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MANTECH

Associate CNO Developer

1 month ago by MANTECH
  • Salary negotiable
  • Hanover, MD, US
  • Full-time
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Associate CNO Developer role at MANTECH in Hanover, MD, building mission-critical offensive cyber (CNO) capabilities to support national security systems. You’ll design and develop new hardware/software CNO solutions and contribute across the SDLC, including testing, debugging, and documentation. Standout requirement: must hold an active TS/SCI with Polygraph (and potentially obtain another prior to start).

Key skills
PythonC/C++Troubleshooting and debuggingComputer Network Operations (CNO) capability developmentTCP/IP networkingSocket-level programmingLow-level system internalsReverse engineering / software analysisUnit testing frameworks and practicesAtlassian JIRA/Confluence/Crucible
Salary not listed — comparable cleared Associate CNO Developer roles in Hanover, MD typically pay around $110k–$170k base, depending on experience and polygraph status.
You'll thrive here if you enjoy low-level offensive cyber development, can debug complex software confidently, and are cleared (TS/SCI w/Poly) to work mission-focused national security programs onsite.
Why apply
  • Build mission-critical CNO capabilities
  • Work on next-generation solutions
  • Support national security systems

MANTECH seeks a skilled and mission-focused Associate CNO Developer to join our team in Hanover, MD.

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.

Reference: 22541_62374·Original posting
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