CNO Software Engineer I: Build Mission-Critical Cyber Tools

Adaptic; Maryland; On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Adaptic seeks a CNO Software Engineer to build and sustain mission-critical tools for Cyber Network Operations supporting the DoD and intelligence communities. You will design, develop, and enhance software across Windows and UNIX/Linux, drive DevOps pipelines, and contribute to system architecture while collaborating with Red, Blue, and Hunt teams to strengthen threat detection and response capabilities.

Candidates bring TS/SCI with poly, strong programming in C/C++, Java, Python, and hands-on

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph.
• 7 years of experience as a Software Engineer on programs/contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline.
• 4 years of additional SWE experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
• At least two (2) years of experience developing applications using modern programming languages (e.g., C, C++, C#, Java, Python).
• At least two (2) years of experience developing on Windows or UNIX/Linux systems.
• At least two (2) years of experience with DevOps tools and technologies (e.g., Docker, Terraform, Ansible, Packer, Artifactory).
• At least one (1) year of experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, Bamboo).
• At least one (1) year of experience with cybersecurity tools or techniques, such as reverse engineering, vulnerability research, or MITRE ATT&CK.

Responsibilities

• Developing, maintaining, and enhancing complex software systems based on documented requirements.
• Collaborating with Red, Blue, and Hunt teams to design and improve cyber capabilities.
• Troubleshooting software issues, debugging code, and resolving defects across systems.
• Supporting development of tools used for vulnerability analysis, malware detection, and network defense.
• Contributing to system and software design, including component development and integration decisions.
• Participating in testing and validation to ensure software meets design and mission requirements.
• Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and supporting DevOps workflows.
• Working with data such as logs, binaries, and network traffic to support analysis and tool functionality.
• Supporting rapid-response efforts to address emerging cyber threats.
• Evaluating and integrating new technologies to improve performance, scalability, and mission impact.

Skills

C

C++

C#

Java

Python

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

Docker

Terraform

Ansible

Packer

Artifactory

Jenkins

Bamboo

Job description

Adaptic seeks a CNO Software Engineer to build and sustain mission-critical tools for Cyber Network Operations supporting the DoD and intelligence communities. You will design, develop, and enhance software across Windows and UNIX/Linux, drive DevOps pipelines, and contribute to system architecture while collaborating with Red, Blue, and Hunt teams to strengthen threat detection and response capabilities.

Candidates bring TS/SCI with poly, strong programming in C/C++, Java, Python, and hands-on