CNO Developer

Accenture Federal Services; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 116,900 - 243,100; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services is seeking CNO Software Engineers/Developers in Chantilly, Virginia, to support critical national security missions. The role involves software development and maintenance, utilizing skills in C, C++, or Python. Candidates should have 5 years of relevant experience with a bachelor's degree. Compensation ranges from $116,900 to $243,100 depending on location and experience. Active TS/SCI clearance is required.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience for Bachelor's degree or 3 years for Master's degree in software development.
• Experience in developing software solutions for national security.

Responsibilities

• Conduct CNO related software development.
• Build and manage virtualized systems.
• Operate and maintain custom-developed tools.
• Test and validate system components including risk assessment.
• Work with customers to understand requirements.

Skills

C programming

C++ programming

Python programming

Vulnerability research

CI/CD pipelines

Digital forensics

Software reverse engineering

Command line navigation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Position Overview

At Accenture Federal Services, we help the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. We are seeking CNO Software Engineers / Developers to work alongside customers to support their critical National Security Mission. The role involves development and maintenance of software solutions in a customer‑facing capacity.

Responsibilities

• Conducting CNO related software development; frontend, middleware and/or backend
• Building, configuring, and managing virtualized systems
• Operating and maintaining customer‑provided COTS, GOTS or custom‑developed tools and capabilities
• Testing and validating system components including risk assessment
• Working with the customer to understand requirements and develop solutions

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience with Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or other software development related degree, or 3 years’ experience with Master’s degree in the same fields
• Software engineering experience with C, C++ or Python programming
• Experience with vulnerability research

Bonus Points

• Experience using CI/CD pipelines for Git version control systems
• Experience in digital forensic and software reverse engineering
• Comfortable navigating the command line
• Desire to contribute to CTF events, bug‑bounty programs, and speaking at security conferences
• Rapid prototype software development

Security Clearance

Active TS/SCI level clearance. Must be willing to undergo a polygraph.

Compensation

Base pay range for this position in California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland: $116,900–$243,100 USD. Compensation varies depending on office location, role, skill set, and level of experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.