Expert CNO Developer

MANTECH•Hanover, MD
•$179,300 - $318,400•Onsite

About The Position

MANTECH is seeking a highly experienced and innovative Expert CNO Developer to join its team in Hanover, Maryland. The role leads the development of mission-critical cyber capabilities and efforts in advanced Computer Network Operations (CNO), driving technical excellence while helping create next-generation solutions to safeguard national security systems. The position is onsite and requires an active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance, with willingness and ability to obtain another polygraph before starting if required.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline and 12 or more years of technical work experience; or a master’s degree in a technical discipline and 10 or more years of technical work experience; or a high school diploma and 16 or more years of technical work experience.
  • Experience with Python and C/C++ programming languages.
  • Experience troubleshooting and debugging complex systems.
  • Experience with low-level system internals across one or more platforms, such as Windows, Unix, mobile, or network devices.
  • Experience with networking protocols (TCP/IP) and socket-level programming.
  • Experience developing CNO capabilities.
  • Must have a current and active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance and be willing and able to obtain another polygraph before start, if required.
  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 50% of the time.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience with Ansible.
  • Experience with ELK/SPLUNK.
  • Experience with NiFi.
  • Experience with VMWARE.
  • Experience with traffic generation tools.
  • Experience with networking device system commands.

Responsibilities

  • Design, write, and execute software test plans.
  • Write scripts using Python, Perl, VB Script, or Unix shell scripts.
  • Install and configure network security devices, such as firewalls and network Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS).
  • Lead engineering teams in evaluating CNO solutions.
  • Replicate real-world network and system scenarios in a lab environment.

Benefits

  • Health insurance (dependent upon position).
  • Life insurance (dependent upon position).
  • Paid time off (dependent upon position).
  • Holiday pay (dependent upon position).
  • Short-term and long-term disability (dependent upon position).
  • Retirement and savings (dependent upon position).
  • Learning and development opportunities (dependent upon position).
  • Wellness programs (dependent upon position).
  • Optional benefit elections (dependent upon position).
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