Principal CNO Software Engineer

Zetier; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in cyber solutions is seeking a Principal CNO Software Engineer to design and develop essential capabilities. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in programming, systems development, and a strong ability to communicate effectively with clients and teammates. Join a diverse team committed to innovation and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Highly experienced in low-level programming languages.
• Experience developing in Python and systems software.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop operationally critical cyber capabilities.
• Design, develop, and deploy tools for command and control and networking.
• Work collaboratively with customers and team members.

Skills

Low-level programming (C/C++)

Scripting (Python)

Systems software development (Linux/Windows kernel drivers)

Effective communication

Job description

Principal CNO Software Engineer

Zetier is seeking Principal CNO Software Engineers to develop operationally critical cyber capabilities. Candidates will demonstrate practical experience designing, developing, and deploying tools intersecting command and control, persistence, and networking.

Required:

• Highly experienced with low-level programming (C/C++)
• Experience developing in scripting languages (Python)
• Highly experienced in systems software development (Linux/Windows kernel drivers)
• Successfully developed cutting edge end-to-end cyber solutions
• Effective communication with customers and teammates
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance

Desired:

• Experience working in networking (802.11ac, Zigbee, GSM, SATCOM, SDN, UHF/VHF, 5g)
• Integration with standard system libraries (POSIX, WIN32 API)
• Development on embedded platforms (uBoot, drone firmware, IOT)
• Reverse engineering experience (gdb, Binary Ninja, IDA Pro)
• Familiar reading assembly / compiled programs (x86, x64, ARM)
• Securely implemented cryptographic primitives (AES-GCM, SHA256, ECDSA)
• Developed/patched version control software itself (git, svn, mercurial)
• Developed software on mobile platforms (Android, iOS)
• Successfully led small cross-domain development teams
• Active U.S. security clearance

Zetier is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race,religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age,non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin,veteran status or any other basis protected by law. All employment isdecided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business need.