CNO Developer (Onsite) with Security Clearance

Nightwing; Maryland; On-site; USD 77,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401k plan

PTO

Job summary

Nightwing is seeking a highly capable developer to design, prototype, and test CNO capabilities addressing mission objectives. The role involves hands-on development and contributing to capability enhancements to meet performance standards.

Applicants should have extensive experience in C/C++, assembly, and scripting, with a background in Windows/.NET or UNIX environments and experience with reverse engineering tools. This is a demanding, security-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 4+ years experience in a related field.
• Minimum 6 years programming in Assembly, C, C++, Java, Perl, or Python.
• Minimum 5 years development in Windows/.NET or UNIX environments.
• Minimum 4 years programming CNO tools.
• Minimum 2 years programming CNO tools for US Government.
• Minimum 2 years in IDS evasion techniques.
• Minimum 2 years in packet-level and socket programming.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Assembly

C

C++

Java

Perl

Python

PowerShell

Scripting

Networking

IDS evasion

Socket programming

Reverse engineering

Scrum/Kanban

Git

Education

Bachelor's degree + 4 years

8+ years relevant experience

Tools

Visual Studio/.NET

UNIX make/build environments

IDA Pro/Ghidra/OllyDbg

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.

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 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.