Sr. Software Developer - CNO Developement with Security Clearance

Senior Software / CNO Developer
Columbia, Maryland JOB DESCRIPTION
X8 is seeking a Senior Software / CNO Developer to provide embedded operations support, capability integration, and rapid prototyping for mission-critical cyber operations. This role collaborates with headquarters and local customers developing and integrate cutting-edge Computer Network Operations (CNO) tools.

The ideal candidate brings deep software-development experience, strong low-level programming skills, and the ability to independently research software and device vulnerabilities, document findings, and rapidly develop prototype demonstrations in classified mission environments.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING • Provide embedded operations support, capability integration, and rapid prototyping in support of the customer mission. • Collaborate with headquarters and local customers to develop and integrate cutting-edge CNO tools. • Conduct independent research into software and device vulnerabilities. • Document technical findings and present results to mission and technical stakeholders. • Develop software prototype demonstrations to evaluate and communicate new capabilities.

WHAT REQUIRED SKILLS YOU'LL BRING • Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline with 10+ years of relevant experience; additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree, OR a Master’s degree with 7+ years of relevant experience. • Experience with software development, reverse engineering, vulnerability analysis, cybersecurity, AI/ML, cloud computing, and/or full-stack development. • Hands-on software development experience using C/C++ and Python. • Assembly-language experience on any platform or processor.

WHAT DESIRED SKILLS YOU'LL BRING • Experience with C/C++, Java, Python, scripting languages, and Assembly; Linux, Windows, and mobile platforms; x86, ARM, or MIPS architectures; and CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP, or another DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification. WHY JOIN X8? • Influence mission-impacting decisions in cyber and national defense. • Operate in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment with high visibility and autonomy. • Direct impact on company trajectory and market expansion. • Competitive salary and benefits.

MINIMUM CLEARANCE REQUIRED • Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph is required. COMPENSATION • Competitive Salary (depending on education and experience) • Bonus potential • 401K Match - 10% • Paid time off - 24 PTO Days, 13 Holidays • Medical Benefits - 100% Employee, 80% Dependent, $1000 company paid HSA Contribution