MCCO Software Developer SME | Active TS/SCI CI Poly

**Job Description:** Type of Requisition: Regular

**Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:** Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

**Clearance Level Must Be Able To Obtain:** Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

**Public Trust/Other Required:** None

**Job Family:** Software Engineering

**Skills:** Job Qualifications: Cloud Platform, Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

**Certifications:** None

**Experience:** 10 + years of related experience

**US Citizenship Required:** Yes

**Job Description:** Transform technology into opportunity as a Software Developer SME at GDIT. Shape what’s next for mission-critical government projects while shaping what’s next for your engineering career.

The Marine Corps Cyberspace Operations (MCCO) Tool Developer program builds custom software that supports real-world cyber missions. Developers create tools that help defend Marine networks, identify vulnerabilities, automate cyber tasks, and support authorized offensive cyber operations. It’s a hands-on, mission-driven role where you’ll design and prototype solutions used directly by Marine Corps cyber teams and U.S. Cyber Command.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT As a Software Developer SME , The Work You’ll Do For GDIT Will Be Impactful To The Mission Of Marine Corps Forces Cyberspace Command (MARFORCYBER) At Ft. Meade, MD:

• Drive the full software development lifecycle for cutting‑edge cyberspace capabilities that directly support Marine Corps cyber missions.
• Shape project vision, scope, and timelines to deliver high‑impact technical solutions.
• Partner with stakeholders to gather, analyze, and prioritize mission requirements that guide development.
• Identify risks early, assess vulnerabilities, and engineer secure, resilient solutions.
• Design detailed system architectures, models, and prototypes that bring cyber capabilities to life.
• Build, test, and refine software across multiple programming languages in a fast‑paced, mission‑driven environment.
• Architect solutions using modern approaches including microservices, monolithic systems, and event‑driven designs.
• Write clean, well‑documented code that supports long‑term scalability and maintainability.
• Manage configurations and version control with industry‑standard tools like Git.
• Lead quality assurance with rigorous unit, integration, system, and acceptance testing.
• Implement secure coding practices, perform vulnerability assessments, and ensure compliance with strict cybersecurity standards.
• Create and refine operational scripts that directly support cyberspace operations.
• Integrate capabilities with USCYBERCOM’s common services to ensure interoperability across the joint cyber mission.
• Contribute to the development of cyberspace tradecraft and TTPs that strengthen MARFORCYBER’s operational advantage.

**WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED** Bring your software engineering expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. Our Software Developer SME must have:

• Security Clearance Level: Active TS/SCI with CI Poly
• Experience: 10+ years of experience in software development, with demonstrated expertise across the full lifecycle.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, C, C++, and Assembly.
• Experience with development tools including Visual Studio and Git.
• Familiarity with operating systems including Windows, Linux, and macOS.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.
• Strong background in software architecture, modeling, and configuration management.
• Secure coding practices and vulnerability assessment experience.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree; additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree; Master’s Degree preferred
• Work Location: Onsite in Ft. Meade, MD.
• US Citizenship Required

**Preferred Qualifications:**

• Experience developing cyberspace capabilities (implants, exploits, tradecraft, and TTPs).
• Familiarity with event-driven architectures and microservices design.
• Knowledge of USCYBERCOM mission systems and MARFORCYBER operational environment.
• Systems Programming
• CNO Development
• Mobile Devices
• Linux
• Writing applications
• Virtualization
• Containerization
• VR/VRE
• Network Devices
• Automation
• Scripting
• Methodology
• Malware experience
• 8140 Compliant

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