CNO Developer in Fort Meade, Maryland at Core4ce

Core4ce is seeking a skilled and mission-focused CNO Developer to join our team in Hanover, MD. In this role, you will support the development of mission-critical offensive cyber capabilities and contribute to advanced Computer Network Operations (CNO) initiatives. You will work alongside a highly technical team to build next-generation solutions that support national security missions.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop new hardware- or software-based Computer Network Operations (CNO) capabilities.
• Perform design, development, documentation, testing, and debugging of software applications and systems.
• Apply knowledge of networking and security concepts to support capability development.
• Communicate technical progress, project status, and risks to leadership and stakeholders.
• Ensure software quality and adherence to development standards.

*This position is designed to be flexible, with responsibilities evolving to meet business needs and enable individual growth.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must possess a current and active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• One of the following education/experience combinations:
• Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of technical work experience
• Master’s degree and 2+ years of technical work experience
• High school diploma and 8+ years of technical work experience
• Experience programming in Python or C/C++.
• Experience with troubleshooting and debugging.
• Must be willing and able to obtain an additional polygraph prior to start, if required.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 50% of the time

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with networking protocols, including TCP/IP, and socket-level programming.
• Experience developing CNO capabilities.
• Experience with low-level system internals across one or more platforms, such as:

- Windows, Unix, Mobile, Network devices

• Experience in software analysis or reverse engineering.
• Experience using Atlassian tools, including:

- JIRA, Confluence, Crucible

• Understanding of assembly language programming concepts.
• Familiarity with unit testing frameworks and software testing best practices.

Why Work for Us?

Core4ce is a team of innovators, self-starters, and critical thinkers—driven by a shared mission to strengthen national security and advance warfighting outcomes.

We offer:

• 401(k) with 100% company match on the first 6% deferred, with immediate vesting
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage—employee portion paid 100% by Core4ce
• Unlimited access to training and certifications, with no pre-set cap on eligible professional development
• Tuition assistance for job-related degrees and courses
• Paid parental leave, PTO that grows with tenure, and generous holiday schedules
• Got a big idea? At Core4ce, The Forge gives every employee the chance to propose bold innovations and help bring them to life with internal backing.

Join us to build a career that matters—supported by a company that invests in you.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, or other legally protected status.