Senior CNO Developer & Telecomm Security Lead

Two Six Technologies; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Two Six Technologies is seeking a Lead CNO Developer in our Arlington, VA office. You will lead a small team of developers and researchers, directing technical work across embedded and telecommunications systems while engaging with government stakeholders.

The role emphasizes translating research into scalable cyber capabilities, mentorship, and delivering mission-ready tools. A Top Secret/SCI clearance is required or obtainable. In-office collaboration is essential for this program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field or equivalent practical security research experience.
• 7+ years designing, developing, and prototyping low-level applications or cyber capabilities.
• Experience leading small technical teams or serving as a technical lead on complex cyber programs.
• Strong client-facing experience briefing technical concepts to government stakeholders.
• Experience with Python, C, C++, and related systems-level programming.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical direction, execution, and tasking of a small CNO development team.
• Serve as the technical point of contact for project leadership and government stakeholders.
• Design, architect, and develop custom tools targeting embedded and telecommunications systems.
• Oversee development of proofs-of-concept from discovered vulnerabilities and transition to robust codebases.
• Guide reverse engineering and vulnerability research on Linux-based and embedded systems.
• Analyze firmware, OS internals, wireless protocols, and software protections for exploitable flaws.

Skills

Python

C

C++

Reverse engineering

Vulnerability research

Team leadership

Government stakeholders

Networking

Ghidra

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Ghidra

Binary Ninja

WinDbg

GDB

Wireshark

Job description

Two Six Technologies is seeking a Lead CNO Developer in our Arlington, VA office. You will lead a small team of developers and researchers, directing technical work across embedded and telecommunications systems while engaging with government stakeholders.

The role emphasizes translating research into scalable cyber capabilities, mentorship, and delivering mission-ready tools. A Top Secret/SCI clearance is required or obtainable. In-office collaboration is essential for this program.