Expert CNO Developer

MANTECH seeks a highly experienced and innovative Expert CNO Developer to join our team in Aurora, CO 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

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:

High school diploma and 12+ years of technical work experience, or

BS degree and 8+ years of technical work experience, or

MS Degree and 6+ years of technical work experience

Experience in Python and C/C++ programming languages

Experience with troubleshooting and debugging

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

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in software analysis or reverse engineering

Understanding of assembly language programming

Familiarity with unit testing frameworks and practices

Experience using Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence, Crucible)

Experience leading technical CNO solutions

Clearance Requirements:

Must be a US citizen

Must be able to obtain TS/SCI security clearance and be willing and successfully complete polygraph

Physical Requirements:

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