CNO NetDev Developer

Overview

Big Bear.ai is seeking a CNO Net Dev Developer to serve as a general-purpose CNO reverse engineer focused on network-based devices supporting high-impact, mission-forward efforts. In this role, you will design, develop, prototype, modify, and integrate capabilities that deliver mission‑centric outcomes. You’ll partner closely with analysts, operators, data scientists, and software engineers to provide responsive, tactical support in a fast‑moving operational environment.

If you’re energized by reverse engineering, network protocols, and building innovative tooling under real‑world constraints, this role offers the chance to make immediate mission impact.

• Augment existing toolsets to meet evolving operational and mission requirements
• Derive, document, and analyze requirements to ensure technical solutions align with mission objectives
• Prototype capabilities to validate concepts, demonstrate feasibility, and confirm understanding of requirements
• Develop deployable toolsets that function effectively within operational constraints and mission environments
• Test and oversee testing to ensure deliverables are stable, reliable, and ready for deployment

• Clearance:
  Must possess and maintain an active TS/SCI with Polygraph
• 5 to 8 years of relevant experience with a B.S., or 10+ years with an M.S.
• Four (4) additional years of software engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree
• Familiarity with Unix-based systems
• Experience reverse engineering Linux-based network devices
• Strong understanding of network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP) and network traffic analysis (e.g., Wireshark)
• Proficiency developing and modifying software in C/C++, Python, and Assembly
• Ability to provide sustainment/support for fielded software systems
• Experience with version control tools such as Git and Subversion
• Familiarity with Atlassian tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence)
• Experience supporting production CNO capabilities and operations

• Reverse engineering experience on Windows and/or embedded platforms (including RTOS)
• Additional programming experience in one or more of:
  Java, JavaScript, Bash, Power Shell, Perl, C#, Rust
• Experience developing CNO-focused software for Linux, Windows, and/or embedded targets
• Background in Vulnerability Research and Exploit Development
• Knowledge of end-to-end SIGINT collection and analysis systems

Big Bear.ai is a leading provider of AI-powered decision intelligence solutions for national security, supply chain management, and digital identity. Customers and partners rely on Big Bear.ai’s predictive analytics capabilities in highly complex, distributed, mission‑based operating environments. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, Big Bear.ai is a public company traded on the NYSE under the symbol BBAI. For more information, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and follow Big Bear.ai

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Big Bear.ai is an Equal opportunity employer all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.