Associate CNO Developer

General information

Requisition #


R70350


Locations


USA-VA-Herndon


Posting Date


09/08/2026


Security Clearance Required


Secret


Remote Type


Onsite


Time Type


Full time


Description & Requirements

Unlock the secrets of intelligence with MANTECH! Join a dynamic team at the forefront of national security, providing advanced solutions to government intelligence agencies. Since 1968, we've been solving the toughest challenges with groundbreaking tech. Explore thrilling projects in Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, IT, Data Analytics and Software Development. Elevate your career and make a difference. Your adventure begins now-unleash your potential with MANTECH!

MANTECH seeks a skilled and mission-focused Associate CNO Developer to join our team in Herndon, VA. In this role, you will contribute to the development of mission-critical offensive cyber capabilities and drive excellence in advanced Computer Network Operations (CNO). You'll be part of a dynamic team working on next-generation solutions that safeguard our national security systems.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Design and develop new hardware- or software-based CNO capabilities
• Assists with the design, development, documentation, testing, and debugging of applications software and systems
• Apply knowledge of security concepts and network technologies
• Ensure software engineering standards are consistently met

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS Degree in a technical discipline or High School Diploma and 4+ years of technical experience
• Experience in Python or C/C++ programming
• Experience with troubleshooting and debugging

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with networking (TCP/IP) and socket-level programming
• Experience with low-level system internals across one or more platforms
• Experience in software analysis or reverse engineering
• Experience with developing CNO capabilities

Clearance Requirements: Active/current Secret clearance with ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance

Physical Requirements: Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.

The projected compensation range for this position is $69,900.00-$116,400.00. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, MANTECH invests in its employees beyond just compensation. MANTECH's benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, short-term and long-term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.

MANTECH considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.

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