Mid-Level CNO NetDev Developer

About the role

The successful candidate will perform advanced security operations, reverse engineering, and software development for network-based devices. You will work closely with analysts, operators, data scientists, and other engineers to provide mission support in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Derive, document, and analyze stakeholder requirements.
• Port, modify, or augment existing toolsets.
• Provide rapid prototypes for early validation and user feedback to demonstrate an understanding of mission requirements.
• Produce production-ready tools that operate within mission constraints.

Requirements

• Familiarity with Unix-based systems (e.g., BSD, Linux, UNIX).
• Experience with reverse engineering Linux-based network devices using Ghidra and/or IDA Pro.
• In-depth understanding of network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP) and analysis of network traffic (e.g., Wireshark).
• Able to produce and modify software systems in C/C++/Python/Assembly.
• Provide support for fielded software systems.
• Familiarity with Git, Subversion, and Atlassian Tools (Jira, Confluence).
• 6 years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, or 10 years without a degree.
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance required.

Nice to Have

• Experience with reverse engineering various RTOS or MS Windows™.
• Knowledge of RISC processors (MIPS, POWER, ARM).
• Familiarity with programming languages such as Java, JavaScript, Bash, PowerShell, Perl, C#, Rust, Go.
• Experience in developing offensive security operations-specific software in Linux/Windows/Embedded applications.
• Vulnerability research and exploit development experience.
• Knowledge of end-to-end signals intelligence collection and analysis systems.
• Experience with production offensive security operations capabilities and operations.

Location

Columbia, MD

Pay

$174,000 - $207,000