CNO Software Engineer

Booz Allen; City of Rome (NY); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Tuition assistance

Paid leave

Job summary

Booz Allen is seeking a Software Engineer for CNO capability development, focusing on embedded hardware and software across languages such as C/C++, Go, JavaScript, Python, or Ruby. The role emphasizes Linux, Git, scripting, and network protocol analysis.

Applicants should have 3+ years of experience, the ability to obtain a Secret clearance, and a Bachelor’s degree. The position supports a national security mission with flexible work arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with embedded hardware and software development.
• Experience with vulnerability analysis and exploitation techniques.
• Experience analyzing and comprehending network protocols with tools such as Wireshark or tshark.
• Experience with Linux operating systems.
• Experience working with software version control systems such as Git.
• Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python, Ruby, or BASH.
• Ability to think critically through difficult technical software problems.
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide computer network operations capability development and engineering services for a national security client.
• Develop or contribute to solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity.
• Work independently with some guidance and review or guide junior employees.

Skills

Embedded hardware

Software development

Vulnerability analysis

Network protocols

Linux

Git

Scripting

Critical thinking

Secret clearance

C/C++

Golang

JavaScript

Python

Ruby

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Wireshark

tshark

Nmap

Metasploit

Git

Job description

Join a culture of empowerment and connectivity.

Develop your craft

Learn the skills you need to accelerate your career.

Discover benefits that support your life and work.

Innovate with intention

Build mission-ready tech that protects the nation.

Provide computer network operations capability development and engineering services, including defense and exploitation, to gain strategic advantages for a spe cia lized, high-functioning team supporting a critical national security client. Apply specific functional knowledge and general industry knowledge. Develop or contribute to solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity. Work independently with some guidance, and review or guide the activities of junior employees.

You Have:

• 3+ years of experience with embedded hardware and sof tware development
• Experience with vulnerability analysis and exploitation techniques
• Experience analyzing and comprehending network protocols with tools such as Wireshark or tshark
• Experience with Linux operating systems
• Experience working with sof tware version control systems such as Git
• Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python, Ruby, or BASH
• Ability to think critically through difficult technical sof tware problems
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with Nmap and Met asploit
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly, both verbally and in writing

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $69,300.00 to $158,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

CNO Software Engineer

The Opportunity:

Provide computer network operations capability development and engineering services, including defense and exploitation, to gain strategic advantages for a spe cia lized, high-functioning team supporting a critical national security client. Apply specific functional knowledge and general industry knowledge. Develop or contribute to solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity. Work independently with some guidance, and review or guide the activities of junior employees.

You Have:

• 3+ years of experience developing sof tware in languages such as C / C++, Golang, JavaScript, Python, or Ruby
• 3+ years of experience with embedded hardware and sof tware development
• Experience with vulnerability analysis and exploitation techniques
• Experience analyzing and comprehending network protocols with tools such as Wireshark or tshark
• Experience with Linux operating systems
• Experience working with sof tware version control systems such as Git
• Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python, Ruby, or BASH
• Ability to think critically through difficult technical sof tware problems
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with Nmap and Met asploit
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly, both verbally and in writing
• Secret clearance

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $69,300.00 to $158,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model

Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.