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Parsons Corporation•Fort Meade, MD

12d•$103,500 - $181,100•Onsite

About The Position

Parsons is hiring a Network-Savvy CNO Developer to support a critical customer mission through reverse engineering, vulnerability research, and prototype development. The role focuses on network devices and embedded systems, with opportunities to develop capabilities and solutions that support national security and help protect critical systems. The developer will work on-site at a contractor facility and be integrated into a small customer team that includes subject matter experts. The position offers collaboration and mentorship from experienced professionals while contributing to the customer's mission.

Requirements

Active Top Secret SCI security clearance with polygraph (TS/SCI w/ Polygraph).
At least 5 years of software engineering (C, Python), reverse engineering, or vulnerability research experience, or 3 years of experience with a master's degree.
Experience with reverse engineering.
Experience with vulnerability research.

Nice To Haves

Experience with vulnerability research such as exploit development, fuzzing, or security analysis of embedded systems.
Familiarity with common reverse engineering tools and environments, such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, and binary analysis platforms.
Experience in CNO or related cybersecurity operations.

Responsibilities

Conduct reverse engineering of embedded systems, binaries, and firmware.
Design, develop, and implement embedded software capabilities in C.
Apply vulnerability research and CNO skills to discover and implement novel solutions.
Work on-site at a contractor facility as part of a small, expert team integrated with the customer.
Collaborate with senior subject matter experts and use their mentorship to expand skills.
Contribute to efforts that enhance national security and protect critical systems.