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MANTECH

CNO Developer

annapolis junction, MD

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About this opportunity

MANTECH lists this CNO Developer opportunity in annapolis junction, Maryland. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented CNO Developer to join our team in Annapolis Junction, MD. 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Develop custom cyberspace capabilities based on operational requirements and vulnerability research findings

Write, test, and maintain code for operational tools, exploits, post-exploitation frameworks, and automation systems, implementing operational security (OPSEC) controls in capability design including anti-analysis, evasion, and attribution management

Collaborate with vulnerability researchers to weaponize discovered vulnerabilities into operational capabilities and integrate capabilities with existing operational infrastructure, data pipelines, and deployment systems

Conduct unit testing, integration testing, and operational validation of developed capabilities and work with infrastructure developers to ensure capabilities deploy reliably across cloud and traditional environments

Refactor and maintain legacy capabilities to address target environment changes and operational feedback

Document capability functionality, usage, limitations, and OPSEC considerations for operators

Participate in operational readiness exercises and capability demonstrations

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree and 4+yrs experience OR High School and 8+ yrs experience OR Associates and 6+ yrs OR experience OR Master's and 2+ yrs experience OR PhD and 0+ yrs of progressively responsible experience.

3+ years software development experience, preferably in offensive / defensive cyberspace operations

Proficiency in compiled languages (C, C++, Rust, or Go)

Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, Bash)

Familiarity with operational security considerations in capability development (evasion, anti-forensics, attribution)

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated experience developing capabilities for Windows and Linux target environments

Understanding of exploitation techniques and post-exploitation workflows

Experience developing capabilities for MacOS, mobile (iOS, Android), or embedded platforms

Knowledge of containerization and capability packaging (Docker)

Understanding of encryption protocols and cryptographic implementations

Experience with cross-platform development and build systems (CMake, Makefile)

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent experience).  Previous work supporting CNO / OC missions

Clearance Requirements:

An active TS/SCI with Polygraph is required.

Must be a U.S. citizen.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.

Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets and office machinery.

Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations.

Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

Worksite address

annapolis junction, MD, 20701, US

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