Expert CNO Developer

MANTECH; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH in Hanover, MD invites an Expert CNO Developer to join our team. You will lead the development of mission-critical cyber capabilities and drive technical excellence in CNO development for national security systems.

As part of a dynamic lab, you will design, test, and deploy CNO solutions, write scripts in Python and C/C++, and mentor engineers while replicating real-world networks. A TS/SCI with polygraph is required; you will work across Windows, Unix, and network devices to advance

Qualifications

• BS degree in a technical discipline with 12+ years of technical work experience; MS with 10+ years; HS with 16+ years.
• Experience in Python and C/C++ programming languages.
• Experience with troubleshooting and debugging complex systems.
• Experience with low-level system internals across Windows/Unix/mobile/network devices.

Responsibilities

• Design, write, and execute software test plans.
• Write scripts using Python, Perl, VB script, or Unix shell scripts.
• Install and configure network security devices (firewalls, IDS).
• Lead engineering teams in evaluating CNO solutions.
• Replicate real-world networks and systems in a lab environment.

Skills

Python

C/C++ programming

Troubleshooting

Networking protocols TCP/IP

Socket programming

Education

BS in a technical discipline

MS in a technical discipline

High school diploma + 16+ years experience

Tools

Ansible

ELK/SPLUNK

NiFi

VMware

Traffic generation tools

Networking device commands

Job description

MANTECH

Hanover, MD 21076

Job Description

MANTECH seeks a highly experienced and innovative Expert CNO Developer to join our team in Hanover, MD.

In this role, you will lead the development of mission-critical cyber capabilities and lead efforts in advanced Computer Network Operations (CNO) and drive technical excellence in CNO development. You’ll be part of a dynamic team working on next-generation solutions that safeguard national security systems.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Designing, writing, and executing software test plans
• Writing scripts using Python, Perl, VB script, or Unix shell scripts
• Installing and configuring network security devices, such as firewalls and network Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)
• Leading engineering teams in evaluating CNO solutions
• Replicating real world network and system scenarios in a lab environment

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS degree in a technical discipline and 12+ years of technical work experience, or MS Degree in a technical discipline and 10+ years of technical work experience, or High school diploma and 16+ years of technical work experience
• Experience in Python and C/C++ programming languages
• Experience with troubleshooting and debugging complex systems
• Experience with low-level system internals across one or more platforms (e.g., Windows, Unix, Mobile, or network devices)
• Experience with networking protocols (TCP/IP) and socket-level programming
• Experience with developing CNO capabilities

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Ansible
• Experience with ELK/SPLUNK
• Experience with NiFi
• Experience with VMWARE
• Experience with Traffic generation tools
• Experience with Networking device system commands

Clearance Requirements:

• Must have a current/active TS/SCI w/Polygraph security clearance and be willing and able to obtain another polygraph prior to start, if required

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 50% of the time.