CNO Developer/Engineer - 1568

Shuvel Digital•Joint Base Andrews, MD

48d•Onsite

About The Position

GITI is looking for a senior-level CNO Developer/ Engineer Capable of developing cyber capabilities and exploitation tools at the speed of need. The candidate will be responsible for researching, developing, architecting, and testing cyber capabilities/ tools, and techniques within existing or new environments. Successful candidates for this role must have critical thinking skills, and problem-solving skills, be creative, curious, resourceful, and have a passion for conveying a wide range of information through research leading to deeper insights. The candidate may work independently or participate in project-wide reviews of requirements, system architecture, and detailed design documents. A CNO Developer/ Engineer must be able to collaborate well with a strong lean-forward attitude to shift knowledge left, deliver well, and produce quality results. Support research and development, as well as test and evaluation, for software applications, translating operational requirements into technical solutions that provide novel cyberspace capabilities or modernize existing cyberspace capabilities. Demonstrable proficiency in creating, debugging, patching, and maintaining software and/or applications in a variety of computer languages, (e.g., Python, C++, Rust, and Java, etc.). Assist in the improvement/streamlining of development environments to implement software development best practices within legacy and emerging platforms. Effectively use computer-assisted software engineering (CASE) tools, automated testing tools, and infrastructure as code (IaaC) capabilities. Assist in integrating new/ improved cyberspace capabilities into operations platforms to support intelligence and cyber operations. Demonstrate strong communication skills to assist the team in delivering high-quality products on time while continually identifying and mitigating risk factors. Be a proactive team player willing to improve others while continuously learning and identifying ways to strengthen the team. Demonstrate ability to make decisions, estimates, and recommendations under conditions of urgency based on good judgment, experience, and professional standing. Stay updated on the latest advancements in software development, research, and technologies and identify opportunities for innovation and improvement. Demonstrate ability to research and apply new tools, techniques, and solution approaches. Continually learn and improve your skills through sharing with others and taking advantage of available training sources.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science (or related field) with seven (7) years of experience working in software development OR ten (10) years of experience in a relevant field.
Minimum five (5) years of experience in programming CNO tools.
Strong proficiency in two or more programming languages, (e.g., C, C++, Rust, Go, Java, etc.).
Strong proficiency in common scripting languages, (e.g., Python, Perl, Ruby, Bash, etc.).
Proficiency in programming techniques to evade host and network intrusion detection.
Proficiency in network socket programming and network protocol analysis/implementation.
Experience developing within multiple, isolated environments and deployment into test environments.
Experience with application development for Windows or Linux.
Experience with x86/x64 or ARM Assembly programming.
Experience with version control systems such as Git.
Experience with project management approaches such as Scrum and Kanban.
Knowledge of kernel development on Windows or Linux.
Familiarity with disassemblers/decompilers, (e.g., IDA Pro, Ghidra, Radare, or Binary Ninja, etc.).
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a keen attention to detail.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability independently or to work effectively in a team environment.
Clearance Level : TS/SCI
US Citizenship : Required

Nice To Haves

Master's or Ph.D. in computer science, electrical engineering, mathematics, or related field.
Ten (10) years of experience working in software development.
Seven (7) years of experience programming CNO tools.
Experience with x86/64, ARM, and MIPS instruction sets and architectures.
Experience with kernel development on Windows or Linux.
Experience in unit/integration testing processes.
Experience in mobile/embedded development.
Understanding of exploit development techniques, (e.g., buffer overflow, heap abuse, arbitrary code execution, position-independent shellcode, obfuscation techniques, etc.).
Proficiency in three or more of the programming/scripting languages listed under required skills.
Certifications (e.g., GIAC Exploit Researcher and Advanced Penetration Tester (GXPN), GIAC Python Coder (GPYC), GIAC Certified Unix Security Administrator (GCWN), Offensive Security Exploit Developer

Responsibilities

Researching, developing, architecting, and testing cyber capabilities/ tools, and techniques within existing or new environments.
Support research and development, as well as test and evaluation, for software applications, translating operational requirements into technical solutions that provide novel cyberspace capabilities or modernize existing cyberspace capabilities.
Assist in the improvement/streamlining of development environments to implement software development best practices within legacy and emerging platforms.
Effectively use computer-assisted software engineering (CASE) tools, automated testing tools, and infrastructure as code (IaaC) capabilities.
Assist in integrating new/ improved cyberspace capabilities into operations platforms to support intelligence and cyber operations.
Demonstrate strong communication skills to assist the team in delivering high-quality products on time while continually identifying and mitigating risk factors.
Be a proactive team player willing to improve others while continuously learning and identifying ways to strengthen the team.
Demonstrate ability to make decisions, estimates, and recommendations under conditions of urgency based on good judgment, experience, and professional standing.
Stay updated on the latest advancements in software development, research, and technologies and identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.
Demonstrate ability to research and apply new tools, techniques, and solution approaches.
Continually learn and improve your skills through sharing with others and taking advantage of available training sources.