Journeyman Software Developer (CNO)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Our client provides advanced cyber, software engineering, and mission-focused technology solutions supporting the U.S. Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. Our teams develop and deliver innovative capabilities that strengthen national security across cyber operations, software development, and vulnerability research domains.

We are seeking a Journeyman Software Developer – Systems Software to support Computer Network Operations (CNO) mission needs. This role is ideal for a hands-on developer with strong programming fundamentals who is eager to contribute to software development, reverse engineering, and vulnerability research in a mission-driven environment.

Position Overview

As a Journeyman Software Developer, you will design, code, test, debug, and document software components used in CNO-related tools and capabilities. You will contribute to prototype development, support vulnerability research efforts, and help enhance operational software used in high-impact cyber mission environments.

This position offers the opportunity to grow technical expertise while working alongside experienced engineers supporting critical defense and intelligence operations.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software components for CNO-related tools and capabilities
  
• Code and debug applications in support of mission-driven software development efforts
  
• Support prototyping and rapid development of new cyber capabilities
  
• Assist with vulnerability research and technical analysis of software systems
  
• Document software design, functionality, and development processes
  
• Collaborate with senior engineers and mission stakeholders to refine technical requirements
  
• Work across multiple operating systems and environments to ensure compatibility and performance
  
• Participate in software troubleshooting, maintenance, and enhancement activities
  
• Contribute to reverse engineering and technical evaluation of software systems as needed
  

• Our industry-leading benefits package contributes to approximately 30% of your total compensation package!
  
• Paid time off accrued at a rate of 6.33 hours per semi-monthly pay period (19 days/152 hours annually during the first two years)
  
• 12 paid holidays that can be used as floating holidays throughout the year (11 Federal holidays plus one birthday holiday)
  
• Compensatory Time and Flex Time (when authorized)
  
• 100% employer-paid health insurance premium or a prorated annual stipend of up to $5,000 if you opt out of the health plan
  
• 100% employer-paid dental insurance
  
• 100% employer-paid vision insurance
  
• 100% employer-paid short-term disability insurance
  
• 100% employer-paid long-term disability insurance
  
• Life insurance (currently 2x annual salary, up to $300,000)
  
• 401(k) with employer match of up to 100% of the first 10% contributed
  
• $500 business attire stipend (added to annual salary)
  
• $500 fitness reimbursement
  
• $1,500 technology reimbursement
  
• $1,500 professional development and certification reimbursement
  
• $5,000 adoption assistance
  
• Employee referral bonuses: $1,000 after 30 days for each qualified referral who is hired, and $2,000 after six months for each referred employee retained beyond six months (unlimited referrals)
  
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
  
• Company-provided laptop and mobile phone (when telework is required), including all required software
  
• Opportunity to earn up to half of the company's profit rate (approximately 2–3.5%) or a bonus for new business you bring in and oversee
  
• Company-sponsored morale and team-building events
  

EEO Commitment

Our client is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer that empowers their people to fearlessly drive change—regardless of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.