CNO Developer (Onsite)

Nightwing Intelligence Solutions, LLC; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 77,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401k plan

Job summary

Nightwing Intelligence Solutions, LLC is seeking a highly skilled CNO-focused engineer to design, prototype, develop, and test capabilities addressing national security objectives. The role involves hands-on development across Windows and UNIX environments, with a focus on exploitation, defense evasion, and network sockets programming.

The candidate will work with modern toolchains, scripting languages, and reverse engineering frameworks to deliver mission-critical software that meets stringent

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 4 years' experience or 8+ years in the field.
• 6+ years' experience programming in Assembly, C, C++, Java, Perl, or Python.
• 5+ years developing in Windows using Visual Studio/.NET or UNIX environments.
• 4+ years with programming CNO tools and techniques.
• 2+ years programming CNO tools for US Government.
• 2+ years programming techniques to evade host and network IDS.
• 2+ years developing packet-level programs and network sockets.

Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, develop, and test CNO capabilities to address mission objectives.
• Perform hands-on development and contribute to capability enhancements.
• Ensure tools meet operational performance standards.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

C++

C

Java

Python

Assembly

Perl

PowerShell

Bash

UNIX

Windows/.NET

Git

IDA Pro

Ghidra

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.

Clearance: TS/SCI + FSP + CI Poly within 5 years. Position Overview: The candidate will design, prototype, develop, and test CNO capabilities to address mission objectives. They will perform hands-on development and contribute to capability enhancements, ensuring tools meet operational performance standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and four (4) years' experience or minimum eight (8) years' experience in relevant field
• Minimum six (6) years' experience programming in Assembly, C, C++, Java, Perl, and/or Python
• Minimum five (5) years' experience developing in one (1) or more of the following: Windows applications using Visual Studio or .NET environments; UNIX applications using make files or comparable build environments; mission-applicable platforms
• Minimum four (4) years of experience with programming CNO tools and techniques
• Minimum two (2) years of experience programming CNO tools for the US Government
• Minimum two (2) years of experience programming techniques to evade host and or network-based IDS
• Minimum two (2) years of experience developing packet-level programs
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in network sockets programming

Specialized Qualifications

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C/C++, and/or Assembly, along with scripting languages (e.g., Bash, PowerShell)
• Understanding of operating systems internals
• Expertise in exploitation techniques, including buffer overflows, heap spraying, privilege escalation, and more
• Knowledge of modern encryption protocols, defense evasion strategies, and network interception
• Understanding of network protocols and sockets, common CNO techniques, exploitation mitigations such as DEP and ASLR, and modern software engineering concepts
• Experience with reverse engineering frameworks (e.g., IDA Pro, Ghidra, OllyDbg) and disassemblers/debuggers
• Experience with project management best practices such as Scrum and Kanban methodologies
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) along with understanding of basic configuration management principles

Salary & Benefits

The salary associated with this position ($77,000-$163,000) is commensurate with the selected candidate's qualifications, years of relevant experience, and demonstrated level of expertise. Compensation will be determined based on these factors to ensure alignment with skills, responsibilities, and market standards.

• Nightwing offers medical, vision and dental insurance coverage in addition to a 401k plan, PTO, Holidays, and additional insurances.
• Nightwing offers medical, vision and dental insurance coverage in addition to a 401k plan, PTO, Holidays, and additional insurances.
• Nightwing offers medical, vision and dental insurance coverage in addition to a 401k plan, PTO, Holidays, and additional insurances.

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.

Previously part of a leading Fortune 100 company and headquartered in Dulles, VA; Nightwing became independent in 2024 but continues to support the nation’s most mission impactful initiatives. When we formed Nightwing, we brought a deep set of credentials and an unfaltering commitment to the mission. For over four decades, our team has been providing some of the world’s most technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence support services to the U.S. government on its most important missions.

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. 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.