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Senior CNO Developer (Cyber261)

Research Innovations Incorporated
Melbourne, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/24/2026
Position Title: Senior Security Researcher

Location: St. Petersburg, FL | Melbourne, FL

Clearance Requirement: Top Secret/SCI

Employment type: Full Time

Research Innovations Inc. (RII) is redefining defense technology. We combine mission-driven impact with cutting-edge research and a culture that values autonomy, creativity, and technical excellence.

We are looking for a committed CNO Developer to join our Cyber security team. You will solve uniquely challenging problems for our Defense and Homeland Security customers. Get s#it done.

This position requires an Active US Top Secret security clearance, and the ability to upgrade to TS/SCI Special Access Program access

What You Will Be Doing

  • Work with an amazing team of engineers to develop novel software solutions
  • Designing, developing, and debugging new CNO software capabilities
  • Evaluating, upgrading, and re-engineering acquired CNO tools, techniques, and technologies
  • Programming for multiple operating systems (Windows, Unix/Linux, mobile, and network devices)
  • Network programming
  • Software analysis and reverse engineering across architectures
  • Creating and maintaining software build environments

What You Have Done

  • Bachelor’s Degree in the field of computer science, information systems, or network engineering, or minimum four (4) years of experience in a commercial, government, or academic setting in the field of computer science, or information systems.
  • Note: 1 year development experience may be credited for appropriate coursework in Windows or Unix programming, completed as part of an awarded Bachelors or Masters degree
  • Significant experience programming in C/C and Python.
  • Minimum one (1) year experience developing in one (1) or more of the following
    • ->Windows applications using Visual Studio or .NET environments
    • ->UNIX applications using make files or comparable build environments
  • Familiarity with software version control tools (e.g., Git, Subversion, or CVS)
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipeline concepts and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab, or Bamboo)
  • Experience using software debugging/troubleshooting tools and techniques
  • Software Analysis/Reverse Engineering experience
  • Basic understanding of assembly programming concepts (e.g., PPC, MIPS, and x86)
  • Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to effectively interact with customers

EVEN BETTER

  • CNO background
  • Embedded systems development experience
  • Android development experience
  • Unix/Linux kernel development experience
  • Experience programming in Assembly and/or low level programming languages
  • Familiarity with the OSI model, TCP/IP stack, and popular network protocols
  • Familiarity with network engineering concepts (e.g., routing, switching, VLANs, ACLs, and NAT)

At RII, we believe that diversity in our workforce is critical to our success. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger. We work to help your intellectual passions and creativity thrive. It’s one of our core values: Let your geek flag fly.

We also offer all employees comprehensive benefits including: flexible work schedules, health insurance coverage, paid time off, 401k with a company match, paid parental leave, access to wellness programs and much more. You get this all from day one, and all paid for by RII.

It’s all part of another of our core values: Stay human. It’s why our comfortable and colorful offices such as our headquarters, include a community game room, pantry, massage chair, and an escape room, among other amenities. It’s why we have community ambassadors and regular community events.

Research Innovations, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, disability status, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal or local law.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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