Principal Senior CNO Developer (Onsite)

Nightwing Job OpportunityNightwing 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.Position Overview:The candidate will take a leading role in designing, developing, testing, and maintaining advanced CNO capabilities to fulfill high-priority mission requirements. They will contribute technical expertise, provide mentorship to junior team members, and ensure tools are ready for operational success.Clearance:TS/SCI + FSP + CI Poly PreferredRequired Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree and (12) years of experience OR Master's degree with (10) years of experienceMinimum eight (8) years of experience programming in Assembly, C, C++, Java, Perl, and/or PythonMinimum seven (7) years of 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 environmentsMinimum six (6) years of experience with programming CNO tools and techniquesMinimum five (5) years of experience managing and supervising teams in support of Government CNO capability developmentMinimum five (5) years of experience programming CNO tools for the US GovernmentMinimum four (4) years of experience programming techniques to evade host and/or network-based IDSMinimum four (4) years' experience in network sockets programming and application-level protocolsSpecialized Qualifications:Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C/C++, and/or Assembly, along with scripting languages (e.g., Bash, PowerShell)Deep understanding of operating systems internals and kernel-level programmingExpertise in exploitation techniques, including buffer overflows, heap spraying, privilege escalation, and moreKnowledge of modern encryption protocols, defense evasion strategies, and network interceptionUnderstanding of network protocols and sockets, common CNO techniques, exploitation mitigations such as DEP and ASLR, and modern software engineering conceptsExperience with reverse engineering frameworks (e.g., IDA Pro, Ghidra, OllyDbg) and disassemblers/debuggersExperience with project management best practices such as Scrum and Kanban methodologiesExperience with version control systems (e.g., Git) along with understanding of basic configuration management principlesWhat We Offer:Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs.Previously part of a leading Fortune 100 company and headquartered in Dulles, VA; Nightwing became independent in 2024 but continues to support the nation's most mission impactful initiatives.At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we'll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team.Nightwing offers medical, vision and dental insurance coverage in addition to a 401k plan, PTO, Holidays, and additional insurances.The salary associated with this position ($122,000-$253,000) 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 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.