UNIX CNO Developer

Booz Allen Hamilton; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 87,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a UNIX CNO Developer to join our team supporting national security. You will develop Unix-based applications, work with applied AI/ML engineers, and help shape solutions for complex systems.

The role requires 6+ years in OO languages, 4+ years Unix, C/C++, Rust or Python, and a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph. This position emphasizes collaboration, rigorous validation, and delivering secure software in a fast-evolving environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience programming with object-oriented languages.
• 4+ years developing Unix applications.
• Experience with C or C++.
• Experience with Rust or Python.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and 1+ year of software development experience, or 6+ years of software development in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Develop Unix-based applications for CNO capabilities.
• Collaborate with applied AI developers, AI/ML engineers, and software engineers.
• Inform operational parameters for complex systems and leverage AI/ML to influence delivery.
• Help defend national security by delivering robust, secure software.

Skills

Object-oriented programming

Unix applications

C/C++

Rust

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Job description

UNIX CNO Developer The Opportunity: As a CNO developer you know that embedded and application developers, reverse engineers, and vulnerability analysts all play key roles in the CNO capability development life cycle. We’re looking for someone like you to flex your problem-solving prowess in a rapidly evolving systems ecosystem and development environment. As a CNO developer on our team, you will work with applied AI developers, AI/ML engineers, and software engineers in the development of systems to enable operations. With your experience in developing applications for Unix systems, you’ll provide critical insight which will shape solutions. You’ll inform operational parameters for complex systems and leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning to influence the delivery of your work. Using your network operations expertise, you’ll determine what the art of the possible is and what can be done and then you’ll bring it to life for your clients. Help us combat the most advanced adversaries and defend national security. Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 6+ years of experience programming with object-oriented programming languages
• 4+ years of experience developing Unix applications
• Experience developing complex programs using C or C++.
• Experience programming languages such as Rust or Python.
• Experience implementing software life cycle management requirements, including design, develop, test, validate, or deploy TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and 1+ year of experience with software development or 6+ years of experience with software development in lieu of a degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience using Artificial Intelligence to assist with development
• Experience with technical processes to validate and verify Unix-focused embedded software

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

Compensation:

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page. Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,900.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

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Work Model

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