CNO Developer

Nightwing Intelligence Solutions, LLC; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Nightwing Intelligence Solutions, LLC seeks a seasoned engineer to perform emulation, reverse engineering, and vulnerability research across multiple OS targets. You will help develop C/C++ tools for real-world applications and contribute to tool modernization initiatives in a fast-paced team environment.

Required: TS/SCI clearance, a STEM degree, and 3+ years of hands-on experience with C/C++ on Unix/Linux, Python, and source-control workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM and 3+ years of engineering experience.
• Experience with C/C++ on Unix/Linux using Make/CMake.
• Strong Python development and scripting skills.
• Familiarity with source control and collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and extend C/C++ tools for emulation and vulnerability research.
• Perform reverse engineering and threat analysis on various architectures.
• Collaborate with customers and teams using Git and Atlassian tools.
• Prepare deliverables for real-world use with short turnaround times.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Reverse engineering

Low-level programming concepts

Software tool development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Tools

Git

Make

CMake

IDA

Ghidra

Binary Ninja

Atlassian suite

Job description

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we’ll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.Job SummaryOur team covers the full life cycle from emulation, reverse engineering, vulnerability research, and CNO/CNE tool development for various operating systems. Our mission covers a wide range of targets, anything from major consumer electronics to proprietary one-off systems. If it runs code, we have probably looked at it (or will soon.). In addition, the position will provide deliverables for real-world use in relatively short turn-around times. Projects will be undertaken in small teams with close coordination with customers to quickly enhance capabilities or resolve issues in existing tools for real-world applications. Working as part of a team you will also need to be familiar with source management tools such as GIT and team coordination tools like the Atlassian suite of work products. All candidates must be US citizens and be able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.This position is an onsite role.Required SkillsTS/SCI Clearance RequiredTypically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred) and a minimum of 3 years of prior engineering experience or equivalent experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulationsExperience with C/C++ on Unix/Linux platforms using Make/CMake build systemsExperience with PythonPractical knowledge of project executionAbility to make enhancements to and develop software toolsUnderstanding of low-level programming conceptsExperience with source management toolsFamiliarity with stack frames, calling conventions, and memory managementReverse engineering utilizing any of IDA/Ghidra/BinaryNinjaUtilizing full system emulation for research and analysisExperience with assembly language (x86/64, ARM, PPC, Mips, etc.Desired SkillsUnderstanding of network protocols (TCP/IP stacks, wire-level protocols,RF communications, BGP, routing protocols, or othersLinux or other OS reversingExperience with Linux/Unix bootloaders (e.g. u-boot, aboot)Experience developing and productizing N-daysFuzzer DevelopmentExperience with and knowledge of SELinux, cgroups, and other Linux permission modelsExperience developing against or working with large opensource projectsExperience with assembly language (x86/64, ARM, PPC, Mips, etc.)Capture the Flag (CTF) experienceAt Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we’ll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team.Nightwing is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.