SAIC
SAIC

Cyber Capabilities Software Engineer

Colorado Springs, CO, US • Posted 4 hours ago • Updated 4 hours ago
Full Time
On-site
USD $120,001.00 - 160,000.00 per year
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Skills

  • Software Engineering
  • Project Lifecycle Management
  • Documentation
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Demonstrations
  • Test Plans
  • User Guides
  • Security Clearance
  • CISSP
  • Testing
  • Writing
  • Python
  • Amazon Web Services
  • GitLab
  • Software Development
  • DoD
  • Programming Languages
  • System Integration
  • Collaboration
  • Cyber Security
  • Technical Writing
  • Information Technology
  • Systems Engineering
  • FOCUS

Summary

Job ID: T2601776

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 Software Engineer supports the design, development, and demonstration of innovative cyber solutions that address operational and technical needs. Using foundational technical and software engineering skills, this role contributes to delivering critical capabilities. The junior engineer assists throughout the project lifecycle-from refining requirements and development to testing, integration, and delivery-while ensuring quality results that comply with cybersecurity standards. Collaboration, learning, and contributing to team success are key focus areas in this role, which operates in dynamic, multidisciplinary environments.

The Cyber Capabilities Engineer contributes to SAIC's mission of delivering high-quality software development. By supporting the creation of solutions that meet cybersecurity and operational requirements, this role helps deploy important cyber capabilities that contribute to overall mission success.

Responsibilities:
  • Assist in designing, developing, and delivering software capabilities to meet operational and technical requirements.
  • Support innovative solutions and contribute to overcoming technical challenges with guidance from senior engineers.
  • Participate in system and component-level testing to help produce scalable, interoperable, and reliable solutions.
  • Collaborate with team members to integrate cyber capabilities into systems, ensuring alignment with deliverables and operational goals.
  • Contribute to all phases of the cybersecurity solutions lifecycle, including refining requirements, creating documentation, and incorporating stakeholder feedback.
  • Assist in troubleshooting and implementing updates to maintain system integrity, reliability, and compliance with cybersecurity standards.
  • Help prepare technical demonstrations and supporting deliverables such as test plans and user guides to ensure successful engagement with stakeholders.
  • Support the identification of risks during development and assist in developing mitigation strategies to ensure project success.


Qualifications
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  • Bachelors and five (5) years or more experience. Additional experience of certifications may be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance is required.
  • Applicable DoD 8140 (formerly DoD 8570) certification (e.g., CISSP, CASP+, or other relevant cybersecurity/software certifications).
  • Experience in assisting in developing, testing, and deploying software solutions in dynamic, operationally focused environments.
  • Experience writing code in Python, AWS, and Gitlab.
  • Experience in supporting secure software development lifecycle processes aligned with DoD requirements and modern cybersecurity best practices.
  • Basic experience with programming languages, software frameworks, system integration, and tools commonly used in cyber engineering.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively in technical, team-oriented development environments while maintaining timelines and quality standards.

Desired Qualifications:
  • Experience supporting the integration of software solutions with cyber systems or operational environments.
  • Foundational understanding of secure coding principles, vulnerability assessments, or defensive cyber development techniques.
  • Familiarity with current frameworks and technologies used in cybersecurity solutions.
  • Strong ability to create clear technical documentation and communicate effectively with teams and stakeholders.


Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. 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: T2601776
  • 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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