Lead Cyber Capabilities Software Engineer

Colorado Springs, CO, US • Posted 4 hours ago • Updated 4 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

USD $160,001.00 - 200,000.00 per year

SAIC

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Skills

Leadership
Forms
Innovation
Testing
Quality Assurance
Systems Design
Scalability
Regulatory Compliance
User Guides
Security Clearance
Python
Amazon Web Services
GitLab
DoD
CISSP
Management
Software Development
Lifecycle Management
Technical Writing
Presentations
Demonstrations
Cyber Security
Engineering Design
Analytical Skill
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Communication
Documentation
Collaboration
Reporting
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
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Summary

Job ID: T2601795

Location: Colorado Springs, CO, US

Date Posted: 2026-03-05

Category: Software

Subcategory: SW Engineer

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: TS.SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE

Description
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The Cyber Capabilities Lead Software Engineer will serve as the technical and programmatic lead for significant cyber capability development efforts, ensuring innovative solutions meet defined operational objectives. This individual will bring deep expertise in cybersecurity engineering and lifecycle management, providing leadership for technical teams in developing, testing, and demonstrating cutting-edge solutions. This role emphasizes collaboration, technical quality, and operational success within defined project scopes while remaining technology-agnostic to address multifaceted mission needs effectively.

This role forms a critical part of delivering innovative, reliable, and scalable cyber capabilities that advance operational objectives. The Cyber Capabilities Lead Engineer will be instrumental in ensuring solutions not only meet stringent requirements but also proactively address emerging mission challenges with a focus on excellence and innovation.

Responsibilities:

Lead the design, development, integration, and testing of innovative cyber capabilities, ensuring delivery aligns with operational objectives.
Oversee technical teams and processes, ensuring all program efforts meet operational goals and maintain high-quality engineering standards.
Provide guidance in system design to ensure interoperability, scalability, and compliance with evolving cybersecurity standards.
Develop and manage project plans for all capability lifecycle phases, including demonstrations, deployment, and operational support.
Coordinate and integrate independent development efforts to meet schedule milestones and technical performance objectives.
Monitor progress and quality through deliverables such as test reports, user guides, and formal technical reviews, ensuring stakeholder requirements are addressed.
Identify risks early and implement mitigation strategies to ensure success in both programmatic and technical objectives.
Serve as a subject matter expert across project teams and maintain alignment with broader strategic goals.

Qualifications
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Required Qualifications:

Bachelors and fourteen (14) years or more experience. Additional experience or certifications maybe accepted in lieu of a degree.
Active TS/SCI clearance is mandatory.
Experience developing code in Python, AWS, Gitlab
Applicable DoD 8140 (formerly DoD 8570) certification (e.g., CISSP, CASP+, or similar relevant cybersecurity certifications)

Desired Experience:

Proven expertise in leading the development and integration of advanced cyber capabilities, including managing cross-disciplinary teams and complex projects.
Demonstrated ability to lead technical engineering efforts from concept through deployment, ensuring deliverables align with programmatic and operational priorities.
Comprehensive experience in software development, engineering lifecycle management, and advanced cybersecurity engineering practices.
Proficiency in generating technical documentation such as test reports, user manuals, and presenting technical demonstrations as a key outcome.
Advanced knowledge of cybersecurity principles, secure engineering design, and evolving cyber technologies.
Proven experience leading highly technical teams within complex system engineering environments.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with a demonstrated ability to align technical initiatives with strategic objectives.
Excellent communication and documentation skills to enhance cross-team collaboration and support clear project reporting.

Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 10111346
Position Id: T2601795
Posted 4 hours ago

Company Info

About SAIC

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500 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, civilian and intelligence markets include 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 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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