CNO Software Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Work type: On-site
Location: Annapolis Junction, MD
Salary: $69,400–$158,000 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 48 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Closes: Dec 31, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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About Booz Allen Hamilton

Booz Allen Hamilton is a management and technology consulting firm that provides analytics, digital, engineering, and cybersecurity solutions primarily to U.S. government agencies and commercial clients. Industry: Management & Technology Consulting

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TL;DR · CNO Software Engineer

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The CNO Software Engineer joins a specialized, high-functioning team to provide computer network operations capability development and engineering services. This role involves developing and contributing to solutions for problems of moderate scope and complexity, specifically focusing on defense and exploitation to gain strategic advantages for a critical national security client. Day-to-day responsibilities include working independently with some guidance to review or guide junior employees. Candidates must possess experience in embedded hardware and software development, vulnerability analysis, and exploitation techniques. Required technical skills include proficiency in C/C++, Golang, JavaScript, Python, or Ruby, as well as Linux, Git, and scripting languages like BASH. The role requires analyzing network protocols using tools like Wireshark or tshark to solve complex technical software problems within a national security context.

Skills

C/C++ Golang Python Ruby JavaScript BASH Vulnerability Analysis Network Protocols Wireshark tshark Linux Git Software Version Control Exploitation Techniques

What you'll do

Develop computer network operations capabilities and engineering services for national security clients.
Perform software defense and exploitation to gain strategic advantages.
Develop software using languages such as C/C++, Golang, JavaScript, Python, or Ruby.
Conduct vulnerability analysis and exploitation techniques on embedded hardware and software.
Analyze and interpret network protocols using tools like Wireshark or tshark.
Solve complex technical software problems independently with minimal guidance.
Review and guide the technical activities of junior employees.

What we're looking for

3+ years of experience developing software in languages such as C/C++, Golang, JavaScript, Python, or Ruby.
3+ years of experience with embedded hardware and software development.
Experience with vulnerability analysis and exploitation techniques.
Experience analyzing and understanding network protocols with tools such as Wireshark or tshark.
Experience with Linux operating systems and software version control systems such as Git.
Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python, Ruby, or BASH.
TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Math, or Physics.

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