Android-Savvy CNO Developer

Spry Squared, Inc. - Cybersecurity and Managed IT Services; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 130,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Spry Squared, Inc. - Cybersecurity and Managed IT Services is seeking an Android-Savvy CNO Developer in Fort Meade, Maryland to support mission-critical cyber operations. Key responsibilities include the design and development of embedded software in C, conducting reverse engineering, and applying vulnerability research to enhance national security.

The ideal candidate should possess a strong foundation in low-level systems programming, and native Android development, and have at least 5 years of experience in C programming. The position offers a significant salary range of $130,000 to $250,000 annually based on experience with no remote work available.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of proficiency in C Programming.
• Experience in native Android development and Bluetooth programming.
• Strong foundation in low-level systems/embedded programming.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement embedded software capabilities in C.
• Conduct reverse engineering of embedded systems, binaries, and firmware.
• Collaborate with senior subject matter experts for skill expansion.

Skills

C Programming

Firmware development on Mobile Devices

Native Android development

Bluetooth programming

Reverse engineering

Vulnerability research

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Tools

IDA Pro

Ghidra

Job description

Job Description

Must be a US Citizen, MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE TS/SCI with Full Scope Poly Clearance.

Our client conducts R&D and prototyping of new CNO capabilities for the end customer. The work involves Vulnerability Research, Exploit Development, CNO tool development and enhancement, and infrastructure support (DevOps). Platforms involved include iOS, Android, MacOS, Linux, Windows, and other environments. This is some of the most impactful work in the Intelligence Community, with the new capabilities developed by this team getting rapidly deployed and into the hands of users. One of the best things about this project is the customer. They give Engineers huge latitude in choosing programming languages and technologies, and they encourage exploration of new tech. There is almost no distinction here between blue-badgers and green-badgers: the team is highly‑competent, and the Branch and Section Leads do an excellent job of shielding the engineers from any organizational politics.

We are seeking a highly skilled Android‑Savvy CNO Developer to join the Mobile team to support mission‑critical cyber operations and development of new and existing capabilities. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in low‑level systems/embedded programming, native Android development, Bluetooth programming, and experience in doing reverse engineering.

Work on this program takes place in various locations at and around the Annapolis Junction, MD area (we cannot support remote work).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement embedded software capabilities in C.
• Conduct reverse engineering of embedded systems, binaries, and firmware.
• Collaborate with senior subject matter experts and leverage their mentorship to expand your skills.
• Apply vulnerability research and CNO skills to discover and implement novel solutions.
• Contribute to efforts that directly enhance national security and protect critical systems.

Required Skills

• Strong proficiency (5-10 years) in C Programming.
• Experience analyzing and/or developing firmware, particularly on Mobile Devices.
• Experience in native Android development and Bluetooth programming.
• Experience doing reverse engineering on diverse architectures.
• Familiarity with RE tools and environments (IDA Pro, Ghidra, binary analysis platforms).
• Experience with vulnerability research.
• 3+ years of cybersecurity/CNO‑specific development.
• Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering (or something extremely similar).

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Salary

$130,000 - $250,000 annually depending on experience.