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CNO Developer

MANTECHHanover, Maryland🇺🇸United StatesPosted 14 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Advance your career in offensive cyber development with MANTECH, a leader in national security solutions, where you'll build cutting-edge capabilities and enjoy a hybrid work environment. This role is ideal for a skilled CNO Developer with experience in Python or C/C++ who thrives on tackling complex technical challenges and contributing to critical missions. Join a dynamic team and make a significant impact by applying today!

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Full Time
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

MANTECH seeks a skilled and mission focused CNO Developer to join our team in Hanover, MD.

In this role, you will contribute to the development of mission-critical offensive cyber capabilities and drive excellence in advanced Computer Network Operations (CNO). You'll be part of a dynamic team working on next-generation solutions that safeguard our national security systems.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Design and develop new hardware- or software-based Computer Network Operations (CNO) capabilities
  • Perform design, development, documentation, testing, and debugging of software applications and systems
  • Apply knowledge of network and security concepts to support capability development
  • Communicate status updates and technical progress to leadership and stakeholders
  • Ensure software quality and compliance with development standards

Minimum Qualifications:

  • BS degree and 4+ years of technical work experience, or MS Degree and 2+ years of technical work experience, or High school diploma and 8+ years of technical work experience.
  • Experience in Python or C/C++ programming languages
  • Experience with troubleshooting and debugging

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with networking protocols (TCP/IP) and socket-level programming
  • Experience with developing CNO capabilities
  • Experience with low-level system internals across one or more platforms (e.g., Windows, Unix, Mobile, or network devices)
  • Experience in software analysis or reverse engineering
  • Experience using Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence, Crucible)
  • Understanding of assembly language programming concepts
  • Understanding of unit testing frameworks and practices

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.

Skills

TCP/IP
Assembly
Confluence
C++
Jira
Python

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