Software Developer, Journeyman – Security Clearance Required

ICF

. Support research and development of new cyber analytic capabilities for a federal cybersecurity analytic program .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $98,614 - $167,644 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Cybersecurity Analytics, including the development and automation of analytic capabilities using Python and AWS serverless architecture. Proficient in analyzing cyber-attack methods and implementing machine learning fundamentals to enhance cybersecurity measures.

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Python DevelopmentAWS Serverless ArchitectureFederal Cybersecurity RequirementsMachine Learning FundamentalsHadoop/Cloudera

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Hard Skills

Cybersecurity AnalyticsAutomated Analytic CapabilitiesCI/CD PipelinesShell ScriptingReal-Time Automation

Soft Skills

Workload ManagementCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

SplunkPower BIDatabricks Intelligence PlatformWiresharkLinux Operating System

Certifications & Qualifications

AWS CertificationCompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+)

Industry Keywords

Cyber Attack MethodsVulnerability ExploitationHostile Cyber Actor BehaviorNetwork Monitoring ToolsContinuous Analysis

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityHadoopLinuxPythonShell ScriptingSparkSplunk

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support research and development of new cyber analytic capabilities for a federal cybersecurity analytic program
Analyze cyber-attack methods, vulnerability exploitation, hostile cyber actor behavior, and data anomalies
Work with customers, program subject matter experts, and researchers to evolve, automate, and enhance cybersecurity capabilities
Provide software engineering development and support, including oversight for other personnel
Work closely with cyber personnel to understand manual analytic processes and automate them
Create automated analytic capability sets, including signature, behavioral, heuristic, anomalous, unsupervised-learning, predictive, and emerging capabilities
Develop new platforms to elicit operational effect
Support design, development, and deployment of production systems using CI/CD pipelines
Provide post-deployment support and continuous analysis throughout the capability lifecycle
Analyze information, refine analytics, select countermeasures, review output, and improve analytics and countermeasure performance
Attend occasional meetings at client locations or ICF facilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Software Development OR equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience, with at least an additional 5 years of applicable experience
Minimum 1 year of Python Development experience
Minimum 1 year of professional development experience using AWS serverless architecture
Demonstrated experience with federal cybersecurity requirements
Experience with a variety of analytics, such as file, network, and host-based analytics
Active security clearance required
US Citizenship required
Preferred: experience with Hadoop/Cloudera, Spark, and Power BI
Preferred: experience with Databricks Intelligence Platform
Preferred: practical experience with Splunk, including Splunk Machine Learning
Preferred: machine learning fundamentals or developer experience supporting ML efforts
Preferred: shell scripting using Bash, PowerShell, or equivalent
Preferred: network monitoring tools such as Wireshark, tcpdump, Zeek, SiLK, or YAF
Preferred: cloud environments and AWS, Google, or Azure technologies
Preferred: Linux operating system experience
Preferred: monitoring and diagnosing activity across host, application, network, Internet protocol, database, source code, and LAN layers
Preferred: experience developing real- or near real-time automation
Preferred: AWS certification
Preferred: CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) or higher
Ability to prioritize and manage own workload
Application must be submitted directly by the applicant

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employer
Reasonable accommodations for disabilities, disabled veterans, and sincerely held religious beliefs
Confidential accommodation support
Benefit offerings referenced under the Transparency in Coverage Act