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Expert CNO Developer

MANTECHHanover, Maryland🇺🇸United StatesPosted Aug 14, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid role at MANTECH offers an exceptional opportunity to lead the development of mission-critical cyber capabilities, driving technical excellence in Computer Network Operations. You'll thrive here if you possess deep expertise in CNO development and are eager to contribute to next-generation solutions safeguarding national security. Apply now to join a dynamic team and advance your career in a field vital to national defense.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Hanover, Maryland, United States
TCP/IPAssemblyConfluenceC++PythonJiraLinux

Job Description

MANTECH seeks a highly experienced and innovative Expert CNO Developer to join our team in Hanover, MD. 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
  • Design and develop end-to-end data flow and tasking for CNO tools developed
  • 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:

  • BS degree in a relevant technical discipline and 12+ years of technical work experience, or MS Degree in a relevant technical discipline and 10+ years of technical work experience, or PhD in a relevant technical discipline and 8+ years of technical work experience, or High school diploma and 16+ years of technical work experience
  • Experience in Python and C/C++ programming languages
  • Experience with troubleshooting and debugging complex systems
  • 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
  • Experience managing and leading the development of technical CNO solutions

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in software analysis or reverse engineering
  • Experience with assembly language programming concepts
  • Experience with unit testing frameworks and practices
  • Experience using Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence, Crucible)

Clearance Requirements:

  • Must have a current/active TS/SCI w/Polygraph security clearance and be willing and able to obtain another polygraph prior to start, if required

Physical Requirements:

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

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