Summary
MANTECH seeks a skilled and mission focused CNO Developer to join our team in Hanover, MD.
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.
Job Description
MANTECH seeks a skilled and mission focused CNO Developer to join our team in Hanover, MD.
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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