance Level:
Active Top Secret (TS) clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field
Experience:
Minimum of 8 years of experience in cyber operations or related field
Demonstrated experience developing advanced capabilities for cyber operations
Strong understanding of offensive and defensive cyber operations
Experience mentoring junior developers and leading technical efforts
Advanced proficiency with:
Advanced programming in multiple languages
Complex malware analysis and reverse engineering
Exploit development and vulnerability research
Advanced network analysis and protocol manipulation
Tool development for specialized cyber operations
Custom data processing and analytics pipelines
Secure coding practices for operational tools
Cloud platforms (AWS GovCloud, SC2S, C2S)
DevSecOps practices for rapid deployment
Additional Technical Experience
Experience with:
Digital forensics tools and techniques
Memory analysis and disk forensics
Threat intelligence platforms
Elasticsearch, Splunk, and other data platforms
Virtualization technologies
Encryption and obfuscation techniques
Mobile device analysis
Incident response methodologies
Work Environment
Primary location: Chantilly, VA
May require domestic and international travel due to the exigent nature of the work
Must be a U.S. citizen and able to pass a background check and polygraph examination
May require long and odd service hours as dictated by operational needs
Benefits at Sentar:
Our unique ownership model attracts top talent, giving employees the freedom to take initiative and drive meaningful improvements. In addition to cultivating a thriving and inclusive work environment, Sentar offers an extensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of employees and their families. Employee ownership is the foundation of our culture, promoting participation, teamwork, and accountability while ensuring long-term financial security and a commitment to excellence.
Voluntary Medical, Dental, Vision, with Health Savings or Flexible Spending Plan options
Voluntary Life, Critical Illness, Accident, and Long Term Care insurance options
Group Term Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability is provided by Sentar to all qualifying employees
Generous 401(k) match
Competitive PTO plan that graduates quickly with years of service
Other leave programs; holiday schedule along with bereavement, maternity, jury and military duty
Mental health awareness programs
Tuition reimbursement
Professional development reimbursement
Recognition and Awards programs
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Sentar is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vets/Persons with Disabilities
Our culture is one of inclusivity and support. Sentar is proudly an Equal Opportunity and VEVRAA Federal Contractor Employer M/F/Vets/Persons with Disabilities. Follow these links to learn more about your rights: EEO Is the Law Poster; EEO Is Law Supplement; and Pay Transparency.
We want you to build your career at Sentar, so if you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable workplace accommodation applying for a job or at any point in the employment process, contact the Recruiting Manager at recruiting@sentar.com. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Thank you for considering Sentar in your employment search.
Build, Innovate, Secure Your Career at Sentar.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and test operational prototypes for tactical teams
- Conduct analysis of cyber data to develop advanced analytical tools
- Perform research on novel capabilities and emerging technologies
- Perform reverse engineering of cyber actor tools and techniques
- Perform network analysis and design for law enforcement operations
- Conduct vulnerability research and analysis of technical information
- Support systems integration for law enforcement operations
- Develop custom scripts and tools for data collection and analysis
- Implement secure development practices for sensitive operational tools
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate solutions
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science
- Cybersecurity
- or related field
Skills Required
Advanced programming in multiple languagesComplex malware analysis and reverse engineeringExploit development and vulnerability researchAdvanced network analysis and protocol manipulationTool development for specialized cyber operationsCustom data processing and analytics pipelinesSecure coding practicesCloud platforms (AWS GovCloud, SC2S, C2S)DevSecOps practicesDigital forensics tools and techniquesMemory analysis and disk forensicsThreat intelligence platformsElasticsearchSplunkVirtualization technologiesEncryption and obfuscation techniquesMobile device analysisIncident response methodologiesMentoring junior developersLeading technical effortsCollaborationAdaptability
Benefits
- Employee ownership
- Voluntary Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
- Health Savings or Flexible Spending Plan options
- Voluntary Life, Critical Illness, Accident, and Long Term Care insurance
- Group Term Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Generous 401(k) match
- Competitive PTO plan
- Mental health awareness programs
- Tuition reimbursement
- Professional development reimbursement
- Recognition and Awards programs
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