Firmware-Savvy CNO Developer

Spry Squared, Inc. - Cybersecurity and Managed IT Services; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 130,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Spry Squared, Inc. seeks a cybersecurity professional in Fort Meade, MD. The role involves designing, developing, and implementing embedded software, conducting reverse engineering, and engaging in vulnerability research to support national security efforts. Candidates should possess strong C programming skills, relevant experience in firmware analysis, and must hold a degree in a related field. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $130,000 to $250,000 annually, depending on experience, with no remote work option.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of strong proficiency in C programming.
• Experience analyzing and developing firmware.
• Experience with reverse engineering across diverse architectures.
• Familiarity with reverse-engineering tools like IDA Pro and Ghidra.
• At least 2 years of experience in vulnerable research in cybersecurity/CNO.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement embedded software in C.
• Conduct reverse engineering of embedded systems and firmware.
• Collaborate with subject-matter experts.
• Apply vulnerability research to implement solutions.
• Contribute to national security efforts.

Skills

C programming

Firmware analysis and development

Reverse engineering

Reverse-engineering tools (IDA Pro, Ghidra)

Vulnerability research

Cybersecurity/CNO-specific development

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field

Job description

Job Overview

Our client conducts research and development and prototyping of new Command, Control, and Operate (CNO) capabilities for the end customer in the Intelligence Community. The role involves vulnerability research, exploit development, CNO tool development and enhancement, and infrastructure support (DevOps) across platforms such as iOS, Android, macOS, Linux, Windows, and other environments.

Eligibility

Must be a U.S. citizen. Must have an active TS/SCI clearance with full scope poly.

Location

Work takes place in various locations at and around the Annapolis Junction, MD area. Remote work is not supported.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement embedded software capabilities in C.
• Conduct reverse engineering of embedded systems, binaries, and firmware.
• Collaborate with senior subject‑matter experts to expand skills.
• Apply vulnerability research and CNO skills to discover and implement novel solutions.
• Contribute to efforts that directly enhance national security and protect critical systems.

Required Skills

• Strong proficiency (5‑10 years) in C programming.
• Experience analyzing and/or developing firmware.
• Experience doing reverse engineering on diverse architectures.
• Familiarity with reverse‑engineering tools (IDA Pro, Ghidra, other binary analysis platforms).
• Experience with vulnerability research.
• At least 2 years of cybersecurity/CNO‑specific development.
• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field.

Benefits and Compensation

Salary: $130,000 – $250,000 annually, depending on experience.

All information will be kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines.