Cyber Software Engineer Job in Herndon, VA

MANTECH seeks a driven and mission-focused Cyber Software Developer to join our elite team based in Herndon, VA.

In this role, you will contribute directly to innovative projects that support the Intelligence Community, helping to protect our country from emerging threats. If you’re passionate about building cutting-edge capabilities and are excited by national security challenges, we want to hear from you. This position offers the chance to grow your expertise alongside talented Software Developers, Data Engineers, and System Engineers—pioneering solutions that make a national impact.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Understand requirements and design and develop software components.
Research software concepts, develop, and demo proof-of-concepts.
Collaborate with team members to understand current product features.
Develop automated unit and integration tests.
Participate in code reviews and engage in the project's agile development process.
Effectively communicate with fellow developers and occasionally with end-users.
Demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and performance-oriented thinking.
Contribute to ongoing improvements in software integration and CI/CD pipeline processes.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma with 5+ years of relevant software development experience
Experience developing with Python
Experience in SQL
Results-driven with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and effectively collaborate as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Computer Science or equivalent field
Experience with Agile development methodologies, daily SCRUM, and JIRA
Experience with Node.js

Clearance Requirements:

An active/current TS/SCI with Polygraph is required for this position.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
Must occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
Must be able to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.