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Proximal-Savvy CNO Developer (TS/SCI + Poly)

The DarkStar Group, LLC
Meade, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 12/5/2025 CLOSED ON 1/4/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Proximal-Savvy CNO Developer (TS/SCI + Poly) position at The DarkStar Group, LLC?

Description

The DarkStar Group, a GRVTY Company is seeking a Proximal-Savvy CNO Developer with a TS/SCI Poly clearance (applicable to this customer) to join one of our top projects in Ft. Meade, MD.  Below is an overview of the project, as well as information on our company, and our benefits.

THE PROJECT

The DarkStar Group's team conducts R&D and prototyping of new CNO capabilities for our customer.  The work involves Vulnerability Research, Exploit Development, CNO tool development and enhancement, and infrastructure support (DevOps) for access operations.  Platforms involved include iOS, Android, MacOS, Linux, Windows, and other environments.  This is some of the most impactful work in the Intelligence Community, with the new capabilities developed by this team getting rapidly deployed and into the hands of users. One of the best things about this project is the customer.  They give Engineers huge latitude in choosing programming languages and technologies, and they encourage exploration of new tech.  There is almost no distinction here between blue-badgers and green-badgers: the team is highly-competent, and the Branch and Section Leads do an excellent job of shielding the engineers from any organizational politics.  This team regularly needs Vulnerability Researchers, Exploit Developers, CNO Tool Developers, Reverse Engineers, and other types of technologists.  While roles open and close, the program Lead's attitude is "find us good people; we'll find good places for them".

Work on this program takes place in various locations at and around the Ft. Meade, MD area (we cannot support remote work) and requires a TS/SCI Polygraph clearance (acceptable to this customer).

Required Skills

  • 10 years of relevant software development experience (C, reverse engineering)
  • Experience with Software Defined Radio development
  • The years of experience must be in software development or an extremely related discipline
  • This LCAT also requires 3 years of cybersecurity/CNO-specific development.
  • Their degree must be in Computer Science or Computer Engineering (or something extremely similar)
Why Choose The DarkStar Group, a GRVTY Company

The DarkStar Group, a GRVTY Company, started with a simple, American idea: we do things not because they are easy but because they are hard. The DarkStar Group, a GRVTY Company, exists to answer challenges. We do it for customers in defense, intelligence, homeland security—anyone whose job it is to advance America’s strategic position. The size of the challenge we face demands new skills, new backgrounds, and new thinking. That’s what we’re here to deliver. And when you work shoulder to shoulder with brilliant people tackling the most high-stakes challenges, it’s invigorating. Our culture is built on collaboration, mission-focused innovation, and a commitment to excellence, where every challenge we answer opens the door to a new possibility.

The toughest national security challenges demand vision and ingenuity, not just resources. We deliver mission and technical expertise to outpace our adversaries. We’re purpose-built to tackle the most entrenched, systemic national security issues around the world.

We partner with our customers to help them overcome challenges in every corner of technology and defense—including the ones still being explored. Our growing capabilities create complementary advantages, giving on-the-ground operations the edge they need to succeed. We muster everything we have to answer every challenge presented, every day of our lives.

At The DarkStar Group, a GRVTY Company, we believe that when our employees thrive, our company thrives. That’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance.

  • Robust health plan including medical, dental, and vision  
  • Health Savings Account with company contribution  
  • Annual Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays  
  • Paid Parental Leave   
  • 401k with generous company match  
  • Training and Development Opportunities  
  • Award Programs  
  • Variety of Company Sponsored Events  

The DarkStar Group, A GRVTY Company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 
 
Anyone requiring reasonable accommodations should email ds_recruiting@grvty.com or call 703-544-7930 with requested details.  A member of the HR team will respond to your request within 2 business days. 

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