Principal Cyber Mobile CNO Engineer

Nightwing Group; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

PTO

Holidays

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Job summary

Nightwing is seeking a Principal Cyber Engineer to join CODEX, our Cyber Offense and Defense Experts, to tackle real-time cyber challenges.

This on-site role is based in Chantilly, Virginia, where you will lead development of native mobile cybersecurity applications, integrate reverse engineering results, and collaborate with end users and partners. Candidates must hold TS/SCI with Full Scope poly, strong C/C++ on Unix/Linux, and experience with Android/iOS platforms and open-source projects.

Qualifications

• Current TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope polygraph required.
• Experience leading teams or tasks and interacting with customers.
• Experience developing for Android or iOS mobile platforms.
• Experience with vulnerability assessment on mobile platforms.
• At least 3 years of C/C++ on Unix/Linux using Make/CMake.
• Familiarity with static decompilers (Hex-Rays) and disassemblers (Ghidra).
• Experience with large open-source projects (e.g. AOSP).

Responsibilities

• Solve real-time cyber challenges on site with end users.
• Develop native mobile applications for cyber tools and platforms.
• Incorporate reverse engineering results into development products.
• Collaborate with a team of developers and stakeholders to meet customer requirements.

Skills

C/C++ on Unix/Linux

Android/iOS development

Reverse engineering

Static decompilers & disassemblers

Make/CMake

Git / version control

Open-source projects

Team leadership / customer interaction

Cybersecurity

Education

Technical degree

Tools

Ghidra

Hex-Rays

AOSP

Bitbucket/Bamboo/JIRA

Job description

## Principal Cyber Mobile CNO EngineerApplylocations: VA543: 22270 Pacific Blvd, Dulles 22270 Pacific Boulevard Building CC5, Sterling, VA, 20166-6924 USAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR101886Nightwing 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. **Principal Cyber Engineer**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.**CODEX Overview**Nightwing’s CODEX (Cyber Offense and Defense Experts) division brings together an elite team of mission-focused industry experts who are well known for their ability to overcome the most advanced technical challenges. The team comprises engineers of multiple disciplines including vulnerability research, reverse engineering, CNO/CNE development, hardware emulation, system engineering, and data analytics. Our engineers do more than just work with cutting-edge technology—they ensure missions succeed for our customers. CODEX offices span the nation and offer its engineers the ability to advance their careers through mentorship, training, and an expansive technical portfolio that covers every side of cyber. If you want to be part of a collaborative team that supports challenging, meaningful work that is vital to our national security, apply today!**Principal Cyber Engineer**Cyber Offense and Defense Experts (CODEX) is seeking a cyber engineer to join our team to solve real-time cyber challenges, working on site with our end users in their spaces. Applicants will join a team of developers building high impact native applications for mobile devices, with continuous and meaningful feedback from users. Applicants are expected to integrate reverse engineering results into development products and expand their knowledge of the mobile platform to meet development objectives and customer requirements.The place of performance for this work is at a customer site in Chantilly, Virginia.**Technical Requirements*** Current TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope polygraph required* Experience with team or task leadership and customer interaction* Experience developing for Android or iOS mobile platform* Experience with vulnerability assessment on Android or another mobile platform* At least 3 years of experience with C/C++ on Unix/Linux platforms using Make/CMake build systems* Familiarity with static decompilers (e.g HexRays) & disassemblers (e.g. Ghidra)* Experience developing against or working with large open-source projects (e.g. AOSP)**Desired Experience*** Understanding of CNE techniques and methodologies on Android and Linux* Experience with the ARM64/ARM32 Architecture or other similar platform* Familiarity with Atlassian products (Bitbucket, Bamboo, JIRA, etc.)* Familiarity with version control software such as git* Reverse engineering ARM binaries* Developing proof-of-concept exploit software**Education Requirements**Requires a degree in a technical disciplineThis position is not relocation eligible, but a signing bonus may be an option for the sufficiently qualified candidate.This requisition is eligible for an employee referral award. ALL eligibility requirements must be met to receive the referral award. #CODEX*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.**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.***Salary & Benefits**The salary associated with this position ($99,000-$206,000) 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.Nightwing offers medical, vision and dental insurance coverage in addition to a 401k plan, PTO, Holidays, and additional insurances.