Sr. CNO Software Engineer

Chameleon Consulting Group LLC; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Chameleon Consulting Group LLC is hiring a software engineer to join our CNO team in Herndon, Virginia. The role requires a minimum of 5 years of software development experience in cyber operations, strong programming skills in C/C++, Python, or similar languages, and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. The candidate must maintain a TS/SCI security clearance and will work collaboratively to deliver impactful solutions on complex projects. We value excellence and mission success.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience writing software in a cyber operations domain.
• Proficient in one or more programming languages: C/C++, Python, GO, or RUST.
• Strong understanding of network programming fundamentals and API’s in C.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect back-end systems.
• Develop robust and high-quality tools and solutions.
• Refine requirements to meet mission needs.

Skills

C/C++

Python

GO

RUST

Network programming fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

CMake/Make

Embedded build systems

Job description

Company Overview

CCG is a technology company focused on equipping customers with the capabilities and support to conduct intelligent and successful cyber operations. We do this by finding the most talented engineers and operators in the country, giving them some of the most challenging problems facing the US government, and helping them unleash their creativity and problem‑solving skills. Excellence is our standard and mission success is our metric.

Role

As a member of the CNO team you will combine C development with Cyber Operations tradecraft to build capability across a variety of systems. You will join a high performing team that prides itself on finding effective solutions to difficult problems, and working with customers that are engaged and highly motivated to share requirements, feedback and tactical understanding of the mission sets. You will have the ability to have a true impact, not just on the technical direction and execution of particular projects but on customer mission success.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the design and architecture of back‑end systems
• Develop robust and high‑quality tools and solutions, putting the user’s requirements first and always driving towards a working product on‑time
• Work closely with customer groups to refine requirements to meet mission needs
• Integrate and build testing into product family, ensuring complete code coverage
• Facilitate delivery and deployment of operational capabilities
• Take ownership of challenging projects and develop elegant solutions

Required Qualifications

• Must possess and be able to maintain a TS/SCI security clearance
• 5+ years of experience writing software in a cyber operations domain
• Bachelors degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Degree requirement can be met with four years of hands on experience in a software engineer or similar full time position
• Proficient in one or more of the following programming languages: C/C++, Python, GO, or RUST
• Strong understanding of network programming fundamentals and API’s in C
• Strong understanding of CMake/Make and embedded build systems
• Ability to collaborate as a team but execute independently
• Comfortable in a high‑trust, adaptable, team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 - 2 years of industry experience in a CNO engineer or similar role
• Understanding in kernel reverse engineering and/or kernel development
• Experience communicating with customers and end‑users

We are an equal opportunity 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.