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CNO/CNE Engineer with Security Clearance

ALKUHerndon, VA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 8 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to critical national security missions, developing cutting-edge offensive cyber capabilities while gaining invaluable experience in advanced Linux and Windows environments. If you are a highly technical engineer with a TS/SCI clearance and a passion for complex problem-solving, you will thrive in this dynamic and impactful position.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Herndon, VA, United States
Posted
Yesterday

Job Description

CNO/CNE Engineers Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph (can upgrade) We are seeking highly technical CNO/CNE Engineers to support highly classified, mission-critical offensive cyber operations. Engineers will develop, integrate, and sustain specialized cyber capabilities across Linux and Windows environments in support of complex national security missions. Linux CNE Engineer
Engineer and integrate Linux systems and infrastructure supporting CNO/CNE, Vulnerability Research, and Reverse Engineering.
Configure and troubleshoot Linux systems, services, networking, containers, and virtualization.
Support technical architecture, system integration, deployment, and sustainment.
Develop technical documentation and provide technical leadership.

Required: 5+ years of CNO experience.
Linux engineering experience in CNO/CNE environments.
Experience supporting CNE, Vulnerability Research, or Reverse Engineering.
Linux infrastructure, networking, and systems integration experience.
Experience with Docker, Podman, or similar.
Strong systems/architecture background; BS + 8 years targeted experience preferred.
Windows CNO Developer
Develop and test low-level Windows capabilities for offensive cyber operations.
Develop primarily in C/C++ and Python; Rust is a plus.
Work with Windows internals, kernel development, and low-level APIs.
Debug and troubleshoot kernel-level software using WinDBG, DDK/WDK, Visual Studio, and Windows SDK.
Collaborate with CNO developers, reverse engineers, and vulnerability researchers.

Required: 3+ years professional C/C++/Python development.
3+ years Windows kernel-level development and testing.
Experience with Windows internals and low-level APIs.
Experience with WinDBG, DDK/WDK, Visual Studio, and Windows SDK.
Strong hands-on software development background.

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