CNO Developer

Core4ce • Fort Meade, MD

1d • $91,000 - $154,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Core4ce is seeking a skilled and mission-focused CNO Developer to join our team in Hanover, MD. In this role, you will support the development of mission-critical offensive cyber capabilities and contribute to advanced Computer Network Operations (CNO) initiatives. You will work alongside a highly technical team to build next-generation solutions that support national security missions. This position is designed to be flexible, with responsibilities evolving to meet business needs and enable individual growth.

Requirements

• Must possess a current and active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of technical work experience OR Master’s degree and 2+ years of technical work experience OR High school diploma and 8+ years of technical work experience
• Experience programming in Python or C/C++.
• Experience with troubleshooting and debugging.
• Must be willing and able to obtain an additional polygraph prior to start, if required.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 50% of the time

Nice To Haves

• Experience with networking protocols, including TCP/IP, and socket-level programming.
• Experience developing CNO capabilities.
• Experience with low-level system internals across one or more platforms, such as: Windows, Unix, Mobile, Network devices
• Experience in software analysis or reverse engineering.
• Experience using Atlassian tools, including: JIRA, Confluence, Crucible
• Understanding of assembly language programming concepts.
• Familiarity with unit testing frameworks and software testing best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new hardware- or software-based Computer Network Operations (CNO) capabilities.
• Perform design, development, documentation, testing, and debugging of software applications and systems.
• Apply knowledge of networking and security concepts to support capability development.
• Communicate technical progress, project status, and risks to leadership and stakeholders.
• Ensure software quality and adherence to development standards.

Benefits

• 401(k) with 100% company match on the first 6% deferred, with immediate vesting
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage—employee portion paid 100% by Core4ce
• Unlimited access to training and certifications, with no pre-set cap on eligible professional development
• Tuition assistance for job-related degrees and courses
• Paid parental leave, PTO that grows with tenure, and generous holiday schedules
• The Forge gives every employee the chance to propose bold innovations and help bring them to life with internal backing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level