CNO Developer Annapolis Junction, MD

CNO Developer

The Opportunity: 

As a computer network operations (CNO) specialist, you know that embedded or application developers, reverse engineers, and vulnerability analysts all play key roles in the CNO capability development lifecycle. We’re looking for someone like you to flex your problem-solving prowess in a rapidly evolving systems security research and development environment.  

As a senior CNO capability development specialist on our team, you’ll support full project lifecycles. Guiding an agile team of professionals, you’ll manage reverse engineering and vulnerability analyses of diverse software problems. You’ll inform operational parameters for complex systems and leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning to influence the delivery of your work. Using your network operations experience, you’ll determine what the art of the possible is and what can be done—and then you’ll bring it to life for your clients. 

Help us combat the most advanced adversaries and defend national security. 

Join us. The world can’t wait.  

You Have:   

• 5+ years of experience with CNO capability development and engineering services, including defense and exploitation to gain strategic advantages  

• Experience with advanced software development, analytic development, and DevOps techniques for malware variants, advancing crypt capabilities, and emerging unknown protocols 

• Experience gathering requirements and designing and developing approaches for product security, resilience cryptographic solutions, and anti-forensic measures 

• Experience with indigenous and vendor proprietary protocols 

• Experience using automation and virtualization to deploy, maintain, and sustain capabilities

• Experience developing and executing strategies for countering or mitigating environmental challenges, security and policy constraints, and system or architecture limitations 

• Secret clearance  

• Bachelor’s degree  

  

Nice If You Have:    

• 3+ years of experience with computer programming in C or C++, Python, Assembly, or PerlScript   

• 2+ years of experience in computer engineering, computer science, electronic and electrical engineering, or applied mathematics   

• 2+ years of experience in big data platforms, black box testing, cloud computing, disassembly, global telecommunications system architectures and protocols, protocol analysis, ICS or SCADA design and systems, software debugging, streaming analytics, vulnerability management, or mitigation  

• Experience in telecommunications operations, computer network operations, SIGINT collection operations, information security (INFOSEC) or information assurance, or research and development   

• Experience in exploit development or malware reverse engineering   

• Experience with Unix, Linux, RTOS, or Wind River VxWorks  

• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph  

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $75,600.00 to $172,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

EEO Commitment

We’re an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.