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Job Description:
Parsons is seeking a CNO Software Developer to join our team in support of specialized military cyber operations. You’ll be a critical member of a small team, responsible for bringing your high-level offensive cyber expertise and rapid prototyping capability to bear on a critical national security mission. Join our team of best-in-industry cyber warriors who provide superior service in support of national defense objectives. A TS/SCI w/ Polygraph is required for consideration.
What You'll Be Doing:
Rapidly prototyping advanced offensive cyber capabilities with other senior engineers to meet complex and evolving mission needs.
Embedding with the mission team on-site, working daily with subject matter experts in C, Windows internals, and related low-level disciplines.
Collaborating with the vulnerability research team to gather relevant information on proof-of-concept exploits and engaging with the customer to ensure products meet operational needs.
Contributing to a culture of technical excellence by sharing knowledge, mentoring teammates, conducting design/code reviews, and continually sharpening your own skills in programming, Windows internals, Linux internals, and low-level engineering.
Applying offensive cyber domain expertise, including red/purple team operations, to develop and deliver mission-critical solutions.
What Required Qualifications You'll Bring:
Active TS/SCI w/Poly
USCC JQR qualified (Joint Qualification Record) personnel with proven experience in offensive cyber operations or equivalent contract/civilian work
Bachelor's degree in related field (Computer Science, Cybersecurity, etc.) and 5+ years of experience in exploit/CNO tool development, with preference for offensive domain/red/purple team operators; Master's degree in related field and 3+ years of exploit/CNO tool development experience; 4+ additional years of directly related exploit/CNO tool development experience may be considered in lieu of degree
Proficiency with programming languages such as .NET, Python, C/C++, and/or ASM
Ability to analyze proof-of-concept exploit/CVE vulnerability and engineer it to be stable and testable
Technical Operating System Knowledge with Linux or Windows
Ability to generate accurate documentation for developers and testers
What Desired Qualifications You'll Bring:
Minimum 6–8 years of experience in exploit/CNO tool development
Experience with rapid prototyping and automation tooling for advancing rapid outcomes
Networking protocol/testing expertise
Certified/trained in one or more of the following: Corelan Bootcamp/Advanced, ManTech ACTP Windows/Linux/VR&E, OSCP, OSED, OSWE, BCI Training, USCC CCD Developer (Senior)
Experience with Ghidra, GDB, WinDebug, or Fuzzing
Prior experience in offensive cyber operations, red/purple team activities, or equivalent work from a contract/civilian position
Location: Fort Meade/Columbia MD (On-Customer Site/Embedded)
NOTE: This position requires USCC JQR qualified personnel with proven offensive domain experience. Preference will be given to candidates with red/purple team backgrounds and rapid prototyping skills over traditional software development experience. Defensive-only or network operations center experience will not be considered sufficient for this role.
Security Clearance Requirement:
An active Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph security clearance is required for this position.This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.Salary Range: $103,500.00 - $181,100.00We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
Skills Required
- Active Top Secret SCI with Polygraph
- USCC JQR qualified with proven offensive cyber operations experience or equivalent contract/civilian work
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related and 5+ years of exploit/CNO tool development (Master's +3+ years or 4+ additional years of related experience may be considered in lieu of degree)
- Proficiency with .NET, Python, C, C++, and/or Assembly (ASM)
- Ability to analyze proof-of-concept exploit/CVE vulnerabilities and engineer stable, testable implementations
- Technical operating system knowledge of Windows or Linux internals
- Ability to generate accurate documentation for developers and testers
- Embedding with mission teams and rapid prototyping offensive cyber capabilities (preference over traditional software development)
- Minimum 6-8 years of experience in exploit/CNO tool development (preferred)
- Experience with rapid prototyping and automation tooling (preferred)
- Networking protocol/testing expertise (preferred)
- Certifications/training such as Corelan Bootcamp/Advanced, ManTech ACTP, OSCP, OSED, OSWE, BCI Training, USCC CCD Developer (preferred)
- Experience with Ghidra, GDB, WinDbg, or fuzzing (preferred)
- Prior offensive cyber operations, red/purple team experience (preferred)
Parsons Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are framed as a major value driver, with an ESOP alongside a 401(k) match and additional stock-purchase options contributing meaningfully to total rewards. This structure is positioned as especially attractive for employees who value long-term wealth-building over immediate cash.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as broad and choice-rich, with multiple plan types (PPO, HDHP, and some HMO networks) plus dental, vision, EAP, and wellness resources. The availability of different plan designs and national-carrier coverage supports varied employee needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are portrayed as competitive, including PTO, holidays, flexible schedules such as a 9/80 option for eligible roles, and floating holidays in the U.S. Paid parental leave of 160 hours is also highlighted as a meaningful component of the overall package.
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What We Do
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider with a focus on making the world safer, smarter, healthier, more sustainable, and more connected. Founded in 1944, Parsons primarily serves the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. Uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services, the corporation delivers state-of-the-art solutions to federal, regional, and local government agencies as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons has a reputation for inclusion and diversity and has been named to the Ethisphere Institute’s list of World’s Most Ethical Companies for 10 consecutive years. Parsons facilitates a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration among its employees and providing opportunities for career growth. With offices around the globe, people of varied talents and backgrounds, and a wide range of exciting projects, the possibilities at Parsons are endless. For more about Parsons, visit www.parsons.com. Mission: Delivering innovative infrastructure, defense, and security solutions to enable a more sustainable, safer, smarter, and more connected world.
