CNO Software Engineer Level 0

Adaptic • Annapolis Junction, MD

67d

About The Position

Build the Tools Behind the Mission: Join us as a CNO Software Engineer! Don’t just write code—build the capabilities that power Computer Network Operations. Supporting the DoD and Intelligence Community, you’ll work alongside Red, Blue, and Hunt teams to develop, enhance, and sustain tools used to detect, analyze, and defend against evolving threats. This role is ideal for early-career engineers looking to apply their technical foundation in a mission-driven environment—gaining hands-on experience while contributing to real-world cyber operations from day one.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline
• Four (4) years of additional software engineering experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree
• Experience developing in C/C++, Python, and/or Java
• Familiarity with Git and CI/CD workflows
• Understanding of software development principles, debugging, and testing
• Ability to work independently and within a collaborative team environment

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to reverse engineering, malware analysis, or vulnerability research
• Ability to analyze binaries, logs, memory, or network traffic
• Experience or familiarity with Red Team, Blue Team, or Hunt operations
• Understanding of cybersecurity tools, techniques, or network fundamentals
• Interest in automation, modern tooling, or AI-assisted development workflows

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance software systems based on documented requirements
• Collaborate with Red, Blue, and Hunt teams to support cyber tool development and mission needs
• Assist in troubleshooting software issues, debugging code, and resolving defects
• Support development of tools used for vulnerability analysis, malware detection, and network defense
• Participate in testing and validation to ensure software meets design and mission requirements
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and modern development workflows
• Work with data such as logs, binaries, and network traffic to support analysis and tool functionality
• Provide input to system and software design, including component-level development and integration
• Support rapid-response efforts to address emerging cyber threats

What This Job Offers

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