Senior CNO Developer

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Sterling, VA, USA
In-Office
150K-225K Annually
Senior level
Information Technology • Software • Cybersecurity • Defense
The Role
Develop and support mission-critical software, ranging from scripts to multithreaded client-server systems. Responsibilities include software design, implementation, testing, deployment, network protocol reverse engineering, and complex data and network analysis. The role requires strong CNO development, TCP/IP knowledge, multithreaded programming, and active TS/SCI clearance, with preferred expertise in operating systems, CPU architectures, reverse engineering, vulnerability research, and exploit development.
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What Impact You'll Have

Developers for this position will be active in all phases of software development: design, implementation, testing, deployment, and support. In this position, you will work within small teams to develop and deploy mission-critical systems, reverse-engineer network application protocols, and develop tools for complex data and network analysis.

What You'll be Owning

  • Applications developed will vary from stand-alone scripts to complex, multi-threaded client / server architectures.
  • Successful candidates will be strong engineers who can prioritize well, communicate clearly, and have a consistent track record of delivery.
  • The development team requires creative engineering balanced with high quality and customer focus. You will have the ability to work in an entrepreneur environment and be able to contribute to a high-energy team.

What You Must Have

  • Active TS/SCI with the ability to obtain a poly
  • A Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science or a related field.
  • Experience writing and debugging multi-threaded applications.
  • Strong understanding of the TCP/IP stack and network protocols, especially as concerns communication of applications on the Internet. 

What Would be Nice to Have

  • Familiarity with running/operating/debugging in a Linux environment. OS Internals(Windows/Linux/MacOS/Android/IOS). Kernel/User space boundaries and interactions.
  • Various CPU architectures, with focus on x86/64 and ARM. Linkers and loaders, differing compiler technologies.
  • Memory management concepts and application through CPU architectures.
  • Expert in C/C++ and Assembly.
  • Can tackle any other language to suit. Process privilege models.
  • OS design weaknesses.
  • Binary reverse engineering/IDA Pro/radare or similar framework experience.
  • Vulnerability research methods for various architectures and systems.
  • Familiarity with machine/statistical learning concepts a plus Embedded development experience a plus Experience exploiting newly deployed technologies a plus.

Pay Range: At GRVTY, we understand that compensation is influenced by many factors—such as geographic location, federal contract labor categories, wage rates, prior experience, skillsets, education, and certifications.
We’re proud to offer a work environment that empowers our team to achieve a strong work-life balance. GRVTY provides competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth.
Our benefits package is designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families, and includes coverage in areas such as healthcare, financial wellness, retirement planning, family assistance, continued education, and paid time off.

  • The pay range for this position is: $150,000 - $225,000


Pay Range: At GRVTY, we understand that compensation is influenced by many factors—such as geographic location, federal contract labor categories, wage rates, prior experience, skillsets, education, and certifications.
We’re proud to offer a work environment that empowers our team to achieve a strong work-life balance. GRVTY provides competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth.
Our benefits package is designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families, and includes coverage in areas such as healthcare, financial wellness, retirement planning, family assistance, continued education, and paid time off.


Virginia Pay Range
$150,000—$225,000 USD

Why Choose GRVTY

The toughest national security challenges demand vision and ingenuity, not just resources. We deliver mission and technical expertise to outpace our adversaries. We’re purpose-built to tackle the most entrenched, systemic national security issues around the world.

We partner with our customers to help them overcome challenges in every corner of technology and defense—including the ones still being explored. Our growing capabilities create complementary advantages, giving on-the-ground operations the edge they need to succeed. We muster everything we have to answer every challenge presented, every day of our lives.

At GRVTY, we believe that when our employees thrive, our company thrives. That’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance.

•    Robust health plan including medical, dental, and vision  

•    Health Savings Account with company contribution  

•    Annual Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays  

•    Paid Parental Leave   

•    401k with generous company match  

•    Training and Development Opportunities  

•    Award Programs  

•    Variety of Company Sponsored Events


EEO Statement

GRVTY, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 

Anyone requiring reasonable accommodations should email [email protected] or call 703-544-7930 with requested details.  A member of the HR team will respond to your request within 2 business days. 

Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov)  

Please review our current job openings and apply for the positions you believe may be a fit. If you are not an immediate fit, we will also keep your resume in our database for future opportunities.



Skills Required

  • Active TS/SCI security clearance
  • Ability to obtain a polygraph
  • Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science or a related field
  • Experience writing and debugging multithreaded applications
  • Strong understanding of the TCP/IP stack and Internet application network protocols
  • Experience operating and debugging in a Linux environment
  • Knowledge of operating system internals, including Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, and iOS
  • Knowledge of x86-64 and ARM CPU architectures, linkers, loaders, and compiler technologies
  • Understanding of memory management and process privilege models
  • Expertise in C, C++, and Assembly
  • Ability to work with additional programming languages as needed
  • Knowledge of operating system design weaknesses
  • Binary reverse-engineering experience using IDA Pro, radare, or similar frameworks
  • Vulnerability research experience across architectures and systems
  • Familiarity with machine learning and statistical learning concepts
  • Embedded development experience
  • Experience exploiting newly deployed technologies
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The Company
HQ: Arlington, VA
1,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2025

What We Do

GRVTY is a national security and defense technology company that delivers mission and technical expertise in cyber, space, and spectrum. They provide automated ISR&T platforms, software, and data solutions to defense, intelligence, and homeland security customers, working on the frontlines against cyber adversaries.

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