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MANTECH

Expert CNO Software Engineer

17 days ago by MANTECH
  • Salary negotiable
  • Aurora, CO, US
  • Full-time
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ManTech is hiring an Expert CNO Software Engineer onsite in Aurora, CO to design and build advanced Computer Network Operations (CNO) capabilities supporting national security missions. You’ll lead and deliver low-level, performance-focused software across platforms (Windows/Unix/mobile/network devices) in a collaborative, mission-critical environment. Standout requirement/perk: must hold an active TS/SCI with Polygraph.

Key skills
PythonC/C++TCP/IPSocket-level programmingCNO capability developmentLow-level system internals (Windows/Unix/Mobile/network devices)Troubleshooting and debugging complex systemsAlgorithm development for performance/function standardsAssembly languageReverse engineering / software analysis
Salary not listed — comparable Aurora/Denver-area expert-level cleared CNO software engineering roles often pay roughly $180k–$250k+ depending on clearance, scope, and polygraph requirements.
You'll thrive here if you’re a deeply experienced, mission-driven CNO engineer who enjoys building low-level capabilities, leading technical teams, and working in classified environments with an active TS/SCI w/Poly.
Why apply
  • Build advanced CNO capabilities
  • Support national security missions
  • Collaborative, complex technical challenges

MANTECH seeks a highly technical and mission-focused Expert CNO Software Engineer to join our team in Aurora, CO.

In this role, you will develop 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
  • Manage the design, development, documentation, testing, and debugging of applications software and systems
  • Apply expert knowledge of security concepts and network technologies
  • Develop data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories
  • Develop or implement algorithms to meet or exceed system performance and functional standards

Minimum Qualifications:

  • BS Degree in a technical discipline and 20+ years of technical work experience or High School Diploma and 24+ years of technical work experience
  • Experience in Python or C/C++ programming
  • 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 with managing and leading the development of technical CNO solutions and development teams

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with programming in assembly languages
  • Experience in software analysis or reverse engineering
  • 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 50% of the time
Reference: 22541_62748·Original posting
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