Senior CNO Developer (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Senior CNO Developer (Cybersecurity): Designs and implements custom software tools and techniques for cyber network operations with an accent on low and high level user space on Windows and Linux platforms. Focus on end-to-end development, debugging customer issues with industry tools like IDA Pro and Ghidra, and applying common CNO techniques.

Location: Onsite at Ft George G Meade, MD

Salary: $99,000-$206,000

Company

Provider of full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration, and intelligence mission support services to intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.

What you will do

• Design and implement custom software tools and techniques primarily in Python, C++, and Java.
• Diagnose issues, debug customer problems using standard and custom toolsets.
• Perform end-to-end design, development, testing, and documentation of software.
• Develop toolchains, use debuggers, disassemblers, and diagnostic software.
• Attend design meetings, mentor junior developers, conduct code reviews.
• Interface with developers and customers to solve problems and communicate status.

Requirements

• Top Secret/SCI + CI Poly security clearance
• 6-10 years programming in C/C++ or similar and Python
• In-depth understanding of network protocols and OS internals
• Bachelor’s in computer engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• Knowledge of common CNO techniques, software security (ASLR, DEP)
• Experience with binary analysis tools like IDA Pro or Ghidra a plus
• Ability to gather requirements, design solutions, present plans independently

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative team environment focused on innovation and solving complex problems.
• Medical, vision, dental insurance coverage.
• 401k plan, PTO, holidays, and additional insurances.