Expert CNO Developer role leading the design and delivery of mission-critical Computer Network Operations capabilities for MANTECH, supporting national security systems. You’ll own end-to-end CNO tool development (design, build, test, debug) and provide technical leadership on advanced cyber solutions. Standout requirement/perk: active TS/SCI with Polygraph for highly cleared work.
- Mission-critical national security work
- Lead advanced CNO capability development
- Work onsite with a dynamic team
MANTECH seeks a highly experienced and innovative Expert CNO Developer to join our team in Aurora, CO.
In this role, you will lead the development of mission-critical cyber capabilities and lead efforts in advanced Computer Network Operations (CNO) and drive technical excellence in CNO development. You’ll be part of a dynamic team working on next-generation solutions that safeguard national security systems.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Designing and developing new hardware- or software-based Computer Network Operations (CNO) capabilities
- Managing the design, development, documentation, testing, and debugging of software applications and systems
- Design and develop end-to-end data flow and tasking for CNO tools developed
- Applying expert knowledge of network and security concepts to support capability development
- Communicating status updates and technical progress to leadership and stakeholders
- Ensuring software quality and compliance with development standards
Minimum Qualifications:
- BS degree in a relevant technical discipline and 12+ years of technical work experience, or MS Degree in a relevant technical discipline and 10+ years of technical work experience, or PhD in a relevant technical discipline and 8+ years of technical work experience, or High school diploma and 16+ years of technical work experience
- Experience in Python and C/C++ programming languages
- Experience with troubleshooting and debugging complex systems
- Experience with low-level system internals across one or more platforms (e.g., Windows, Unix, Mobile, or network devices)
- Experience with networking protocols (TCP/IP) and socket-level programming
- Experience with developing CNO capabilities
- Experience managing and leading the development of technical CNO solutions
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in software analysis or reverse engineering
- Experience with assembly language programming concepts
- Experience with unit testing frameworks and practices
- Experience using Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence, Crucible)
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 at least 50% of the time.