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MANTECH

Expert CNO Software Engineer

23 days ago by MANTECH
  • Salary negotiable
  • Hanover, MD, US
  • Full-time
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MANTECH is hiring an Expert CNO Software Engineer in Hanover, MD to design and develop advanced cyber network operations (CNO) capabilities supporting national security missions. You'll lead and deliver low-level, performance-focused tooling across platforms in a collaborative, mission-driven environment. Standout requirement/perk: must hold an active TS/SCI with Polygraph.

Key skills
CNO capability developmentPythonC/C++TCP/IP networkingSocket-level programmingLow-level system internals (Windows/Unix/Mobile/network devices)Troubleshooting and debugging complex systemsAssembly language programmingReverse engineering / software analysisAtlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence, Crucible)
Salary not listed — comparable Expert/Principal CNO Software Engineer roles in Hanover, MD with TS/SCI w/Poly typically pay around $180k–$250k+ depending on contract and scope.
You'll thrive here if you’re a deeply experienced CNO engineer who enjoys low-level systems work, leading technical teams, and delivering mission-critical capabilities in a cleared environment.
Why apply
  • Build advanced CNO capabilities
  • Support national security missions
  • Work in collaborative environment

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

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_62292·Original posting
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