CNO Developer

Leidos•Columbia, MD

17h

About The Position

The evolving cyber landscape demands continuous research and development of emerging technologies to define the future state of Computer Network Operations (CNO) capabilities. The Leidos Office of Technology, supporting the Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA), is seeking a Cyber Researcher & Developer to join a multidisciplinary team focused on internal research and development initiatives in CNO. The selected candidate will apply expertise in areas such as vulnerability research, reverse engineering, software and hardware engineering, artificial intelligence/machine learning, and advanced networking to address complex cyber challenges. This role supports organizational growth by contributing to multiple projects, developing proof-of-concept solutions, and leading or supporting technical demonstrations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years experience in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Additional years experience may be used in lieu of a degree.
Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in low-level development and CNO
Familiarity with Agentic AI/ML tooling and processes for rapid software development.
Experience in at least three of the following: System-level programming or embedded systems development
Proficiency in C/C++ and assembly (x86, PowerPC, MIPS, or ARM)
Reverse engineering of hardware, firmware, and/or software
Use of reverse engineering tools (e.g., Ghidra, IDA Pro, Radare, Rizin, Binary Ninja)
Vulnerability research, including use of fuzzing tools
Network programming and protocol analysis
Scripting in Python, Ruby, or JavaScript for prototyping and demonstrations
U.S. citizenship required with the ability to obtain a security clearance

Nice To Haves

Active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance
Experience with Linux distributions, RTOS (e.g., VxWorks, Integrity, QNX), or POSIX-compliant systems (e.g., Solaris, BSD)
Experience with signal and protocol analyzers (commercial or open-source)
Familiarity with advanced networking and communications systems
Experience with network test equipment (e.g., Spirent, Ixia, Xena)
Knowledge of virtualization and emulation technologies

Responsibilities

Conduct reverse engineering and vulnerability research across hardware, firmware, and software systems
Research and develop novel CNO capabilities (hardware and/or software-based)
Apply security principles and networking knowledge to solve complex problems
Analyze systems to identify new features, vulnerabilities, and exploitation techniques
Develop prototypes and proof-of-concept demonstrations