Linux CNO Developer

Markesman Group; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Markesman Group seeks a Linux software engineer to design, develop, test, and maintain capabilities supporting Computer Network Operations (CNO) missions at Fort Meade. You will primarily work in C/C++ and Python on Linux, engaging with OS internals, networking, and system interfaces.

The role involves debugging, prototyping, and transitioning capabilities to production, with collaboration across vulnerability researchers, reverse engineers, and other developers.

Qualifications

• Experience developing software in Linux environments.
• Strong development experience with C and/or C++.
• Experience with Python, Bash, or other scripting languages.
• Understanding of Linux operating system concepts: processes, memory, files, permissions, networking.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, network protocols, sockets, and client/server communications.
• Experience debugging using tools such as GDB or similar.
• Experience with Git or other software configuration management tools.
• Ability to analyze complex technical problems and develop effective software solutions.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a collaborative technical team.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain Linux-based software capabilities supporting CNO missions.
• Develop software primarily in C/C++ and Python for Linux environments.
• Work with low-level Linux functionality, OS internals, networking, processes, memory, and system interfaces.
• Develop and integrate software capabilities that interact with network protocols and target environments.
• Debug and troubleshoot complex software issues using standard Linux development and diagnostic tools.
• Perform software analysis, testing, and technical research to identify solutions.
• Develop prototypes and transition capabilities into operational software.
• Collaborate with vulnerability researchers, reverse engineers, analysts, and other developers across the lifecycle.
• Participate in code reviews, configuration management, testing, documentation, and releases.
• Support existing CNO capabilities through troubleshooting and enhancements.

Skills

Linux experience

C/C++ development

Python

Shell scripting

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Tools

GDB

Git

Job description

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain Linux-based software capabilities supporting Computer Network Operations (CNO) missions.
• Develop software primarily in C/C++ and Python for Linux environments.
• Work with low-level Linux functionality, operating system internals, networking, processes, memory, and system interfaces.
• Develop and integrate software capabilities that interact with network protocols, operating systems, and target environments.
• Debug and troubleshoot complex software issues using standard Linux development and diagnostic tools.
• Perform software analysis, testing, and technical research to identify potential solutions to mission requirements.
• Develop prototypes and transition successful capabilities into operationally supportable software.
• Collaborate with vulnerability researchers, reverse engineers, analysts, and other software developers throughout the development lifecycle.
• Participate in code reviews, configuration management, testing, documentation, and software release activities.
• Support existing CNO capabilities through troubleshooting, enhancements, and technical updates.

Qualifications

• Experience developing software in Linux environments.
• Strong development experience with C and/or C++.
• Experience with Python, Bash, or other scripting languages.
• Understanding of Linux operating system concepts, including processes, memory management, file systems, permissions, and networking.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, network protocols, sockets, and client/server communications.
• Experience debugging software using tools such as GDB or similar development tools.
• Experience with Git or other software configuration management tools.
• Ability to analyze complex technical problems and develop effective software solutions.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a collaborative technical team.

About the Organization

About the Organization About Markesman Group

Markesman Group has gathered the nation's foremost experts in Cyber, ISR, Enterprise IT and Intelligence Analysis. We seek to lead with cutting edge technology, high quality development and best value services for both the government and commercial sectors. Our team combines passion, acumen, focus, patriotism, desire, dedication and the love for the job to create value for our customers. We pride ourselves in a rigorous selection process because not only do we want the best, we want the best to want us. Working closely together as part of a service-disabled veteran owned small business, we enjoy a family environment where teammates challenge and elevate each other every day. The Markesman family is always striving to solve tomorrow's problems, today.

EOE Statement We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled.

This position is currently accepting applications.