Senior CNO Developer

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

About The Position

MANTECH is seeking a mission-focused Senior CNO Developer to join its team in Hanover, Maryland, or Aurora, Colorado. The role contributes to mission-critical cyber capabilities and leads advanced Computer Network Operations (CNO) development, helping create next-generation solutions to safeguard national security systems. The position involves designing and developing hardware- or software-based CNO capabilities, overseeing software development activities, and applying expertise in networking and security. The role is onsite and requires a current, 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 at least 8 years of technical work experience; or a master’s degree in a technical discipline and at least 6 years of technical work experience; or a high school diploma and at least 12 years of technical work experience.
  • Experience with Python and C/C++ programming languages.
  • Experience 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, 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 such as JIRA, Confluence, and 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 developed 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 (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 benefits (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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