CNO Developer 1 - PRIME Contract - FS Poly

stanleyreid; Maryland; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid medical premiums

32 days PTO

11% non-matching 401(k)

Benefit trade-in for higher hourlyrate

Annual stipends

Job summary

FS Poly in Maryland seeks a CNO Developer 1 for a PRIME contract focused on cloud-native development, low-level CNO engineering, and AI/ML integration. The role requires TS/SCI with Full-Scope Polygraph and is based in Annapolis Junction, MD.

The team offers a collaborative environment with long-term stability and a strong compensation model. Competitive compensation is complemented by 100% company-paid medical premiums, 32 days of PTO, and an 11% non-matching 401(k) with immediate vesting, plus

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or similar (or additional experience).
• 7+ years of professional experience.
• 2+ years of experience with coding languages such as C/C++, Python, Java, or C#.
• 2+ years of experience with DevOps tools and techniques.
• 1+ year of experience with CNO development, vulnerability research, reverse engineering, or similar.
• 1+ year of experience with CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Java

C#

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Tools

DevOps tools

Job description

CNO Developer 1 - PRIME Contract - FS Poly

• Annapolis Junction, MD

Our client is a distinguished Women-Owned Small Business and technical defense contractor providing mission-critical engineering to the IC and DoD. Operating as both a prime and subcontractor, they offer a collaborative environment where hands‑on experts serve as trusted advisors across the full SDLC, including cloud‑native development, low-level/CNO engineering, and AI/ML integration. They prioritize long‑term stability through an industry‑leading compensation model.

• 100% company-paid medical premiums
• 32 days of PTO
• an 11% non-matching 401(k) contribution with immediate vesting
• the unique flexibility to trade select benefits for an increased hourly rate
• annual stipends for professional development, personal technology, and wellness

They are seeking a CNO Developer to support their PRIME contract.

Relevant qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or similar (or additional experience)
• 7+ years of professional experience
• 2+ years of experience with coding languages such as C/C++, Python, Java, or C#
• 2+ years of experience with DevOps tools and techniques
• 1+ year of experience with CNO development, vulnerability research, reverse engineering, or similar
• 1+ year of experience with CI/CD pipelines

This role is located in Annapolis Junction, MD and the work requires a TS/SCI + Full‑Scope Polygraph.