CNO Developer

@ MANTECH

CNO Developer

Hanover, MD
Posted 4 days ago

About the job

MANTECH specializes in cybersecurity and mission-critical solutions. The CNO Developer role involves developing offensive cyber capabilities, supporting national security systems, and working in a dynamic team environment.

Requirements

  • BS degree + 4+ years experience
  • MS degree + 2+ years experience
  • High school + 8+ years experience
  • Experience with Python or C/C++
  • Troubleshooting and debugging

Qualifications

  • TS/SCI w/Polygraph clearance
  • Knowledge of network protocols
  • Experience with CNO development
  • Familiarity with systems internals

Full job description

MANTECH seeks a skilled and mission focused CNO Developer to join our team in Hanover, MD or Aurora, CO.

In this role, you will contribute to the development of mission-critical offensive cyber capabilities and drive excellence in advanced Computer Network Operations (CNO). You’ll be part of a dynamic team working on next-generation solutions that safeguard our national security systems.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Design and develop new hardware- or software-based Computer Network Operations (CNO) capabilities

  • Perform design, development, documentation, testing, and debugging of software applications and systems

  • Apply knowledge of network and security concepts to support capability development

  • Communicate status updates and technical progress to leadership and stakeholders

  • Ensure software quality and compliance with development standards

Minimum Qualifications:

  • BS degree and 4+ years of technical work experience, or MS Degree and 2+ years of technical work experience, or High school diploma and 8+ years of technical work experience.

  • Experience in Python or C/C++ programming languages

  • Experience with troubleshooting and debugging

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with networking protocols (TCP/IP) and socket-level programming

  • Experience with developing CNO capabilities

  • Experience with low-level system internals across one or more platforms (e.g., Windows, Unix, Mobile, or network devices)

  • Experience in software analysis or reverse engineering

  • Experience using Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence, Crucible)

  • Understanding of assembly language programming concepts

  • Understanding of unit testing frameworks and practices

Clearance Requirements:

  • Must have a current/active TS/SCI w/Polygraph security clearance and be willing and able to obtain another polygraph prior to start, if required.

Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 50% of the time.

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