Cyber Security Development Engineer (Cybersecurity)

Location: Fully onsite in Arlington, Virginia, United States. Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance.

Salary: $90,000–$184,000 per year, with ranges of $90,000–$150,000 and $114,000–$184,000 depending on experience, skills, and education.

Company

hirify.global delivers mission-critical software and systems solutions, automation, and digital engineering capabilities for the U.S. government and defense industry.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and implement security controls and features for software applications and systems.
• Conduct security assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration tests across software and infrastructure.
• Automate security tools and processes and integrate DevSecOps practices into the software development lifecycle.
• Investigate security incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Design, implement, and train machine learning models for anomaly detection, behavioral analysis, and proactive threat hunting.
• Fortify systems and maintain compliance with DoD security standards and requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or another STEM field, or equivalent full-time professional experience.
• At least 3 years of experience designing, developing, and managing complex software systems for the DoD.
• Security+, CCNA, or equivalent IAT Level II certification.
• Strong proficiency in C++, Java, or Python.
• Advanced knowledge of firewalls, Linux, databases, operating system security, cloud infrastructure, secure coding, encryption, authentication, identity management, and secure API design.
• Up to 10% travel may be required; applicants must be able to obtain and maintain an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree or additional cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, CSSLP, CEH, or Security+.
• Experience securing Docker and Kubernetes environments.
• Experience with TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit-Learn and securing AI/ML pipelines.
• Experience with Terraform, Ansible, STIGs, or the MITRE ATLAS framework.

Culture & Benefits

• Entrepreneurial culture and collaborative office environment.
• Competitive benefits package, PTO, and paid holidays.
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and matching.
• Optional 9/80 schedule, with the second and fourth Friday off each month.
• Tuition assistance, professional development resources, commuter benefits, and employee events.