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Associate CNO Software Engineer

1 month ago by MANTECH
  • Salary negotiable
  • Aurora, CO, US
  • Full-time
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Associate CNO Software Engineer role supporting the development of advanced Computer Network Operations capabilities for national security missions. You’ll join MANTECH in Aurora, CO, working onsite in a collaborative team to design, build, test, and debug software and systems. Standout requirement: active TS/SCI with Polygraph (and willingness to obtain another poly if needed).

Key skills
PythonC/C++Troubleshooting and debuggingSoftware design and developmentDocumentation, testing and debugging of applicationsData queries (databases/data repositories)Security conceptsNetwork technologiesReverse engineering (preferred)Assembly programming concepts (preferred)
Salary not listed — comparable Aurora, CO cleared Associate/early-career CNO Software Engineer roles typically pay around $100k–$150k depending on clearance, skills, and experience.
You'll thrive here if you enjoy hands-on CNO-focused software engineering, solving complex mission problems, and you already hold an active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
Why apply
  • Develop advanced CNO capabilities
  • Support national security missions
  • Collaborative problem-solving environment

MANTECH seeks a skilled and mission-focused Associate CNO Software Engineer to join our team in Aurora, CO.

In this role, you will contribute to the development of advanced CNO capabilities that directly support national security. You’ll work in a collaborative environment focused on solving complex technical challenges in support of our customer’s most critical missions.

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

  • Develop simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories

  • 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 experience in software development or software engineering

  • Experience in Python or C/C++ programming

  • Experience with troubleshooting and debugging systems

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with analyzing user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements

  • Experience in software analysis or reverse engineering

  • Understanding of assembly programming concepts

  • Understanding of CNO development concepts

  • Familiarity with unit testing frameworks and practices

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:

  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time

Reference: 22541_62755·Original posting
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