Senior CNO Analyst & Programmer - Level 3

TAP Engineering LLC; Alabama; On-site; USD 175,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off: 15–25 days + 11 paidhol

401(k) with match and profit sharing

Medical coverage (employee)

Dental & Vision

Life insurance & disability

FSAs

Tuition reimbursement up to $36,000/yr

Wellness incentives

Bonuses & referral programs

Job summary

TAP Engineering is seeking a CNO Analyst / Programmer Level 3 in Hanover, MD, to lead development of advanced software tools for mission-focused environments. You will architect end-to-end data flows, provide technical direction, and drive cross-team efforts across Windows, UNIX/Linux, and embedded contexts.

The role demands deep low-level programming expertise, strong leadership, and the ability to deliver high-impact capabilities in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Network Engineering, or 16 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• 12+ years of software engineering experience; 10+ with a Master’s; 8+ with a Doctorate.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of custom software tools and capabilities.
• Architect and develop end-to-end data flows and tasking within complex software systems.
• Develop applications across Windows, UNIX/Linux, and embedded or mobile environments.
• Write and maintain code in languages such as Assembly, C, C++, Java, Perl, or Python.
• Provide technical leadership and direction across software development efforts.
• Lead and participate in design reviews, code reviews, and software readiness activities.
• Perform advanced debugging, testing, and validation of complex software systems.
• Develop and present technical documentation and briefings.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate and optimize system performance.
• Drive the development of new solutions that meet evolving technical and mission requirements.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

C/C++/Java/Python

Socket programming

IP/TCP protocols

Windows/Linux dev

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Information Systems / Network Engineering

Job description

TAP Engineering is seeking a CNO Analyst / Programmer Level 3 in Hanover, MD, to lead development of advanced software tools for mission-focused environments. You will architect end-to-end data flows, provide technical direction, and drive cross-team efforts across Windows, UNIX/Linux, and embedded contexts.

The role demands deep low-level programming expertise, strong leadership, and the ability to deliver high-impact capabilities in a fast-paced setting.