CNO Software Engineer Level 0

Adaptic; Maryland; Presencial; USD 120 000 - 170 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Adaptic is seeking a CNO Software Engineer to build tools powering Computer Network Operations for the DoD and Intelligence Community. This role suits early-career engineers eager to apply a strong technical foundation in a mission-driven environment from day one.

You will work with Red, Blue, and Hunt teams to develop and sustain cyber tools, troubleshoot issues, and contribute to CI/CD pipelines, while handling logs, binaries, and network traffic for analysis and defense tasks.

Qualificações

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline.
• Four (4) years of additional software engineering experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
• Experience developing in C/C++, Python, and/or Java.
• Familiarity with Git and CI/CD workflows.
• Understanding of software development principles, debugging, and testing.
• Ability to work independently and within a collaborative team environment.

Responsabilidades

• Develop, maintain, and enhance software systems based on documented requirements.
• Collaborate with Red, Blue, and Hunt teams to support cyber tool development and mission needs.
• Troubleshoot software issues, debugging code, and resolving defects.
• Support development of tools used for vulnerability analysis, malware detection, and network defense.
• Participate in testing and validation to ensure software meets design and mission requirements.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and modern development workflows.
• Work with data such as logs, binaries, and network traffic to support analysis and tool functionality.
• Provide input to system and software design, including component-level development and integration.
• Support rapid-response efforts to address emerging cyber threats.

Conhecimentos

C/C++

Python

Java

Git

CI/CD

Debugging

Software development principles

Independent work

Team collaboration

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Four (4) years of additional software engineering experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree

Ferramentas

Git

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Build the Tools Behind the Mission: Join us as a CNO Software Engineer!

Don’t just write code—build the capabilities that power Computer Network Operations. Supporting the DoD and Intelligence Community, you’ll work alongside Red, Blue, and Hunt teams to develop, enhance, and sustain tools used to detect, analyze, and defend against evolving threats.

This role is ideal for early-career engineers looking to apply their technical foundation in a mission-driven environment—gaining hands‑on experience while contributing to real‑world cyber operations from day one.

Your Impact

You’ll support the development and evolution of cybersecurity tools and mission systems—helping drive both immediate operational needs and long-term capability growth. Day-to-day, that can look like:

• Developing, maintaining, and enhancing software systems based on documented requirements

• Collaborating with Red, Blue, and Hunt teams to support cyber tool development and mission needs

• Assisting in troubleshooting software issues, debugging code, and resolving defects

• Supporting development of tools used for vulnerability analysis, malware detection, and network defense

• Participating in testing and validation to ensure software meets design and mission requirements

• Contributing to CI/CD pipelines and modern development workflows

• Working with data such as logs, binaries, and network traffic to support analysis and tool functionality

• Providing input to system and software design, including component‑level development and integration

• Supporting rapid‑response efforts to address emerging cyber threats

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline

• Four (4) years of additional software engineering experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree

• Experience developing in C/C++, Python, and/or Java

• Familiarity with Git and CI/CD workflows

• Understanding of software development principles, debugging, and testing

• Ability to work independently and within a collaborative team environment

Nice to Have

• Exposure to reverse engineering, malware analysis, or vulnerability research

• Ability to analyze binaries, logs, memory, or network traffic

• Experience or familiarity with Red Team, Blue Team, or Hunt operations

• Understanding of cybersecurity tools, techniques, or network fundamentals

• Interest in automation, modern tooling, or AI-assisted development workflows