CNO Software Engineer Level 2

Adaptic•Annapolis Junction, MD

66d

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 experienced engineers who are ready to lead development efforts, influence system design, and drive technical solutions that directly impact mission success.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI with polygraph
Fourteen (14) years of experience as a Software Engineer on programs/contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline
Four (4) years of additional SWE experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree
At least two (2) years of experience developing applications using modern programming languages (e.g., C, C++, C#, Java, Python)
At least two (2) years of experience developing on Windows or UNIX/Linux systems
At least two (2) years of experience with DevOps tools and technologies (e.g., Docker, Terraform, Ansible, Packer, Artifactory)
At least one (1) year of experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, Bamboo)
At least one (1) year of experience with cybersecurity tools or techniques, such as reverse engineering, vulnerability research, or MITRE ATT&CK

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting Red Team, Blue Team, or Hunt operations
Strong understanding of cybersecurity concepts, network fundamentals, and threat detection
Experience analyzing binaries, memory, logs, or network traffic
Experience leading technical efforts or mentoring junior engineers
Familiarity with scalable system design, automation, or cloud-based environments

Responsibilities

Developing, maintaining, and enhancing complex and diverse software systems based on mission requirements
Leading or contributing to system and software design, including architecture, trade-offs, and integration decisions
Collaborating with Red, Blue, and Hunt teams to design and evolve cyber capabilities
Troubleshooting complex software issues and guiding resolution of defects across systems
Supporting development of tools for vulnerability analysis, malware detection, and network defense
Driving implementation of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices to improve delivery and reliability
Working with large-scale data, including logs, binaries, and network traffic to support analysis and tool functionality
Supporting rapid-response efforts (QRC) as well as long-term capability development
Evaluating and integrating emerging technologies to improve mission effectiveness
Mentoring junior engineers and contributing to team development and best practices