Expert CNO Software Engineer

MANTECH; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH in Hanover, MD seeks an Expert CNO Software Engineer to join a highly technical team supporting national security missions. You will design, implement, and test CNO capabilities, working across software and hardware interfaces to meet strict security requirements.

The role requires extensive experience in C/C++, Python, and low-level system internals, with leadership of development teams and a current TS/SCI with polygraph preferred.

Qualifications

• BS degree in a technical field or equivalent experience with 20+ years.
• Experience in Python or C/C++ programming.
• Experience troubleshooting and debugging complex systems.
• Experience with low-level system internals across platforms.
• Experience with networking protocols (TCP/IP) and socket programming.
• Experience developing CNO capabilities.
• Experience leading development of technical CNO solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new hardware- or software-based CNO capabilities.
• Manage design, development, documentation, testing, and debugging of software and systems.
• Apply expert knowledge of security concepts and network technologies.
• Develop data queries for databases or repositories.
• Develop or implement algorithms to meet performance and functional standards.

Skills

Python

C/C++

Troubleshooting

Low-level internals

TCP/IP

CNO capabilities

Leadership

Unit testing frameworks

JIRA/Confluence/Crucible

Education

BS Degree in a technical discipline

24+ years experience with HS Diploma

Tools

Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence, Crucible)

Job description

MANTECH seeks a highly technical and mission-focused Expert CNO Software Engineer to join our team in Hanover, MD.

In this role, you will develop advanced CNO capabilities that directly support national security. You’ll work in a collaborative environment focused on solving complex technical challenges in support of our customer’s most critical missions.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Design and develop new hardware- or software-based CNO capabilities
• Manage the design, development, documentation, testing, and debugging of applications software and systems
• Apply expert knowledge of security concepts and network technologies
• Develop data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories
• Develop or implement algorithms to meet or exceed system performance and functional standards

Minimum Qualifications

• BS Degree in a technical discipline and 20+ years of technical work experience or High School Diploma and 24+ years of technical work experience
• Experience in Python or C/C++ programming
• 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
• Experience with managing and leading the development of technical CNO solutions and development teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with programming in assembly languages
• Experience in software analysis or reverse engineering
• Experience with unit testing frameworks and practices
• Experience using Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence, Crucible)

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 50% of the time