CNO Software Developer

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About the role

The client organization seeks an experienced CNO Software Developer to design and develop advanced hardware- and software-based CNO capabilities supporting mission-critical defense, intelligence, and national security applications. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Python and C/C++ programming, low-level system internals, networking, socket-level programming, troubleshooting, and CNO capability development.

Location: Cary, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new hardware- or software-based CNO capabilities.
• Manage the design, development, documentation, testing, and debugging of application software and systems.
• Apply expert knowledge of cybersecurity concepts, software security, and network technologies.
• Develop software solutions that meet technical, security, performance, and operational requirements.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software and system issues.
• Document software designs, development activities, testing procedures, and technical results.
• Communicate project status, technical challenges, and progress with leadership and customers.
• Collaborate with software engineers, systems engineers, cybersecurity professionals, and other technical teams.
• Ensure software development activities comply with applicable standards, processes, and quality requirements.
• Support software testing, integration, validation, and deployment activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of software development processes and technical solutions.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Python and C/C++ programming.
• Bachelor's degree and minimum 7+ years of relevant experience OR minimum 10+ years of relevant experience if no degree.
• Proficiency in low-level internals in one or more technology areas (Windows, Unix, Mobile, Network devices).
• Proficiency with networking (TCP/IP) and socket-level programming.
• CNO capability development experience.
• Troubleshooting and debugging experience.
• U.S. Citizenship: Due to the nature of this position and the requirement to maintain a U.S. government security clearance, only U.S. citizens are eligible.
• Active, current TS/SCI with recent CI poly is required.

Pay

$90,000.00–$200,000.00/yr