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From the employer's careers site First seen 25 Oct 2026

Defensive Exploit Software Developer

Salary

$57,850 - $104,575 per year

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Description

Leidos Dynetics is seeking a Defensive Exploit Software Developer to work with a diverse team to develop unique solutions for Cyber, EW, and PNT threats. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of software and techniques for exploiting researched network protocols, detecting and identifying attacks, and performing network forensics.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Aid in the development of software and techniques for exploiting researched network protocols
  • Work with Red Team members to research systems and contribute through code analysis and creating test tools
  • Collaborate with internal experts to perform network forensics and understand possible impacts on customer end-products/solutions

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, Cyber Engineering, or similar
  • Experience using Wireshark
  • Good understanding of Cybersecurity
  • Experience with rapid prototyping languages such as Python
  • Experience with Linux and Bash scripting
  • Exposure to security tools, protocols, or capture-the-flag competitions
  • Ability to travel to customer sites up to 40% of time
  • US Citizenship required
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Clearance

Preferred Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI Clearance
  • Certifications such as Pentest+, Network+, Security+, CySA+, Linux+
  • Understanding of basic security concepts

The salary range for this position is $57,850.00 - $104,575.00.

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • Pentest+
  • Network+
  • Security+
  • CySA+
  • Linux+

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://leidos.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/Lawton-OK/Defensive-Exploit-Software-Developer_R-00194042

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