CNO Developer - Hybrid - TS

stanleyreid; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

stanleyreid in Arlington, VA is seeking CNO Developers to join a team that blends defense, intelligence, and commercial projects. The role requires hybrid work and a high level of technical skill focused on kernel and low-level systems.

Top Secret or higher clearance is preferred. The position emphasizes vulnerability research, CNO development, reverse engineering, and pen testing, with compensation tied to technical capability and revenue outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience with C/C++ in professional or research environments.
• Proficiency in Python for systems programming tasks.
• Experience with low-level programming concepts and debugging.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Low-level programming

Job description

Our client has deep expertise in Vulnerability Research, CNO Development, Reverse Engineering, and Penetration Testing. They support the defense and intelligence communities along with commercial clients. Founded by engineers, they have their own fixed, firm contract, and they work out of their own space. They have strong salaries and team incentive bonuses, provide excellent benefits, and offer 6-10% annual raises. If you help bring in new work, you can be rewarded with a percentage of the revenue for as long as the contract runs. Not only can they move quickly through the hiring process, but they also pay based on technical skill, not according to LCAT qualifications for specific openings. They are located in Arlington, VA and offer a hybrid work schedule. If you have a TS or higher, it's time to learn why our client is a leading employer for cyber engineers in northern Virginia.

They are seeking CNO Developers to join their team.

Relevant qualifications:

• Experience with C/C++
• Experience with Python
• Experience with low-level programming
• Experience with Linux or Windows kernel drivers

Desired:

• Experience with embedded platforms
• Experience with reverse engineering (IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, etc.)
• Experience with assembly
• Experience with mobile platforms

This role offer hybrid flexibility with a work location in Arlington, VA. The work requires a Top Secret clearance or higher.