Summary
MANTECH seeks a skilled and mission-focused Associate CNO Developer to join our team in Hanover, MD or Aurora, CO.
In this role, you will contribute to the development of mission-critical offensive cyber capabilities and drive excellence in advanced Computer Network Operations (CNO). You'll be part of a dynamic team working on next-generation solutions that safeguard our national security systems.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Design and develop new hardware- or software-based CNO capabilities
Assists with the design, development, documentation, testing, and debugging of applications software and systems
Apply knowledge of security concepts and network technologies
Ensure software engineering standards are consistently met
Minimum Qualifications:
BS Degree in a technical discipline or High School Diploma and 4+ years of technical experience
Experience in Python or C/C++ programming
Experience with troubleshooting and debugging
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with networking (TCP/IP) and socket-level programming
Experience with low-level system internals across one or more platforms
Experience in software analysis or reverse engineering
Experience with developing CNO capabilities
Understanding of unit testing frameworks and practices
Understanding of assembly programming concepts
Familiarity with Atlassian tools such as JIRA, Confluence, and Crucible
Security Clearance Requirements:
Must have a current/active TS/SCI w/Polygraph security clearance and be willing and able to obtain another polygraph prior to start, if required.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to remain stationary for extended periods (50% of the time) and operate computer equipment and office machinery.
Job Description
MANTECH seeks a skilled and mission-focused Associate CNO Developer to join our team in Hanover, MD or Aurora, CO.
In this role, you will contribute to the development of mission-critical offensive cyber capabilities and drive excellence in advanced Computer Network Operations (CNO). You'll be part of a dynamic team working on next-generation solutions that safeguard our national security systems.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Design and develop new hardware- or software-based CNO capabilities
Assists with the design, development, documentation, testing, and debugging of applications software and systems
Apply knowledge of security concepts and network technologies
Ensure software engineering standards are consistently met
Minimum Qualifications:
BS Degree in a technical discipline or High School Diploma and 4+ years of technical experience
Experience in Python or C/C++ programming
Experience with troubleshooting and debugging
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with networking (TCP/IP) and socket-level programming
Experience with low-level system internals across one or more platforms
Experience in software analysis or reverse engineering
Experience with developing CNO capabilities
Understanding of unit testing frameworks and practices
Understanding of assembly programming concepts
Familiarity with Atlassian tools such as JIRA, Confluence, and Crucible
Security Clearance Requirements:
Must have a current/active TS/SCI w/Polygraph security clearance and be willing and able to obtain another polygraph prior to start, if required.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to remain stationary for extended periods (50% of the time) and operate computer equipment and office machinery.
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