Associate CNO Developer

General information

Requisition # R66090 Locations USA-MD-Hanover Posting Date 02/12/2026 Security Clearance Required TS/SCI w/ Poly Remote Type Onsite Time Type Full time

Description & Requirements

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MANTECH seeks a skilled and mission-focused Associate CNO Developer to join our team in Hanover, MD.
 

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

• Understanding of unit testing frameworks and practices

• Understanding of assembly programming concepts

• Familiarity with Atlassian tools such as JIRA, Confluence, and Crucible

Security Clearance Requirements:

• Must have a current/active TS/SCI w/Polygraph security clearance and be willing and able to obtain another polygraph prior to start, if required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to remain stationary for extended periods (50% of the time) and operate computer equipment and office machinery.

The projected compensation range for this position is $76,800.00-$128,300.00. 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 Opportu