Senior Cybersecurity Capability Developer - Secret Clearance

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Founded in 2007 in Huntsville, AL, MartinFed provides the U.S. government with customer-focused, performance-based solutions using technology and an empowered workforce as an engine to drive its customers' missions. Our goal is to attract the best and brightest within their field.

We invest in our people because they are our greatest asset. They cultivate our purpose, embody and reflect our core values, and define our culture. MartinFed's core values that set us apart are the following:

• Be Driven - We are fueled by the hunger to learn more and do more.
• Be Curious - We engage in continuous improvement - never accepting the status quo.
• Be Humble - We seek honest feedback to strengthen our relationships.
• Pursue Excellence - We strive to achieve extraordinary results and do not settle for mediocrity.

Strive for excellence and consider joining our growing team today!

JOB OVERVIEW

The Senior Cybersecurity Capability Developer is responsible for the design, development, integration, administration, and continuous improvement of enterprise cybersecurity capabilities, security tool suites, and supporting infrastructure. This role serves as a senior technical leader, combining cybersecurity operations, software/tool development, infrastructure management, and strategic capability enhancement to strengthen organizational cyber defense and mission readiness.

The successful candidate will lead efforts to evaluate, develop, deploy, integrate, maintain, and optimize cybersecurity technologies while ensuring alignment with federal cybersecurity frameworks, operational requirements, and emerging threat landscapes. This individual will collaborate closely with cybersecurity operations teams, system administrators, engineers, developers, and leadership to deliver scalable, secure, and resilient cybersecurity solutions.

Essential Functions:

Cybersecurity Capability Development

• Design, develop, and implement new cybersecurity capabilities to enhance threat detection, prevention, response, and recovery.
• Identify operational gaps and develop innovative solutions to improve cybersecurity effectiveness and efficiency.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and integrate advanced cybersecurity tools and automation capabilities into enterprise environments.
• Develop custom integrations, workflows, scripts, and applications to support security operations and cyber defense initiatives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define technical requirements and cybersecurity capability roadmaps.

• Manage the lifecycle of cybersecurity tools including deployment, configuration, integration, maintenance, upgrades, and decommissioning.
• Administer and optimize enterprise security platforms such as SIEM, SOAR, vulnerability management, endpoint detection and response (EDR), identity and access management (IAM), and security monitoring tools.
• Ensure cybersecurity tools operate effectively, remain properly configured, and support organizational security objectives.
• Lead tool integration efforts to improve visibility, automation, correlation, and reporting across the cybersecurity ecosystem.
• Develop and maintain operational procedures, technical documentation, and system baselines for managed tools.

• Design, implement, and maintain secure cybersecurity infrastructure supporting enterprise operations.
• Oversee cybersecurity infrastructure components including servers, storage, virtualization platforms, cloud environments, network security appliances, and management systems.
• Ensure infrastructure scalability, reliability, resilience, and compliance with cybersecurity standards and policies.
• Support secure architecture initiatives including Zero Trust, network segmentation, privileged access management, and cloud security implementations.
• Manage infrastructure modernization projects and technology refresh efforts.

• Develop automation solutions to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual workloads.
• Analyze cybersecurity metrics and operational performance indicators to drive continuous improvement.
• Participate in security architecture reviews and provide technical recommendations for enterprise initiatives.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Serve as a senior technical advisor for cybersecurity capability development, tool management, and infrastructure initiatives.
• Mentor junior engineers, developers, administrators, and analysts.
• Coordinate activities across cybersecurity, infrastructure, engineering, and development teams.
• Present technical findings, recommendations, and project status updates to leadership and stakeholders.
• Support strategic planning and long-term cybersecurity capability development efforts.

Qualifications:

• US Citizen with an active Secret Security Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI.
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 10 years of combined experience, including:
• Experience managing and integrating enterprise cybersecurity tools and platforms.
• Experience developing scripts, applications, automations, or custom integrations supporting cybersecurity operations.
• Experience supporting secure enterprise infrastructure environments including on-premises and/or cloud-based systems.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, threat detection methodologies, and defense-in-depth strategies.
• Experience with cybersecurity frameworks and standards such as NIST, RMF, DoD Cybersecurity policies, CIS Controls, or related guidance.
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with SIEM, SOAR, EDR, vulnerability management, IAM, and security orchestration platforms.
• Experience with cloud security technologies and services (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, or hybrid environments).
• Experience implementing Zero Trust architectures and security automation solutions.
• Knowledge of scripting and programming languages such as Python, PowerShell, Bash, Java, or C#.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), DevSecOps, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with virtualization technologies, containerization, and Kubernetes environments.
• Experience supporting federal government, DoD, or intelligence community cybersecurity programs.
• One or more of the following certifications are preferred:
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
  • CompTIA Security
  • CompTIA CySA
  • CompTIA CASP
  • GIAC Security Certifications
  • Cloud security certifications (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

• Inside office environment.
• Working on a computer for long periods of time.
• May involve long period of sitting at a desk.
• The work environment is fast-paced and sometimes involves extreme deadline pressures.

OTHER DUTIES

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

MartinFed is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, religious creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, protected Veteran Status, genetics or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state or local law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. In addition to federal law requirements, MartinFed complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in all locations.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access MartinFed's current openings as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 855.212.1810. Thank you for your interest in MartinFed.

Please Note: All positions at MartinFed are contingent upon passing a background check prior to a start date and are subject to random drug screenings during the employment period. In addition, MartinFed is an E-Verify employer.