About Careertakes

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is seeking an entry-level Defensive Cyber Software Developer to join a Cyber Electromagnetic Activity (CEMA) engineering team in Meers, OK. You will help design, build, and test software that detects, identifies, and helps mitigate cyber and electronic warfare (EW) threats to tactical systems.

• Develop and maintain software for cyber intrusion detection, signature and behavior-based detection techniques, and defensive tooling for tactical networks.
• Collaborate with subject-matter experts to translate analysis into production-ready features and mitigations.
• Implement and test high-performance code in compiled languages for resource-constrained and embedded environments.
• Automate data collection and analysis using scripting languages to accelerate detection and response.
• Participate in iterative development cycles (e.g., Agile), code reviews, and continuous integration/continuous delivery pipelines.
• Support limited travel to customer or test sites (up to ~20% travel).

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cyber Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Hands-on development experience (academic, personal projects, or professional) in compiled languages such as C, C++, Rust, or Go.
• Experience with Python or other scripting languages for automation, data parsing, and tooling.
• Working knowledge of networking fundamentals and common protocols (layered stack concepts).
• Comfortable working in Linux (navigation, shell, basic editing).
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 20% as required.

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Preferred (nice-to-have)

• Familiarity with Wireshark and packet-level network analysis.
• Basic cybersecurity concepts: detection, intrusion analysis, signature vs. behavior-based detection.
• Experience with Agile development processes and tools (Jira, Jenkins, CI/CD).
• Industry certifications such as Network+, Security+, CySA+, or Linux certifications.

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Compensation & Location

• Location: Meers, OK — on-site with occasional travel as required.
• Pay Range: $57,850 – $104,575 per year (range provided by Confidential Client; actual pay will depend on experience, skills, and other factors).
• This is a full-time position.

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Why Join

• Work on mission-critical defensive cyber capabilities protecting tactical systems.
• Be part of a small, innovative team with opportunities to learn applied cyber, EW, and positioning/navigation (PNT) defensive techniques.
• Exposure to both research-driven detection work and production software engineering — strong growth potential.

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Compliance & Candidate Rights

Confidential Client and Careertakes follow U.S. federal and state employment laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. Where applicable, reasonable accommodations will be provided during the application and hiring process.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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