CNO Software Engineer — Mission-Critical Tools

Adaptic; Maryland; On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Adaptic is seeking a CNO Software Engineer to help build capabilities powering Computer Network Operations for the DoD and IC. You will lead architecture, guide teams, and deliver mission-critical tools for detecting, analyzing, and defending against evolving threats.

You will collaborate with Red, Blue, and Hunt teams, drive DevOps and CI/CD practices, and mentor engineers while shaping technical direction across programs.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph.
• Twenty 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.
• 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 two (2) years of experience with cybersecurity tools or techniques, such as reverse engineering, vulnerability research, or MITRE ATT&CK.

Responsibilities

• Architecting, developing, and enhancing complex software systems supporting mission requirements.
• Leading system and software design decisions, including architecture, trade-offs, scalability, and integration.
• Collaborating with Red, Blue, and Hunt teams to define and evolve advanced cyber capabilities.
• Providing technical leadership across development efforts, ensuring alignment with mission needs and best practices.
• Troubleshooting and resolving complex system-level issues across distributed environments.
• Driving DevOps and CI/CD strategy to improve development velocity, reliability, and deployment efficiency.
• Working with large-scale and complex data sources (logs, binaries, network traffic) to support advanced analysis and tool development.
• Supporting both rapid-response (QRC) efforts and long-term capability development initiatives.
• Evaluating and integrating emerging technologies to maintain mission advantage.
• Mentoring engineers across levels and contributing to team growth, standards, and technical direction.

Skills

Programming languages (C/C++, C#, Java

DevOps practices

CI/CD pipelines

Windows/UNIX/Linux

Cybersecurity tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

Docker

Terraform

Ansible

Packer

Artifactory

Jenkins

Bamboo

Job description

Adaptic is seeking a CNO Software Engineer to help build capabilities powering Computer Network Operations for the DoD and IC. You will lead architecture, guide teams, and deliver mission-critical tools for detecting, analyzing, and defending against evolving threats.

You will collaborate with Red, Blue, and Hunt teams, drive DevOps and CI/CD practices, and mentor engineers while shaping technical direction across programs.