CNO Developer

MANTECH; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH in Hanover, MD seeks a skilled CNO Developer to join our mission-focused team. You will contribute to development of offensive cyber capabilities and drive excellence in advanced Computer Network Operations for national security systems.

Responsibilities include design and development of CNO capabilities, software testing, debugging, and ensuring quality. Requires strong Python/C/C++ skills, troubleshooting, and knowledge of TCP/IP networking; TS/SCI with polygraph is preferred.

Qualifications

• BS or MS with years of work experience as stated, or HS with 8+ years relevant tech work.
• Experience in Python or C/C++ programming and debugging.
• Familiarity with network protocols and CNO development is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new CNO capabilities and related software/hardware.
• Perform design, development, testing, and debugging of software.
• Apply network and security knowledge to support capability development.
• Communicate progress to leadership and stakeholders.
• Ensure software quality and compliance with standards.

Skills

Python/C/C++

Troubleshooting

Networking TCP/IP

CNO capabilities

Assembly concepts

Unit testing

Reverse engineering

Education

BS + 4+ yrs or MS + 2+ yrs or HS + 8+ yrs

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Crucible

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.