Principal CNO Developer (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Principal CNO Developer (Cybersecurity): Developing CNO/CNE tools, performing vulnerability research, and reverse engineering for various operating systems with an accent on low-level programming and technical leadership. Focus on leading cyber engineering projects, creating real-world deliverables for classified systems, and mentoring junior engineers.

Location: Onsite in Palm Bay, FL, USA. US Citizenship and TS/SCI clearance are required.

Company

hirify.global provides advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, and intelligence mission support services for defense and intelligence communities.

What you will do

• Lead technical efforts in cyber engineering projects and provide mentorship to junior engineers.
• Perform vulnerability research, reverse engineering, and CNO/CNE tool development across various operating systems.
• Develop, test, and maintain complex classified and unclassified software applications.
• Act as the primary technical point of contact for clients, translating requirements into actionable tasks.
• Travel to customer sites for key test events and on-site system assessments.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, project plans, and status reports.

Requirements

• TS/SCI security clearance is mandatory.
• Must be a US citizen.
• Bachelor's degree in STEM with at least 10 years of engineering experience.
• Proficiency in C/C++ on Unix/Linux platforms using Make/CMake build systems.
• Experience with Python and a strong understanding of low-level programming concepts.
• Deep knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, routing) and memory management (stack frames, calling conventions).

Nice to have

• Experience with assembly language (x86/64, ARM, PPC, Mips).
• Experience developing and productizing N-days.
• Knowledge of Linux bootloaders, SELinux, and cgroups.
• Experience utilizing full system emulation for research and analysis.
• Experience working with large open-source projects.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and families.
• 401k matching and performance-based bonuses.
• Parental leave and educational assistance.
• Flexible work schedules depending on the specific program.
• Peer recognition and reward system.