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Senior CNO Developer

MANTECH
Aurora, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 5/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/7/2026
MANTECH seeks a highly experienced and innovative Expert CNO Developer to join our team in Aurora, CO.

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

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

  • Designing and developing new hardware- or software-based Computer Network Operations (CNO) capabilities
  • Managing the design, development, documentation, testing, and debugging of software applications and systems
  • Design and develop end-to-end data flow and tasking for CNO tools developed
  • Applying expert knowledge of network and security concepts to support capability development
  • Communicating status updates and technical progress to leadership and stakeholders
  • Ensuring software quality and compliance with development standards

Minimum Qualifications

  • BS degree in a relevant technical discipline and 12 years of technical work experience, or MS Degree in a relevant technical discipline and 10 years of technical work experience, or PhD in a relevant technical discipline and 8 years of technical work experience, or High school diploma and 16 years of technical work experience
  • Experience in Python and C/C programming languages
  • Experience with troubleshooting and debugging complex systems
  • Experience with low-level system internals across one or more platforms (e.g., Windows, Unix, Mobile, or network devices)
  • Experience with networking protocols (TCP/IP) and socket-level programming
  • Experience with developing CNO capabilities
  • Experience managing and leading the development of technical CNO solutions

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in software analysis or reverse engineering
  • Experience with assembly language programming concepts
  • Experience with unit testing frameworks and practices
  • Experience using Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence, Crucible)

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.

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