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Cornerstone Defense · 1 month ago

Virtualization-Savvy CNO Developer

Annapolis Junction, MD

Contract

Onsite

Senior Level

$180K/yr - $200K/yr

5+ years exp

Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. They are seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled CNO Developer to join their Virtualization Team supporting mission-critical cyber operations, focusing on low-level systems programming and embedded development.

ArchitectureCloud InfrastructureInformation TechnologyNetwork Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain low-level software in C, targeting Windows platforms and embedded systems

Apply deep understanding of Windows internals to support the development of stealthy and resilient capabilities

Implement and optimize memory management techniques for performance and stability in constrained environments

Analyze and implement network protocols, including secure communication layers such as SSL/TLS

Perform reverse engineering and debugging of binaries to identify issues, understand behavior, and enhance functionality

Collaborate with team members to integrate capabilities into virtualized environments and support mission deployment

Participate in code reviews, documentation, and technical discussions to ensure high-quality deliverables

Qualification

C programmingWindows internalsLow-level systems programmingPythonVirtualization technologiesNetwork protocolsMalware analysisExploit developmentCNO toolchains

Required

Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply

Minimum 3 years of experience in CNO-related work

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus five (5) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity