Senior Windows CNO Developer & Analyst (TS/SCI with Polygraph)

GetHired, Inc.; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Yellow Duck Technologies seeks a cleared Senior Windows CNO Developer to support advanced software analysis, reverse engineering, and cyber development efforts. The role emphasizes hands-on research and cross-team collaboration.

You will analyze complex software, develop and test capabilities, and document findings. A TS/SCI with polygraph is required, along with deep Windows internals and reverse engineering expertise.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• 12+ years of software security research, reverse engineering, and CNO development.
• Proficiency in C++ and Python.
• Experience reading and writing assembly (x86/x64, ARM, PPC, MIPS, SPARC, or others).
• Hands-on debugging with WinDbg.
• Strong knowledge of reverse engineering tools.
• Deep understanding of Windows internals, OS security, network protocols and sockets.
• Familiarity with common CNO techniques and exploitation mitigations.
• Experience with Scrum/Kanban methodologies.
• Proficiency with version control systems.
• Understanding of basic configuration management principles.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex software, systems, and technical environments.
• Conduct reverse engineering and vulnerability research.
• Develop, test, and maintain software solutions and capabilities.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and support development and integration efforts.
• Collaborate with technical teams to research, develop, and improve mission-focused solutions.
• Document technical findings, processes, and developed solutions.

Skills

C++

Python

Assembly (x86/x64, ARM, etc.)

Scrum/Kanban

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

WinDbg

Reverse engineering tools

Version control systems

Job description

Yellow Duck Technologies is seeking a cleared Senior Windows CNO Developer to support advanced software analysis, reverse engineering, and cyber development efforts.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze complex software, systems, and technical environments.
• Conduct reverse engineering and vulnerability research.
• Develop, test, and maintain software solutions and capabilities.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and support development and integration efforts.
• Collaborate with technical teams to research, develop, and improve mission-focused solutions.
• Document technical findings, processes, and developed solutions.

Requirements:

• Must have an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline. An additional 4 years of experience may substitute for a Bachelor’s degree.
• 12+ years of experience in software security research, reverse engineering, and CNO development.
• Proficiency in C++ and Python.
• Experience reading and writing assembly (x86/x64, ARM, PPC, MIPS, SPARC, or others).
• Hands-on experience with debugging tools (WinDbg).
• Strong knowledge of reverse engineering tools.
• Deep understanding of Windows internals, OS security, network protocols, and sockets.
• Familiarity with common CNO techniques and exploitation mitigations.
• Experience with Scrum/Kanban methodologies.
• Proficiency with version control systems.
• Understanding of basic configuration management principles.

Yellow Duck Technologies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or class.