Job Description

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior CNO Developer/Engineer to develop cutting-edge cyber capabilities and exploitation tools. The ideal candidate will be responsible for researching, developing, architecting, and testing advanced cyber solutions in both existing and new environments. This role requires a creative, resourceful, and detail-oriented professional with a strong problem-solving mindset and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate with technical experts and contribute to mission-critical cyber operations by delivering innovative solutions at the speed of need.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research, develop, test, and evaluate software applications to create novel or modernized cyber capabilities.
• Develop, debug, patch, and maintain applications using programming languages such as Python, C++, Rust, and Java.
• Streamline development environments and implement best practices for software development on both legacy and emerging platforms.
• Use computer-assisted software engineering (CASE) tools, automated testing tools, and infrastructure-as-code (IaaC) solutions.
• Integrate new and improved cyber capabilities into operational platforms to support intelligence and cyber missions.
• Communicate effectively to deliver high-quality products on time and proactively mitigate project risks.
• Actively collaborate with team members to enhance performance and promote knowledge sharing.
• Make sound decisions and recommendations under pressure using professional experience and judgment.
• Stay current with advancements in software development and cyber technologies, and identify opportunities for innovation.
• Continuously learn and improve skills through training and professional development.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (or a related field) with 7+ years of software development experience OR 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience developing CNO tools.
• Proficiency in two or more programming languages (e.g., C, C++, Rust, Go, Java).
• Strong experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Perl, Ruby, Bash).
• Expertise in network socket programming and network protocol analysis.
• Ability to evade host and network intrusion detection systems.
• Experience developing for both Windows and Linux environments.
• Familiarity with x86/x64 or ARM Assembly programming.
• Experience with version control tools such as Git.
• Knowledge of kernel development on Windows or Linux.
• Familiarity with reverse engineering tools (e.g., IDA Pro, Ghidra, Binary Ninja).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or related field.
• 10+ years of software development experience.
• 7+ years of experience developing CNO tools.
• Experience with x86/64, ARM, and MIPS architectures.
• Experience with mobile and embedded development.
• Understanding of exploit development techniques (e.g., buffer overflow, heap abuse, arbitrary code execution).
• Experience in unit/integration testing.
• Proficiency in three or more programming/scripting languages listed in the required qualifications.
• Relevant certifications such as:
• GIAC Exploit Researcher and Advanced Penetration Tester (GXPN)
• GIAC Python Coder (GPYC)
• GIAC Certified Unix Security Administrator (GCWN)
• Offensive Security Exploit Developer

This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-impact projects that contribute directly to national security. If you have a passion for solving complex technical challenges and a drive to create innovative cyber solutions, we encourage you to apply!

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