CNO Developer Level 1

Markon

1d • $120,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Markon is seeking a CNO Developer Level 1 to support vulnerability research, reverse engineering, and development of capabilities targeting complex software and embedded systems. This role focuses on low-level system analysis, exploit development, and understanding of operating systems and network protocols. The developer will work as part of a team to analyze, identify, and operationalize vulnerabilities in support of mission objectives.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI W/ Polygraph
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field with 5+ years of experience.
• Experience with Assembly, C, C++, and/or Python
• Understanding of operating system internals (Windows, Linux, iOS, Android)
• Experience with or exposure to vulnerability research and reverse engineering concepts
• Experience reading or writing assembly across architectures (x86, x64, ARM, etc.)
• Familiarity with reverse engineering tools (e.g., IDA Pro, Ghidra, Binary Ninja, objdump)
• Familiarity with debugging tools (e.g., gdb, WinDbg, OllyDbg)
• Exposure to embedded systems or hardware interfaces (e.g., JTAG/BDI)
• Understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP and related technologies)
• Knowledge of exploit mitigations such as DEP and ASLR
• Exposure to modern C++ concepts (e.g., C++11/14, RAII)
• Ability to work in a team environment and contribute to technical problem solving

Responsibilities

• Conduct vulnerability research on software systems, operating systems, and embedded platforms
• Perform reverse engineering using industry-standard tools to analyze binaries and identify vulnerabilities
• Assist in developing, testing, and refining exploits and related capabilities
• Analyze system behavior at the OS and application level across Windows, Linux, iOS, and Android
• Work with low-level programming and assembly across multiple architectures (x86, x64, ARM, etc.)
• Support analysis and development involving embedded systems and hardware interfaces (e.g., JTAG/BDI)
• Evaluate common exploit mitigations such as DEP and ASLR
• Analyze and work with network protocols, including TCP/IP and other communication protocols
• Use debugging tools to troubleshoot and understand application and system behavior
• Contribute to the development of tools for vulnerability discovery and analysis
• Collaborate with team members to support mission objectives and technical solutions

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• EAP
• Training and Tuition Assistance
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees