CNO Software Engineer Level 3

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 highly experienced engineers who lead from the front—driving architecture, guiding teams, and influencing how mission-critical capabilities are designed, built, and sustained.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI with polygraph
Twenty (20) 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 two (2) years of experience with cybersecurity tools or techniques, such as reverse engineering, vulnerability research, or MITRE ATT&CK

Nice To Haves

Experience leading large or complex technical efforts across teams or programs
Deep understanding of cybersecurity concepts, threat detection, and adversary techniques
Experience supporting Red Team, Blue Team, or Hunt operations
Experience analyzing binaries, memory, logs, or network traffic at scale
Background in scalable system architecture, automation, or cloud-based environments
Experience working in IC or DoD mission environments

Responsibilities

Architecting, developing, and enhancing complex and diverse software systems supporting mission requirements
Leading system and software design decisions, including architecture, trade-offs, scalability, and integration
Collaborating with Red, Blue, and Hunt teams to define and evolve advanced cyber capabilities
Providing technical leadership across development efforts, ensuring alignment with mission needs and best practices
Troubleshooting and resolving complex system-level issues across distributed environments
Driving DevOps and CI/CD strategy to improve development velocity, reliability, and deployment efficiency
Working with large-scale and complex data sources (logs, binaries, network traffic) to support advanced analysis and tool development
Supporting both rapid-response (QRC) efforts and long-term capability development initiatives
Evaluating and integrating emerging technologies to maintain mission advantage
Mentoring engineers across levels and contributing to team growth, standards, and technical direction