CNO Analyst/Programmers

Artera Technologies; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Artera Technologies, LLC is seeking CNO analysts/programmers to join a team performing vulnerability research and security risk assessment on embedded devices and firmware. The role involves Windows/.NET or UNIX development, network programming, and deep low-level debugging.

Candidates should have strong C and Python skills, plus experience across assembly, multiple languages, and version control. A bachelor’s degree in a technical field is required and TS/SCI with poly is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/EE/CE/Physics or similar technical major; 0-8 years of relevant experience.
• Strong programming skills in C and Python; experience in Assembly, C, C#, C++, Java, Perl or Python.
• Experience developing Windows applications with Visual Studio/.NET OR UNIX applications with makefiles or equivalents.
• Familiarity with Subversion, CVS or similar version control systems; ability to debug and troubleshoot.
• Unix/Linux development experience; networking and embedded systems knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Programming in assembly, C/C++, Python using CNO tools and techniques.
• Developing Windows or UNIX applications and network-related programs.
• Debugging software and troubleshooting issues; understanding low-level internals.

Skills

C programming

Python

Assembly

C++

Java

Perl

C#

Unix/Linux

Windows

Debugging

Version control

Networking

Reverse engineering

Embedded systems

PowerPC

Windbg

JavaScript

Makefile

Microservice architecture

RabbitMQ

Docker

Backbone / Marionette

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics or similar

Tools

Visual Studio / .NET

Makefiles

Subversion

CVS

Windbg

Unix/Linux build environments

Docker

RabbitMQ

Backbone / Marionette

Job description

CNO ANALYSTS / PROGRAMMERS

Job Type: Full Time
Level: Junior, Mid, Senior, Principal
Location: Maryland (Annapolis Junction / Fort Meade area)
Security Clearance: TS/SCI with Appropriate Agency Polygraph

Artera Technologies, LLC’s performs extensive vulnerability research and security risk assessment of our clients’ various embedded devices and firmware. When applicable, we develop specially crafted solutions such as embedded device capabilities.

Tasking:

• Programming in Assembly, C/C++, Python, Assembly, using CNO tools and techniques.
• Developing on or more of the following:
  • Windows applications using Visual Studio or .NET environments.
  • UNIX applications using make files or comparable build environments.
  • Cisco, Juniper, Android, Apple iOS.
• Developing network related programs (e.g., packet level).
• Expert ability in Unix and/or Windows low-level internals.

Skills & Experience:

• Strong C programming and Python development experience is required.
• Experience programming in Assembly, C, C#, C++, Java, Perl or Python
• Experience developing Windows applications using Visual Studio or .NET environments OR minimum one (1) year experience developing UNIX applications using makefiles or comparable build environments.
• Familiarity with software version control tools (i.e. Subversion, CVS, etc.)
• Able to debug software and troubleshoot issues.
• Unix/Linux development experience
• Subversion experience
• CNO experience
• Networking experience
• Software Analysis/Reverse Engineering experience
• Embedded systems development experience
• Understand assembly programming concepts (PowerPC preferred, but x86 accepted)
• Debugging Windows programs (windbg)
• Knowledge or proficiency with JavaScript
• Makefile experience
• Microservice architecture knowledge
• RabbitMQ experience / Message exchange knowledge
• Docker experience
• Backbone / Marionette experience

General Qualifications:

• CNO Analyst/Programmer Level 1 requires a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics or similar technical major, and 0-8 years of relevant experience on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• CNO Analyst/Programmer Level 2 requires a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics or similar technical major, and 8-10 years of relevant experience on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• CNO Analyst/Programmer Level 3 requires a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics or similar technical majoror related discipline, and 10+ years of relevant experience on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• An additional four (4) years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of a bachelor's degree.

About Us!

Artera Technologies, LLC is an energetic, employee-focused, woman-owned business headquartered in Ellicott City, MD. Founded in 2012, Artera offers innovative software and systems engineering solutions to the Intelligence Community (IC). We specialize in Computer Network Operations (CNO), embedded development, software engineering, cloud engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), DevOps support, systems engineering and more. We hire and retain top talent to deliver leading-edge solutions to help solve our customer’s mission challenges. Artera was founded with the conviction that organizational culture is the key to delivering powerful solutions. Since 2012, our tight-knit team of tech professionals have committed to our core values: Integrity, Customer Mission Success, and Employee Growth & Engagement.

Ready to make a difference?

With a large variety of projects and contracts we can find the right fit—skills, growth opportunities, and personality for each of our employees.

Artera Technologies, LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,sexual orientation,gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other protected class.