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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