Expert CNO Developer

MANTECH; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH is looking for a motivated Expert CNO Developer to join our team in San Antonio, TX. In this role, you will support national security missions by designing and developing innovative cyber operations capabilities. You will manage the lifecycle of mission-critical software and apply your expertise in development and debugging. The ideal candidate has a BS degree and over 10 years of software development experience, particularly in C, C++, and Python, and must possess a current Secret security clearance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software development experience required.
• Experience with Windows and Linux kernel/user-mode development necessary.
• Expert knowledge in security concepts and system architectures is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop CNO capabilities to support mission objectives.
• Manage software application design, development, and testing.
• Communicate technical risks and project status to leadership.

Skills

Software development

C programming

C++ programming

Python scripting

Reverse Engineering

Debugging

Security concepts

Computer networks

System architectures

Education

BS degree

Tools

Windows

Linux

IDA

Ghidra

WinDbg

GDB

Jenkins

Ansible

Job description

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Expert CNO Developer to join our team in San Antonio, TX. In this role, you will become an integral member of a diverse team of elite cyber professionals supporting critical national security missions. You will work on challenging technical problems, develop innovative offensive and defensive cyber capabilities, and collaborate with leadership and customers to deliver high-impact solutions in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Designing and developing new hardware- or software-based CNO capabilities to support mission objectives
• Managing the design, development, documentation, testing, and debugging of application software and systems
• Applying expert knowledge of security concepts, computer networks, and system architectures to solve complex technical challenges
• Communicating project status, technical risks, and solutions effectively with leadership and customers
• Ensuring established software development standards, best practices, and security guidelines are consistently met

Minimum Qualifications

• BS degree and 10+ years of software development experience
• Experience with Windows and Linux kernel/user-mode development
• Experience programming and scripting with C, C++, and Python
• Experience with Reverse Engineering using IDA or Ghidra disassemblers
• Experience debugging using WinDbg and GDB

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CNO development
• Experience with CI/CD workflows using Jenkins, Ansible or similar tools
• Experience with technical documentation

Clearance Requirements

• Must have an active/current Secret security clearance

Physical Requirements

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