Senior CNO Developer
About The Position
MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Senior CNO Developer to join their team in Annapolis Junction, MD. This role involves developing custom cyberspace capabilities based on operational requirements and vulnerability research findings. The developer will write, test, and maintain code for operational tools, exploits, post-exploitation frameworks, and automation systems, implementing operational security (OPSEC) controls. Collaboration with vulnerability researchers, conducting testing, and refactoring legacy capabilities are key aspects of the position. Documentation and participation in operational readiness exercises are also required. MANTECH is a company focused on providing advanced solutions to government intelligence agencies in areas like Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, IT, Data Analytics, and Software Development.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree and 9+ years of experience OR High School Diploma/GED and 13+ years of experience OR Associate’s degree and 11+ years of experience OR Master’s Degree and 7+ years, OR a PhD with 5+ years of progressively responsible experience.
- 3+ years software development experience, preferably in offensive / defensive cyberspace operations
- Expert proficiency in compiled languages (C, C++, Rust, or Go)
- Strong proficiency in scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, or Bash)
- Demonstrated experience developing capabilities for Windows and Linux target environments
- Understanding of exploitation techniques and post-exploitation workflows
- Familiarity with operational security considerations in capability development
- An active TS/SCI with Polygraph is required.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
Nice To Haves
- Experience developing capabilities for MacOS, mobile (iOS, Android), or embedded platforms
- Knowledge of containerization and capability packaging (Docker)
- Understanding of encryption protocols and cryptographic implementations
- Experience with cross-platform development and build systems (CMake, Makefile)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent experience).
- Previous work supporting CNO / OC missions
Responsibilities
- Develop custom cyberspace capabilities based on operational requirements and vulnerability research findings
- Write, test, and maintain code for operational tools, exploits, post-exploitation frameworks, and automation systems, implementing operational security (OPSEC) controls in capability design including anti-analysis, evasion, and attribution management
- Collaborate with vulnerability researchers to weaponize discovered vulnerabilities into operational capabilities and integrate capabilities with existing operational infrastructure, data pipelines, and deployment systems
- Conduct unit testing, integration testing, and operational validation of developed capabilities and work with infrastructure developers to ensure capabilities deploy reliably across cloud and traditional environments
- Refactor and maintain legacy capabilities to address target environment changes and operational feedback
- Document capability functionality, usage, limitations, and OPSEC considerations for operators
- Participate in operational readiness exercises and capability demonstrations
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
- Other optional benefit elections
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
