CNO Software Engineer Level 1

Build the Tools Behind the Mission: Join us as a CNO Software Engineer!Don't just write code—build the capabilities that power Computer Network Operations. Supporting the DoD and Intelligence Community, you'll work alongside Red, Blue, and Hunt teams to develop, enhance, and sustain tools used to detect, analyze, and defend against evolving threats.This role is ideal for engineers who have a strong foundation and are ready to take on more ownership—contributing to system design, driving development efforts, and helping shape how mission capabilities are built and delivered._Your Impact _You'll contribute to the development and evolution of cybersecurity tools and mission systems—playing a key role in both operational support and long-term capability development. Day-to-day, that can look like:Developing, maintaining, and enhancing complex software systems based on documented requirementsCollaborating with Red, Blue, and Hunt teams to design and improve cyber capabilitiesTroubleshooting software issues, debugging code, and resolving defects across systemsSupporting development of tools used for vulnerability analysis, malware detection, and network defenseContributing to system and software design, including component development and integration decisionsParticipating in testing and validation to ensure software meets design and mission requirementsBuilding and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and supporting DevOps workflowsWorking with data such as logs, binaries, and network traffic to support analysis and tool functionalitySupporting rapid-response efforts to address emerging cyber threatsEvaluating and integrating new technologies to improve performance, scalability, and mission impact_Qualifications _Active TS/SCI with polygraphSeven (7) years of experience as a Software Engineer on programs/contracts of similar scope, type, and complexityBachelor's degree in Computer Science or related disciplineFour (4) years of additional SWE experience may be substituted in lieu of a degreeAt least two (2) years of experience developing applications using modern programming languages (e.g., C, C++, C#, Java, Python)At least two (2) years of experience developing on Windows or UNIX/Linux systemsAt least two (2) years of experience with DevOps tools and technologies (e.g., Docker, Terraform, Ansible, Packer, Artifactory)At least one (1) year of experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, Bamboo)At least one (1) year of experience with cybersecurity tools or techniques, such as reverse engineering, vulnerability research, or MITRE ATT&CK_Nice to Have _Experience supporting Red Team, Blue Team, or Hunt operationsStrong understanding of cybersecurity concepts, network fundamentals, and threat detectionExperience analyzing binaries, memory, logs, or network trafficFamiliarity with automation, scalable system design, or cloud-based development