Software Engineer II – Cyber Automation, Tools

Leonardo DRS

. Build, test, debug, and maintain automation tools and scripts supporting cyber, software assurance, system scanning, remediation, recovery, and maintenance workflows .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeGermantown • Maryland • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $101,098 - $131,427 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityDockerLinuxPythonShell Scripting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build, test, debug, and maintain automation tools and scripts supporting cyber, software assurance, system scanning, remediation, recovery, and maintenance workflows
Develop tools primarily in Python and Bash for Linux-based development, lab, and system environments
Support source code security scanning and software assurance activities using Fortify, SonarQube, Coverity, or equivalent tools
Integrate security scanning and automation tools into CI/CD workflows
Triage scan results, identify repeatable remediation patterns, and automate common fixes where practical
Apply tools to installation, troubleshooting, remediation, recovery, and maintenance activities for mission-critical systems
Collaborate with software, systems, cyber, integration, and test engineers
Document scripts, tools, procedures, and recovery steps for reuse and maintenance by the broader team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, cybersecurity, or a related technical field, plus at least two years of relevant experience, or equivalent experience
Strong hands-on Linux experience, including administration, troubleshooting, shell scripting, and Linux-based development or lab environments
Proficiency building automation tools or scripts using Python and Bash
Experience supporting system installation, troubleshooting, remediation, recovery, or maintenance activities
Experience with or exposure to source code security scanning or software assurance tools such as Fortify, SonarQube, Coverity, or equivalent tools
Ability to translate technical requirements and recurring manual processes into scripts, tools, CI/CD steps, or documented workflows
Familiarity with CI/CD concepts, Windows administration, PowerShell, system-hardening practices, Docker, or vulnerability scanning is helpful but not required
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work across software, systems, cyber, integration, and test disciplines
U.S. citizenship required
Active DOD security clearance or ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Company contribution to a health savings account
Telemedicine
Life and disability insurance
Legal insurance
401(k) savings plan with employer matching
Wellness programs focused on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
Career growth, professional development, and skill enhancement programs
Flexible 9/80 work schedule
Competitive vacation
Health/emergency leave
Paid parental leave
Community service hours
Paid holidays and sick leave
Tuition reimbursement
Annual performance-based bonuses
Equity awards
Overtime pay for non-exempt employees, as applicable