Senior CNO Developer

MANTECH•Aurora, CO
•$141,500 - $236,000•Onsite

About The Position

MANTECH is seeking an experienced, mission-focused Senior CNO Developer in Hanover, Maryland, or Aurora, Colorado. The role contributes to mission-critical cyber capabilities and leads advanced Computer Network Operations (CNO) development to support national security systems. The developer designs and develops hardware- or software-based CNO capabilities and end-to-end data flows and tasking for CNO tools, while applying network and security expertise. The role also manages software design, development, documentation, testing, and debugging; communicates technical progress to leadership and stakeholders; and ensures software quality and compliance with development standards.

Requirements

  • A bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline and 8 or more years of technical work experience; or a master’s degree in a technical discipline and 6 or more years of technical work experience; or a high school diploma and 12 or more years of technical work experience.
  • Experience with Python and C/C++ programming languages.
  • Experience with troubleshooting and debugging.
  • 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.
  • Experience leading technical CNO solutions.
  • Must have a current and active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance and be willing and able to obtain another polygraph before starting, if required.
  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 50% of the time.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience in software analysis or reverse engineering.
  • Experience with assembly language programming.
  • Experience with unit testing frameworks and practices.
  • Experience using Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence, Crucible).

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop new hardware- or software-based Computer Network Operations (CNO) capabilities.
  • Manage the design, development, documentation, testing, and debugging of software applications and systems.
  • Design and develop end-to-end data flow and tasking for CNO tools.
  • Apply expert knowledge of network and security concepts to support capability development.
  • Communicate status updates and technical progress to leadership and stakeholders.
  • Ensure software quality and compliance with development standards.

Benefits

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