Senior CNO Developer

Job Description

ManTech invites experienced and mission-focused professionals to explore a significant opportunity within our team. We are seeking a dedicated individual to contribute to advanced cybersecurity initiatives in a critical role based in Hanover, MD.

Senior CNO Developer

As a Senior CNO Developer at ManTech, you will be instrumental in developing cutting-edge capabilities that support national security objectives. This pivotal role is based in Hanover, MD, and offers the chance to leverage deep expertise in low-level programming, operating systems, and network protocols to design, develop, and implement sophisticated solutions in the realm of Computer Network Operations (CNO).

The anticipated start date for this position is April 2, 2026.

Please note: The provided source text for this job offer was extremely brief. The following sections outline the typical scope and requirements for a Senior CNO Developer role, based on industry standards and the job title. A complete job description would include specific details for each of these areas.

About the Role

This position offers the chance to work on challenging projects, contributing to the full lifecycle of CNO tool development. You will engage with complex technical problems, applying your skills in areas such as:

• Low-level systems programming and development in C/C++ and assembly languages.
• In-depth reverse engineering of software, hardware, and network protocols.
• Vulnerability research and analysis across diverse platforms.
• Exploit development for various operating systems and architectures.
• Deep understanding and manipulation of operating system internals (Windows, Linux, macOS).
• Advanced network protocol analysis and custom network tool development.
• Proficient use of debugging and disassembler tools (e.g., IDA Pro, Ghidra, WinDbg, GDB).
• Designing and implementing custom Computer Network Operations (CNO) tools and capabilities.
• Collaborating with highly skilled teams to solve complex technical challenges.
• Maintaining awareness of emerging cybersecurity threats, technologies, and defensive measures.

Key Responsibilities (Expected)

In this role, a Senior CNO Developer at ManTech would typically be responsible for:

• Designing, developing, and testing advanced CNO tools and techniques to meet specific mission requirements.
• Performing comprehensive reverse engineering of software, hardware, and protocols to identify vulnerabilities and develop new capabilities.
• Conducting thorough vulnerability research and analysis on various platforms and applications.
• Developing and integrating sophisticated exploits and payloads for diverse environments.
• Working extensively with operating system internals and kernel-level programming.
• Collaborating effectively with a team of highly skilled engineers and researchers to achieve critical national security objectives.
• Documenting technical specifications, designs, and test plans meticulously.
• Staying current with the latest cybersecurity threats, trends, and technologies to inform development efforts.
• Providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Required Qualifications (Expected)

Given the nature of this advanced role, candidates would typically possess a strong foundation in the following areas:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 8+ years of progressive experience in CNO development, reverse engineering, vulnerability research, or exploit development.
• Expert proficiency in C/C++ programming for low-level systems development.
• Demonstrated experience with assembly language (x86/x64, ARM).
• Deep understanding of operating system internals (Windows, Linux, macOS).
• Extensive experience with debugging and disassembler tools (e.g., IDA Pro, Ghidra, WinDbg, GDB).
• Strong knowledge of network protocols and network programming.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python for automation and analysis.
• Ability to work independently on complex tasks and as part of a collaborative team.
• Excellent problem-solving

Our team is seeking an experienced and mission-focused Senior CNO Developer to join us in Hanover, MD. This role is integral to our operations.

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