CNO Developer with Security Clearance

Nightwing; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Nightwing in Palm Bay, Florida is seeking engineers to join a team that handles the full lifecycle of cyber tools—from emulation and reverse engineering to vulnerability research and CNO/CNE tool development for diverse operating systems. Projects are completed in small teams with close customer collaboration to quickly enhance capabilities.

A STEM degree with at least 3 years of engineering experience is typical; you should be proficient in C/C++ on Unix/Linux with Make/CMake, and Python, with

Qualifications

• Requires TS/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in STEM (science, technology, engineering, or mathematics) and 3+ years of engineering experience.
• Experience with C/C++ on Unix/Linux using Make/CMake; Python.
• Reverse engineering with IDA/Ghidra/BinaryNinja; emulation for research.
• Understanding of low-level programming, memory management, and assembly.
• Experience with source control tools (Git).
• Familiarity with network protocols and embedded system tooling.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to emulation, reverse engineering, vulnerability research, and CNO/CNE tool development for multiple OS.
• Work in small teams with customers to deliver real-world capabilities in short turnarounds.
• Utilize source management and Atlassian tools for project coordination; operate in an on-site environment.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Unix/Linux

Source control (Git)

Reverse engineering

Assembly language

Networking protocols

Fuzzing

TS/SCI Clearance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM

Tools

IDA

Ghidra

BinaryNinja

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. 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. Job Summary Our team covers the full life cycle from emulation, reverse engineering, vulnerability research, and CNO/CNE tool development for various operating systems. Our mission covers a wide range of targets, anything from major consumer electronics to proprietary one-off systems. If it runs code, we have probably looked at it (or will soon.). In addition, the position will provide deliverables for real-world use in relatively short turn-around times. Projects will be undertaken in small teams with close coordination with customers to quickly enhance capabilities or resolve issues in existing tools for real-world applications. Working as part of a team you will also need to be familiar with source management tools such as GIT and team coordination tools like the Atlassian suite of work products. All candidates must be US citizens and be able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. This position is an onsite role. Required Skills * TS/SCI Clearance Required

• Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred) and a minimum of 3 years of prior engineering experience or equivalent experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations
• Experience with C/C++ on Unix/Linux platforms using Make/CMake build systems * Experience with Python
• Practical knowledge of project execution
• Ability to make enhancements to and develop software tools
• Understanding of low-level programming concepts
• Experience with source management tools
• Familiarity with stack frames, calling conventions, and memory management
• Reverse engineering utilizing any of IDA/Ghidra/BinaryNinja
• Utilizing full system emulation for research and analysis
• Experience with assembly language (x86/64, ARM, PPC, Mips, etc. Desired Skills * Understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP stacks, wire-level protocols,
• * RF communications, BGP, routing protocols, or others
• * Linux or other OS reversing
• Experience with Linux/Unix bootloaders (e.g. u-boot, aboot) * Experience developing and productizing N-days
• Fuzzer Development
• Experience with and knowledge of SELinux, cgroups, and other Linux permission models * Experience developing against or working with large opensource projects
• Experience with assembly language (x86/64, ARM, PPC, Mips, etc.)
• Capture the Flag (CTF) experience 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. 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.