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CNO Developer with Security Clearance

Shadowgate Partners, Inc.Laurel, MD🇺🇸United StatesPosted Sep 24, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid role offers a remarkable opportunity to build impactful software for computer network operations, with a highly competitive compensation package including a $218,000 salary and a 25% 401(k) contribution. You'll thrive here if you're a skilled developer eager to see your code directly influence operations and are adept at designing and building complex systems. Apply now to leverage your C, C++, or Python expertise and contribute to critical missions.

Quick Overview

Salary
$218k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Laurel, MD, United States
Posted
22 hours ago
Assembly.NETC++GitJavaPerlPython

Job Description

Salary: $218,000 per year, plus an additional 25% ($54,548) of your salary in fully and immediately vested employer 401(k) contributions. You will design and build custom software supporting computer network operations tooling and techniques. The work spans end-to-end data flow and tasking into the capabilities you help build, and you will participate in design, code, and software readiness reviews as a full member of the engineering team. This is a strong seat for a developer who wants their code to matter operationally rather than sit behind a product roadmap.

Key Responsibilities • Design and develop custom software for CNO tools and techniques.

  • Build end-to-end data flow and tasking paths into developed capabilities.
  • Participate in design, code, and software readiness reviews.
  • Author technical documentation for the software you deliver.
  • Work with teammates to adopt shared libraries and common build practices. Required Qualifications • Programming experience in Assembly, C, C++, Java, Perl, and/or Python.
  • Development experience in at least one of: Windows applications using Visual Studio or .NET environments; UNIX applications using make files or a comparable build environment.
  • Comfort reading and reasoning about code you did not write.
  • Ability to document work and defend design decisions in review.

Preferred Qualifications • Exposure to network protocols and socket programming.

  • Familiarity with reverse engineering tools such as Ghidra or IDA Pro.
  • Experience with version control and CI workflows (Git/GitLab).
  • Prior work in a mission, research, or security-engineering environment.

Experience & Education Bachelor's degree, or four years of experience in a relevant field. Clearance Level This position requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with a Full Scope Polygraph. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and must hold, or be able to reinstate, the required clearance and polygraph prior to start. Clearance eligibility must be maintained throughout the duration of employment. Benefits In addition to the base salary and 401(k) contributions listed above, our Client offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

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