CNO Software Developer

Gormat; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Gormat is seeking a CNO Software Developer to join our team supporting specialized military cyber operations. You will prototype offensive cyber capabilities, embed on-site with mission experts, and help deliver mission-critical software in national security contexts.

Ideal candidates bring JQR qualification, 5+ years in exploit/CNO tool development, proficiency in .NET, Python, C/C++, and/or ASM, and the ability to analyze exploits for stability and testability.

Qualifications

• USCC JQR qualified personnel with proven offensive cyber ops experience.
• Bachelor's degree + 5+ years exploit/CNO tool development; Master’s + 3+ years; 4+ extra years may substitute.
• Proficiency in .NET, Python, C/C++, and/or ASM.

Responsibilities

• Rapidly prototype advanced offensive cyber capabilities with senior engineers.
• Embed on-site with mission team; work daily with subject matter experts in C, Windows internals.
• Collaborate with vulnerability research and ensure products meet operational needs.
• Share knowledge, mentor teammates, conduct design/code reviews, and sharpen skills in programming, Windows/Linux internals.
• Apply offensive cyber expertise, including red/purple team ops, to deliver mission-critical solutions.

Skills

NET

Python

C/C++

ASM

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree (CS/Cybersecurity)

Master's degree (related)

Tools

Ghidra

GDB

WinDbg

Fuzzing

Job description

Gormat is seeking a CNO Software Developer to join our team in support of specialized military cyber operations. You'll be a critical member of a small team, responsible for bringing your high-level offensive cyber expertise and rapid prototyping capability to bear on a critical national security mission. Join our team of best-in-industry cyber warriors who provide superior service in support of national defense objectives.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Rapidly prototyping advanced offensive cyber capabilities with other senior engineers to meet complex and evolving mission needs.
• Embedding with the mission team on-site, working daily with subject matter experts in C, Windows internals, and related low-level disciplines.
• Collaborating with the vulnerability research team to gather relevant information on proof-of-concept exploits and engaging with the customer to ensure products meet operational needs.
• Contributing to a culture of technical excellence by sharing knowledge, mentoring teammates, conducting design/code reviews, and continually sharpening your own skills in programming, Windows internals, Linux internals, and low-level engineering.
• Applying offensive cyber domain expertise, including red/purple team operations, to develop and deliver mission-critical solutions.

What Required Qualifications You'll Bring:

• USCC JQR qualified (Joint Qualification Record) personnel with proven experience in offensive cyber operations or equivalent contract/civilian work
• Bachelor's degree in related field (Computer Science, Cybersecurity, etc.) and 5+ years of experience in exploit/CNO tool development, with preference for offensive domain/red/purple team operators; Master's degree in related field and 3+ years of exploit/CNO tool development experience; 4+ additional years of directly related exploit/CNO tool development experience may be considered in lieu of degree
• Proficiency with programming languages such as .NET, Python, C/C++, and/or ASM
• Ability to analyze proof-of-concept exploit/CVE vulnerability and engineer it to be stable and testable
• Technical Operating System Knowledge with Linux or Windows
• Ability to generate accurate documentation for developers and testers

What Desired Qualifications You'll Bring:

• Minimum 6-8 years of experience in exploit/CNO tool development
• Experience with rapid prototyping and automation tooling for advancing rapid outcomes
• Networking protocol/testing expertise
• Certified/trained in one or more of the following: Corelan Bootcamp/Advanced, ManTech ACTP Windows/Linux/VR&E, OSCP, OSED, OSWE, BCI Training, USCC CCD Developer (Senior)
• Experience with Ghidra, GDB, WinDebug, or Fuzzing
• Prior experience in offensive cyber operations, red/purple team activities, or equivalent work from a contract/civilian position

Location: Fort Meade/Columbia MD (On-Customer Site/Embedded)

NOTE: This position requires USCC JQR qualified personnel with proven offensive domain experience. Preference will be given to candidates with red/purple team backgrounds and rapid prototyping skills over traditional software development experience. Defensive-only or network operations center experience will not be considered sufficient for this role.

TS/SCI with polygraph is required.