CNO Expert Software Engineer (AE26011449Z)

Government Technical Services Corporation; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Insurance

Group Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

401(k)

Job summary

A technology solutions company is seeking a CNO Expert Software Engineer in Fort Meade, MD. This on-site role demands extensive experience in designing and developing advanced CNO capabilities to support national security. Candidates should have over 20 years of technical experience, ideally with expertise in Python or C/C++, networking, and team leadership. The position offers full-time benefits including health and dental insurance, 401(k), and a commitment to equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• 24+ years of technical work experience or 20+ years with a BS Degree.
• Proficient in Python or C/C++ programming.
• Experience in troubleshooting complex systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new CNO capabilities.
• Manage software applications and systems development.
• Communicate project status to leadership.

Skills

Python programming

C/C++ programming

Troubleshooting and debugging

Networking (TCP/IP)

Team leadership

Education

High School Diploma with 24+ years experience or BS Degree in a technical discipline with 20+ years

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Crucible

Job description

Hanover, United States | Posted on 03/26/2026

• City Hanover
• State/Province Maryland
• Country United States

Job Description

GTSC seeks a CNO Expert Software Engineer to support our customer in the Fort Meade , MD area.

Location: Hanover, Maryland

All work is on-site. This is not a hybrid or remote position.

Mission: As a CNO Expert Software Engineer on our team, you will play a key role in developing advanced CNO capabilities that directly support national security. You'll work in a collaborative environment focused on solving complex technical challenges in support of our customer's most critical missions.

Core Responsibilities:

• Design and develop new hardware- or software-based CNO capabilities.
• Manage the design, development, documentation, testing, and debugging of applications software and systems.
• Apply expert knowledge of security concepts and network technologies.
• Communicate project status with leadership and stakeholders.
• Ensure software engineering standards are consistently met.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma and 24+ years of technical work experience, or BS Degree in a technical discipline and 20+ years of technical work experience.
• Experience in Python or C/C++ programming.
• Experience with troubleshooting and debugging complex systems.
• Experience with networking (TCP/IP) and socket-level programming.
• Experience managing or leading development teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in software analysis or reverse engineering.
• Experience in low-level internals in one or more platforms (e.g., Windows, Unix, mobile, or network devices).
• Experience with unit testing and test automation.
• Understanding of assembly programming concepts.
• Familiarity with Atlassian tools such as JIRA, Confluence, and Crucible.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain stationary for extended periods (50% of the time) and operate computer equipment and office machinery.

BENEFITS - Full-time Employees

• Health and Dental Insurance
• Group Life insurance
• Short-term Disability
• 401(k)

GTSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.

GTSC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities.

GTSC participates in the E-Verify program in all locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program.

GTSC-Talent Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.