CNO Developer 3 - PRIME Contract - FS Poly

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

Benefits offered by this job

100% company-paid medical premiums

32 days PTO

11% 401(k) with vesting

Benefits trade for higher hourly rate

Annual stipends for professional dev

Annual stipends for personal tech

Wellness stipends

Job summary

Annapolis Junction, MD-based defense contractor seeks a CNO Developer to support a PRIME contract. The role requires 20+ years of experience and strong skills in C/C++, Python, Java, or C#, plus DevOps and CI/CD proficiency.

TS/SCI + Full-Scope Polygraph clearance is required. The position offers an elite compensation package and the chance to work on cutting-edge cloud-native and security-focused projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• 20+ years of professional experience.
• 2+ years coding in C/C++, Python, Java, or C#.
• 2+ years experience with DevOps tools and techniques.
• 1+ year experience with CNO development, vulnerability research, or reverse engineering.
• 1+ year experience with CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Support CNO development for PRIME contract.
• Collaborate with teams across SDLC including DevOps and security.
• Work on TS/SCI security requirements (clearance).

Skills

C/C++

Python

Java

C#

DevOps

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Job description

CNO Developer 3 - 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 featuring 100% company-paid medical premiums, 32 days of PTO, and an 11% non-matching 401(k) contribution with immediate vesting. This package also includes the unique flexibility to trade select benefits for an increased hourly rate, alongside annual stipends for professional development, personal technology, and wellness. If you are seeking a purpose-driven role with a team that values your technical expertise and personal well-being, we invite you to explore the elite opportunities our client has to offer.

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

Relevant qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or similar (or additional experience)
• 20+ 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.