Senior CNO Developer (Onsite)

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Annapolis Junction, MD, USA
In-Office
99K-206K Annually
Senior level
Information Technology • Software
The Role
Design, develop, test, and maintain advanced CNO capabilities, mentor junior members, and ensure operational success of tools.
Summary Generated by Built In

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.

Position Overview:
The candidate will take a leading role in designing, developing, testing, and maintaining advanced CNO capabilities to fulfill high-priority mission requirements. They will contribute technical expertise, provide mentorship to junior team members, and ensure tools are ready for operational success.

Clearance:

TS/SCI + FSP + CI Poly within 5 years

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s Degree and six (6) years of experience OR minimum ten (10) years of experience in relevant field
  • Minimum eight (8) years of experience programming in Assembly, C, C++, Java, Perl, and/or Python
  • Minimum seven (7) years of experience developing in one (1) or more of the following: Windows applications using Visual Studio or .NET environments; UNIX applications using make files or comparable build environments
  • Minimum six (6) years of experience with programming CNO tools and techniques
  • Minimum five (5) years of experience managing and supervising teams in support of Government CNO capability development
  • Minimum five (5) years of experience programming CNO tools for the US Government
  • Minimum four (4) years of experience programming techniques to evade host and/or network-based IDS
  • Minimum four (4) years’ experience in network sockets programming and application-level protocols
Specialized Qualifications:
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C/C++, and/or Assembly, along with scripting languages (e.g., Bash, PowerShell)
  • Deep understanding of operating systems internals and kernel-level programming
  • Expertise in exploitation techniques, including buffer overflows, heap spraying, privilege escalation, and more
  • Knowledge of modern encryption protocols, defense evasion strategies, and network interception
  • Understanding of network protocols and sockets, common CNO techniques, exploitation mitigations such as DEP and ASLR, and modern software engineering concepts
  • Experience with reverse engineering frameworks (e.g., IDA Pro, Ghidra, OllyDbg) and disassemblers/debuggers
  • Experience with project management best practices such as Scrum and Kanban methodologies
  • Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) along with understanding of basic configuration management principles

The salary associated with this position $99,000-$206,000 is commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualifications, years of relevant experience, and demonstrated level of expertise. Compensation will be determined based on these factors to ensure alignment with skills, responsibilities, and market standards.

Nightwing offers medical, vision and dental insurance coverage in addition to a 401k plan, PTO, Holidays, and additional insurances.

At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we’ll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.

Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team.

Nightwing is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
 

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's Degree and six years of experience OR minimum ten years of experience
  • Eight years of programming experience in Assembly, C, C++, Java, Perl, and/or Python
  • Seven years of experience developing Windows or UNIX applications using build environments
  • Six years of experience programming CNO tools
  • Five years of experience managing teams in Government CNO capability development
  • Five years of programming experience with CNO tools for the US Government
  • Four years of experience programming techniques to evade host/network-based IDS
  • Four years of network sockets programming experience

Nightwing Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Nightwing and has not been reviewed or approved by Nightwing.

  • Fair & Transparent Compensation Pay is considered competitive for cleared cyber/software roles, with examples of offers notably above prior jobs and senior-level expectations around $180,000–$200,000. Some candidates also report attractive packages that include signing bonuses in certain cases.
  • Healthcare Strength Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans are offered, with a planned 2025 package citing better healthcare options than those previously under RTX. This indicates active enhancement of core health benefits.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Generous PTO and paid holidays are provided, alongside paid parental leave for major family moments. These policies aim to support rest and family needs.

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What We Do

We are the intelligence services company that continually redefines the edge of the possible to keep advancing our national security interests.

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