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Cornerstone Defense · 1 month ago

Virtualization-Savvy CNO Developer

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
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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

Preferred

Experience with Python for scripting, automation, or rapid prototyping
Familiarity with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V, KVM)
Exposure to malware analysis, exploit development, or CNO toolchains

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
Generous PTO Policy
401(k)
HSA and FSA options
Life and Disability Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement and Training
Perks at Work Discount Program
Referral Program
Leads Generation Program
CollegeAmerica 529
Fitness Reimbursement Program
Travel Assistance
Norton Lifelock Benefit Solutions
Life Planning Financial & Legal Services

Company

Cornerstone Defense

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Cornerstone Defense specializes in cloud architecture, enterprise & network engineering, systems & network security services.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Brian Sammons
Chief Financial Officer
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Reilly Leonard
Chief Operating Officer
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