Senior CNO Developer
Markon
•$190,000 - $215,000
About The Position
Markon is seeking a highly technical Senior CNO Software Engineer to support advanced cyber operations and national security missions. This role focuses on designing and developing advanced CNO capabilities, leveraging deep expertise in low-level systems, networking, and software engineering. The engineer will work in a collaborative, mission-focused environment to solve complex technical challenges and deliver impactful cyber solutions.
Requirements
- Active TS/SCI W/ Polygraph through this Customer
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline and 14+ years of experience, or High School diploma and 18+ years of experience
- Strong experience with Python and/or C/C++ programming
- Experience developing CNO capabilities and leading technical efforts
- Experience troubleshooting and debugging complex systems
- Strong understanding of OS internals (Windows, Linux, mobile, or network devices)
- Experience with networking protocols (TCP/IP) and socket-level programming
- Experience with modern C++ (e.g., C++11/14, RAII)
- Demonstrated technical leadership experience
Nice To Haves
- Experience developing CNO capabilities or cyber tools.
- Experience with software analysis, vulnerability research, or reverse engineering.
- Understanding of assembly language concepts.
- Experience developing unit and integration tests.
- Familiarity with Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence, Crucible).
- Experience supporting CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices.
- Relevant industry certifications (e.g., PCEP, C++ certifications, security-related certifications).
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and deploy advanced hardware- and software-based CNO capabilities
- Manage the full software development lifecycle, including design, development, testing, debugging, and documentation
- Develop and implement algorithms to meet performance and mission requirements
- Program in low-level and high-level languages (C, C++, Python, and Assembly as needed)
- Analyze OS internals across Windows, Linux, mobile, and network devices
- Apply expert knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP) and socket-level programming
- Debug and troubleshoot complex systems and software applications
- Develop data queries for databases and data repositories supporting mission needs
- Lead technical efforts and provide guidance on CNO solution development
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver mission-critical capabilities
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) match
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- EAP
- Training and Tuition Assistance
- Paid Time Off
- Holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
