Expert CNO Developer

MANTECH seeks a highly experienced and innovative Expert CNO Developer to join our team in Hanover, MD. 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.