CNO Developer (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

CNO Developer (Cybersecurity): Designing and developing advanced cyber tools for national security with an accent on vulnerability research and reverse engineering. Focus on building operational software for offensive and defensive missions and analyzing OS kernel modules.

Location: On-site in Herndon, VA

Company

hirify.global transforms the way government uses data and technology to support national security missions.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and deploy production-quality cyber tools and software to meet mission-critical requirements.
• Apply expertise in vulnerability research and reverse engineering to guide high-level software design.
• Build and maintain operational tooling supporting both defensive and offensive cyber missions.
• Collaborate with researchers and analysts to translate complex findings into functional, scalable software.
• Lead code reviews and ensure software quality through rigorous testing and documentation.
• Identify and communicate operational requirements with internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Active Top Secret / SCI security clearance.
• 3+ years of experience in cyber software development and creating operational tools or exploits.
• Proficiency in C, C++, Python, Java, JavaScript, and Swift.
• Hands-on experience with reverse engineering tools such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, OllyDbg, Jeb, Frida, or Windbg.
• Experience analyzing iOS, Android, Windows, or embedded applications and OS kernel modules.
• Deep understanding of operating system internals and low-level systems programming.

Nice to have

• Experience with network protocol analysis and static/dynamic malware analysis on mobile platforms.
• Knowledge of advanced exploit development techniques and mitigation bypass strategies.
• Proficiency in workflow automation, build systems, and specialized toolchain development.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and tools like Jira or Confluence.