CNO Software Engineer Level 2

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 experienced engineers who are ready to lead development efforts, influence system design, and drive technical solutions that directly impact mission success._Your Impact _You'll lead and co __ntribute to the development of cybersecurity tools and mission systems—balancing hands-on development with technical direction across efforts. Day-to-day, that can look like:Developing, maintaining, and enhancing complex and diverse software systems based on mission requirementsLeading or contributing to system and software design, including architecture, trade-offs, and integration decisionsCollaborating with Red, Blue, and Hunt teams to design and evolve cyber capabilitiesTroubleshooting complex software issues and guiding resolution of defects across systemsSupporting development of tools for vulnerability analysis, malware detection, and network defenseDriving implementation of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices to improve delivery and reliabilityWorking with large-scale data, including logs, binaries, and network traffic to support analysis and tool functionalitySupporting rapid-response efforts (QRC) as well as long-term capability developmentEvaluating and integrating emerging technologies to improve mission effectivenessMentoring junior engineers and contributing to team development and best practices_Qualifications _Active TS/SCI with polygraphFourteen (14) 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 trafficExperience leading technical efforts or mentoring junior engineersFamiliarity with scalable system design, automation, or cloud-based environments