Junior CNO Developer; Onsite

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.

The candidate will support a team of developers in prototyping, developing, testing, and maintaining CNO capabilities to meet mission requirements. They will contribute to tool development efforts while learning advanced techniques in offensive cyber operations.

TS/SCI + FSP + CI Poly within 5 years

• Bachelor's degree or four (4) years’ experience in relevant field
• Minimum one (1) year experience programming in Assembly, C, C++, Java, Perl, and/or Python
• Minimum one (1) year experience developing in one (1) or more of the following:
  Windows applications using Visual Studio or .NET environments: UNIX applications using make files or comparable build environments; mission-applicable platforms

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C/C++, and/or Assembly, along with scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Power Shell)
• High-level understanding of operating systems internals
• Knowledge of modern encryption protocols, defense evasion strategies, and network interception
• Understanding of network protocols and sockets, common CNO techniques, exploitation mitigations such as DEP and ASLR, and modern software engineering concepts
• Experience with reverse engineering frameworks (e.g., IDA Pro, Ghidra, Olly Dbg) and disassemblers/debuggers
• Experience with project management best practices such as Scrum and Kanban methodologies
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) along with understanding of basic configuration management principles

The salary associated with this position $64,000-$128,000 is commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualifications, years of relevant experience, and demonstrated level of expertise. Compensation will be determined based on these factors to ensure alignment with skills, responsibilities, and market standards.

Nightwing offers medical, vision and dental insurance coverage in addition to a 401k plan, PTO, Holidays, and additional insurances.

Nightwing is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.