Junior CNO Developer (Onsite)

Nightwing Intelligence Solutions, LLC; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 64,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401k plan

PTO

Job summary

Nightwing Intelligence Solutions, LLC is seeking a developer to join a team delivering CNO capabilities, prototyping, testing, and maintaining mission-focused software. You will contribute to tool development and learn advanced offensive cyber operations.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree or four years of relevant experience, at least one year in programming languages such as C/C++, Python, Java or Perl, and exposure to Windows/UNIX environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or four years' experience in relevant field.
• Minimum one year experience programming in Assembly, C, C++, Java, Perl, and/or Python.
• Minimum one year experience developing in Windows applications using Visual Studio or .NET environments; UNIX applications using make files or comparable build environments.

Skills

Python

C/C++

Assembly

Java

Perl

Bash/PowerShell

Education

Bachelor's degree or four years' experience in relevant field

Tools

Visual Studio/.NET

UNIX makefiles

IDA Pro

Ghidra

OllyDbg

Git

Job description

Position Overview

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers' most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets. The candidate will support a team of developers in prototyping, developing, testing, and maintaining CNO capabilities to meet mission requirements. They will contribute to tool development efforts while learning advanced techniques in offensive cyber operations.

Clearance

TS/SCI + FSP + CI Poly within 5 years

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or four (4) years' experience in relevant field
• Minimum one (1) year experience programming in Assembly, C, C++, Java, Perl, and/or Python
• Minimum one (1) year experience developing in one (1) or more of the following: Windows applications using Visual Studio or .NET environments: UNIX applications using make files or comparable build environments; mission-applicable platforms

Specialized Qualifications

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C/C++, and/or Assembly, along with scripting languages (e.g., Bash, PowerShell)
• High-level understanding of operating systems internals
• Knowledge of modern encryption protocols, defense evasion strategies, and network interception
• Understanding of network protocols and sockets, common CNO techniques, exploitation mitigations such as DEP and ASLR, and modern software engineering concepts
• Experience with reverse engineering frameworks (e.g., IDA Pro, Ghidra, OllyDbg) and disassemblers/debuggers
• Experience with project management best practices such as Scrum and Kanban methodologies
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) along with understanding of basic configuration management principles

Salary

The salary associated with this position $64,000-$128,000 is commensurate with the selected candidate's qualifications, years of relevant experience, and demonstrated level of expertise. Compensation will be determined based on these factors to ensure alignment with skills, responsibilities, and market standards.

Benefits

Nightwing offers medical, vision and dental insurance coverage in addition to a 401k plan, PTO, Holidays, and additional insurances.

Company Culture

At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we'll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Nightwing is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

Company Overview

Previously part of a leading Fortune 100 company and headquartered in Dulles, VA; Nightwing became independent in 2024 but continues to support the nation's most mission impactful initiatives. When we formed Nightwing, we brought a deep set of credentials and an unfaltering commitment to the mission. For over four decades, our team has been providing some of the world's most technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence support services to the U.S. government on its most important missions. At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we'll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients. Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team.