$98K - 167K a year
The Software Developer will support the research and development of new cyber analytic capabilities for a federal cyber security program. Responsibilities include creating automated analytic capabilities, developing new platforms, and providing software engineering support.
Candidates must have an active security clearance and US citizenship, along with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or Software Development. A minimum of 1 year of experience in Python development and AWS serverless architecture is required.
ICF International seeks an experienced Software Developer to support the research and development of new cyber analytic capabilities that will help the US protect and defend its networks and critical information systems. The successful cleared candidate will act as a Software Developer to support a large federal cyber security analytic program. Your work will contribute to the knowledge of how cyber-attacks work, how vulnerabilities are exploited, and the way hostile cyber actors operate. We are looking for individuals that want to analyze and understand data to identify anomalies. Utilize your skills to help experiment and prototype future cyber capabilities for implementation at large-scale. As the Software Developer, you will work with our customers, program subject matter experts, and researchers to evolve, automate, and enhance cybersecurity capabilities. Additionally, you will provide software engineering development and support, as well as oversight for other personnel. This is an opportunity to contribute to an important project from its beginning, work with the latest and emerging technologies, and all while building a great career at ICF! This role is primarily telework-based with occasional meetings at client locations (Arlington, VA or Pensacola, FL) or ICF facilities within the National Capital Region. What You Will Be Doing: Work closely with cyber personnel to understand manual analytic processes that are used to assist in the automation of those processes Create automated analytic capability sets (e.g., signature, behavioral, heuristic, anomalous, unsupervised-learning, predictive, and emerging) Develop new platforms to elicit operational effect Support the design, development, and deployment of production systems adhering to the Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipeline Post-deployment support of continuous analysis through the full lifecycle of the capabilities Perform functions associated with the analysis of information, refinement of analytics and countermeasure selection, reviewing output, and making upgrades/improvements to the performance of the analytics and countermeasures What You Must Have: Active security clearance required as part of client contract requirements US Citizenship required as part of client contract requirements Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Software Development Minimum 1 year of Python Development experience Minimum 1 year of professional development experience using AWS serverless architecture Familiarity with federal cybersecurity requirements Experience with a variety of analytics (e.g., file, network, host-based, etc.) Ability to prioritize and manage own workload Preferred Qualifications: Experience with developing applications running on Big Data platforms such as Hadoop/Cloudera or Spark, Power BI Interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with various clients in order to explain and elaborate on technical details Experience within some or all of these capability areas: Intrusion Detection, Analytics, Information Sharing, Intrusion Prevention, Core Infrastructure Practical experience with the Databricks Intelligence Platform= Practical experience with Splunk to include Splunk Machine Learning (ML) Machine Learning fundamentals and/or prior experience supporting ML efforts from a developer perspective Experience with shell scripting using Bash, PowerShell, or equivalent Experience with network monitoring tools such as Wireshark, tcpdump, Zeek, SiLK, or YAF Experience within Cloud environments in or using technologies provided by AWS, Google, or Azure Experience with Linux operating system Experience with monitoring/diagnosing activity at the host, application, network, Internet protocol, database, source code, and LAN layers or other areas preferred Experience in analytics associated with analyzing databases, source code, hosts, middleware, application, Local Area Network (LAN), and Internet networks across Open System Interconnect (OSI) model Experience in developing real- or near real-time automation AWS certification (Developer, DevOps, and/or Application Architect, etc.) CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) or higher certification level preferred Working at ICF ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future. We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email Candidateaccommodation@icf.com and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. Read more about workplace discrimination rights or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act. Candidate AI Usage Policy At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process. However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at candidateaccommodation@icf.com. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed. Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position. The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is: $98,124.00 - $166,810.00 Virginia Remote Office (VA99) Need help? We're here: ICFCareerCenter@icf.com About ICF ICF is a global consulting and technology services company with approximately 9,000 employees, but we are not your typical consultants. At ICF, business analysts and policy specialists work together with digital strategists, data scientists and creatives. 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This job posting was last updated on 9/30/2025