Senior Cyber Capability Developer

FT-SAL-EXREG

Chantilly, VA, Chantilly, VA, US

Salary Range: $140,000.00 To $175,000.00 Annually

nou Systems, Inc. (nSI) is now officially a 100% ESOP company! We value teamwork and collaboration, and this transition allows us to take that commitment to a new level. nSI empowers our customers by supplying products, services, and expertise with powerful, data driven insights that transform defense systems and improve capabilities.

nou Systems, Inc. (nSI) is seeking a Senior Cyber Capability Developer. The developer will function as a full-stack engineer building and extending Python-based front-end and back-end capabilities that process diverse data formats encountered during forensic investigations. Work is priority-driven based on operational needs, requiring adaptability and rapid delivery of scripts and functionality to expand the customer’s use cases.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain full-stack applications using Python (Django) on the back end and React (JavaScript) on the front end to support forensic analysis workflows

• Create new processing capabilities for data formats encountered during investigations

• Develop scripts and modules that extend the functionality of the existing forensic toolkit

• Broaden use cases of existing cyber tools to address evolving operational requirements

• Containerize and deploy functionality using Docker

• Write automation scripts in Bash and PowerShell to support forensic data processing pipelines

• Manage and optimize PostgreSQL databases that underpin forensic tool data storage and retrieval

• Collaborate with forensic examiners and incident responders to translate operational needs into development priorities

Required Qualifications:

• Active Top Secret (TS) with SCI eligibility and ability to obtain CI Polygraph

• U.S. Citizenship required

• Bachelor's or Master's + 8 years OR Associate's + 11 years OR HS Diploma + 14 years

• On-site, full-time — Chantilly, Virginia

• Full-stack development experience bridging front-end UI and back-end services

• Ability to rapidly prototype and deliver functional tools under operationally-driven timelines

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related field

• Familiarity with SANS SIFT Workstation tools and forensic analysis workflows

• Experience with digital forensics tools and techniques (disk imaging, memory analysis, artifact parsing)

• Exposure to incident response processes and evidence handling in law enforcement contexts

• Experience with mixed vendor/platform environments (COTS, GOTS, custom tools)

• Knowledge of forensic data formats (E01, raw images, file system artifacts, registry hives, browser artifacts)

nou (pronounced ‘new’) Systems:

Since its founding in 2012, nou Systems has built a reputation for excellence in innovative engineering, prototype development, and technical and professional services in multiple markets, including missile defense, cybersecurity, test range modernization, and space control. Our diverse and highly skilled team delivers state-of-the-art products from concepts and prototypes to fully developed and integrated solutions.

We offer significant advancement and personal career development opportunities within our dynamic high-tech company. Our culture is firmly established in treating our employees like family.

Benefits of working at nSI

nou Systems, Inc. offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and diverse benefits that reflect our company culture of service, excellence, and a supportive work environment. Benefits may vary based on status but the majority of our positions include the following:

• Competitive Wages*

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Medical plan with Health Savings Account eligibility

• Company-funded Life, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Personal Time Off, Vacation, and Paid Holidays

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Norton LifeLock

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Personal Development, Technical Learning Opportunities, & Lunch-n-Learns

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

*Final compensation for this position is determined by a variety of factors, such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location.

nSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Employment opportunities at nSI are based upon a candidate’s qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job and are free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit www.nou-systems.com/workingatnou. U.S. citizenship is required for most positions.