Cyberspace Capability Developer

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Cyberspace Capability Developer

SAIC

Location

North Charleston, SC, United States

Experience

Mid

Posted

Jul 30, 2026

Apply by

August 29, 2026

Applicants

0

Early applicantEasy applyFull-timeWork from Office

Job Description

SAIC is seeking a Cyberspace Capability Developer to join our team. The DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) Cyberspace Capability Developer (DCWF 341) is a specialized technical role within the Cyberspace Effects workforce element. Personnel in this role write, reverse-engineer, and test low-level code, binaries, and scripts used for force projection or external defense operations. At the Intermediate to Advanced levels, developers transition away from heavily supervised tasks to autonomously engineering complex software tools, identifying zero-day hardware/software flaws, and leading code analysis pipelines. This position is located in North Charleston, SC. Key Responsibilities: - Capability Engineering: Design, develop, and test custom software utilities and scripts to satisfy operational cyber requirements. - Low-Level Development: Write and maintain scalable, robust code utilizing C, C++, Python, and Assembly language. - Reverse Engineering & Vulnerability Analysis: Analyze software binaries and malware to dissect functions, isolate anomalies, and identify exploitable hardware/software flaws. - Operational Testing: Conduct rigorous software containment, isolation, and testing utilizing sandboxes and virtualization environments. - Technical Guidance: Provide technical peer reviews of code repositories and mentor junior developers working under the Joint Basic CCD framework. ### Qualifications  Required Education and Experience: - Junior Level: Bachelors degree and two (2) years or more experience; four (4) years additional work experience in lieu of degree. - Intermediate Level: Bachelors degree and five (5) years work experience; four (4) years additional work experience in lieu of degree. - Proficient with reverse-engineering suites and debugging utilities (e.g., IDA Pro, Ghidra, OllyDbg, GDB). - Deep understanding of computer networking protocols, network security methodologies, and application-layer security vulnerabilities. - Familiarity with secure coding standards and mitigation strategies against memory corruption vulnerabilities. Clearance Requirements: - An active TS/SCI clearance is required to start. ### About the Company [SAIC®](http://www.saic.com/) is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives. We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit [saic.com](http://www.saic.com/). For ongoing news, please visit our [newsroom](http://www.saic.com/who-we-are/newsroom/).

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and test custom software utilities and scripts for operational cyber requirements.
  • Write and maintain scalable code using C, C++, Python, and Assembly.
  • Analyze software binaries and malware to identify exploitable hardware and software flaws.
  • Conduct rigorous software containment and testing using sandboxes and virtualization environments.
  • Provide technical peer reviews of code repositories and mentor junior developers.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree

Skills Required

CC++PythonAssemblyIDA ProGhidraOllyDbgGDBComputer networking protocolsNetwork security methodologiesApplication-layer security vulnerabilitiesSecure coding standardsMemory corruption vulnerability mitigationMentoringTechnical peer review

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