CNO Software Engineer: Build Cyber Defense Tools

Adaptic LLC; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Adaptic LLC is seeking a CNO Software Engineer to build and sustain mission-focused tools for cyber defense. You will contribute to design, development, and delivery of capabilities used by DoD and IC teams, with ownership of significant software components.

You’ll join a focused crew of engineers advancing complex cyber tools, defending networks, and improving system performance in a mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph is required.
• 7+ years as a Software Engineer on complex programs.
• Bachelor’s degree in CS or related field; 4 years may substitute for a degree.
• 2+ years with modern languages (C, C++, C#, Java, Python).
• 2+ years on Windows or UNIX/Linux platforms.
• 1+ year with DevOps tools (Docker, Terraform, Ansible, Packer, Artifactory).
• 1+ year with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Bamboo).
• 1+ year with cybersecurity tools/techniques (RE, vuln research, MITRE ATT&CK).

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance complex software systems from requirements.
• Collaborate with Red, Blue, and Hunt teams to improve cyber capabilities.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve defects across systems.
• Support tools for vulnerability analysis, malware detection, network defense.
• Contribute to system and software design, including integration decisions.
• Participate in testing/validation to meet design and mission requirements.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows.
• Work with logs, binaries, and network traffic to support analysis.

Skills

C/C++/Java/Python

Windows/Linux development

DevOps tooling

CI/CD pipelines

Cybersecurity tools

Threat analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Terraform

Ansible

Packer

Artifactory

Jenkins

Job description

Adaptic LLC is seeking a CNO Software Engineer to build and sustain mission-focused tools for cyber defense. You will contribute to design, development, and delivery of capabilities used by DoD and IC teams, with ownership of significant software components.

You’ll join a focused crew of engineers advancing complex cyber tools, defending networks, and improving system performance in a mission-driven environment.