Senior CNO Developer

MANTECH; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH seeks a Senior CNO Developer to join our team in Hanover, MD or Aurora, CO. You will lead the development of mission-critical CNO capabilities and drive technical excellence in CNO development for national security systems.

Responsibilities include designing and building CNO solutions, leading software development efforts, and ensuring quality and compliant delivery. This role requires advanced security clearance and demonstrated leadership in technical CNO projects.

Qualifications

• Requires a technical BS with 8+ years or MS with 6+ years or HS with 12+ years of technical work experience.
• Proficient in Python and C/C++ programming languages.
• Experience with troubleshooting and debugging across Windows, Unix, mobile, or network devices.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP networking protocols and socket-level programming.
• Proven ability to develop and lead CNO capabilities and solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new hardware- or software-based CNO capabilities.
• Manage design, development, testing, and debugging of software applications.
• Design end-to-end data flow and tasking for CNO tools.
• Apply expert network and security concepts to capability development.
• Communicate status updates to leadership and stakeholders.
• Ensure software quality and compliance with standards.

Skills

Python

C/C++

TCP/IP

Socket programming

CNO capabilities

Technical leadership

Education

BS in technical discipline

MS in technical discipline

HS diploma with 12+ years experience

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Crucible

Job description

MANTECH seeks an experience and mission focused Senior CNO Developer to join our team in Hanover, MD or Aurora, CO. In this role, you will contribute to the development of mission-critical cyber capabilities and lead efforts in advanced Computer Network Operations (CNO) and drive technical excellence in CNO development. You’ll be part of a dynamic team working on next-generation solutions that safeguard national security systems.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Designing and developing new hardware- or software-based Computer Network Operations (CNO) capabilities
• Managing the design, development, documentation, testing, and debugging of software applications and systems
• Design and develop end-to-end data flow and tasking for CNO tools developed
• Applying expert knowledge of network and security concepts to support capability development
• Communicating status updates and technical progress to leadership and stakeholders
• Ensuring software quality and compliance with development standards

Minimum Qualifications

• BS degree in a technical discipline and 8+ years of technical work experience, or MS Degree in a technical discipline and 6+ years of technical work experience, or High school diploma and 12+ years of technical work experience
• Experience in Python and C/C++ programming languages
• Experience with troubleshooting and debuggingExperience with low-level system internals across one or more platforms (e.g., Windows, Unix, Mobile, or network devices)
• Experience with networking protocols (TCP/IP) and socket-level programming
• Experience with developing CNO capabilities
• Experience leading technical CNO solutions

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in software analysis or reverse engineering
• Experience with assembly language programming
• Experience with unit testing frameworks and practices
• Experience using Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence, Crucible)

Clearance Requirements

• Must have a current/active TS/SCI w/Polygraph security clearance and be willing and able to obtain another polygraph prior to start, if required

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 50% of the time.