CNO NetDev Developer II with Security Clearance

Black Eagle Defense; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 157,000 - 214,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Eagle Defense is seeking a CNO NetDev Developer II to perform reverse engineering and develop software for network-based devices at Fort Meade. You will design and implement tactical software solutions, collaborating with analysts, operators, data scientists, and engineers to support critical missions.

The role requires strong C/C++/Java-like development in Unix/Linux environments, with exposure to networking protocols and security-focused practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering with 6+ years of software development.
• Experience in at least two of: requirements analysis, software design, development, integration, or testing.
• 5+ years in three or more areas: C/C++, Unix/Linux/Windows, networking protocols, or reverse engineering.

Responsibilities

• Perform CNO reverse engineering and software development for network-based devices.
• Design, implement, and integrate tactical software solutions in a fast-paced, mission-centric environment.
• Collaborate with analysts, operators, data scientists, and fellow software engineers to deliver critical support.
• Provide ongoing technical support to advance mission objectives.

Skills

Requirements analysis

Prototype development

Missions tools

User feedback

Reverse engineering

Tools

Ghidra

IDA Pro

Git

Subversion

Jira

Confluence

Wireshark

Job description

Job Description SALARY RANGE $157,000 - $214,000/year.

DUTIES

As a successful candidate for the CNO NetDev Developer II role, you will perform CNO reverse engineering and software development for network-based devices. In this position, you will design, implement, and integrate tactical software solutions within a fast-paced, dynamic, mission-centric environment. Collaborating closely with analysts, operators, data scientists, and fellow software engineers, you will deliver critical tactical support to directly advance key mission objectives.

Required Skills

• Derive, document, and analyze stakeholder requirements
• Port, modify, and augment existing mission toolsets
• Deliver rapid prototypes for early validation and user feedback to confirm mission requirements
• Deploy production-ready tools engineered to operate within strict mission constraints

QUALIFICATIONS

A Bachelor of Computer Science or Computer Engineering and a minimum of Six (6) years of software/system development is required. Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor's degree. Experience must consist of technical expertise in at least Two (2) or more of the following areas:

• System Requirements Analysis
• Software System Design
• Software System Development
• Software System Integration
• Software System Testing

In addition to the requirements above, the individual shall have at least Five (5) years of work experience in Three (3) or more of the following areas:

• Developing software applications in C, C++, or Java
• Developing software applications for Unix, Linux, or Windows environments
• Developing DLLs for the Windows environment
• Development of computer telephony platforms using computer telephony cards such as Dialogic
• Object-oriented design and programming
• Working knowledge of common protocols/standards such as TCP/IP, SNMP, H.323, X.25, 802.1 I, 802.16, SIP, MEGACO, or MGCP
• Web development, with proven knowledge of XML, PHP, MySQL, ColdFusion, or Apache
• Script writing using Perl, Python, Bourne shell, C shell, or other proprietary scripting languages
• Database experience with Sybase, Oracle, or Microsoft
• Reverse engineering and analysis of software
• Kernel knowledge of Unix (Linux)
• Bit-level data analysis

Additionally

Additionally, the candidate must be able to:

• Operate within Unix-based environments, including Linux and BSD
• Reverse engineer Linux-based network devices using Ghidra or IDA Pro
• Analyze network traffic with tools like Wireshark using an in-depth understanding of protocols such as TCP/IP
• Develop and modify software systems using C, C++, Python, and Assembly
• Provide ongoing technical support for fielded software systems
• Utilize Git, Subversion, and Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence) for version control and workflow management

Desired Skills (NICE-TO-HAVES)

• Reverse engineer various RTOS environments or Microsoft Windows
• Analyze and target various RISC architectures including MIPS, POWER, and ARM
• Program in Java, JavaScript, Bash, PowerShell, Perl, C#, Rust, or Go
• Develop CNO-specific software across Linux, Windows, and embedded applications
• Perform vulnerability research and exploit development
• Apply knowledge of end-to-end SIGINT collection and analysis systems
• Leverage experience with production CNO capabilities and operational workflows