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Senior CNO Developer (Cyber261)
Research InnovationsUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 24 Apr 2026
About the role
Position Title: Senior Security Researcher
Location: St. Petersburg, FL | Melbourne, FL
Clearance Requirement: Top Secret/SCI
Employment type: Full Time
Research Innovations Inc. (RII) is redefining defense technology. We combine mission-driven impact with cutting-edge research and a culture that values autonomy, creativity, and technical excellence.
We are looking for a committed CNO Developer to join our Cyber security team. You will solve uniquely challenging problems for our Defense and Homeland Security customers. Get s#it done.
This position requires an Active US Top Secret security clearance, and the ability to upgrade to TS/SCI Special Access Program access
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
- Work with an amazing team of engineers to develop novel software solutions
- Designing, developing, and debugging new CNO software capabilities
- Evaluating, upgrading, and re-engineering acquired CNO tools, techniques, and technologies
- Programming for multiple operating systems (Windows, Unix/Linux, mobile, and network devices)
- Network programming
- Software analysis and reverse engineering across architectures
- Creating and maintaining software build environments
WHAT YOU HAVE DONE
- Bachelor’s Degree in the field of computer science, information systems, or network engineering, or minimum four (4) years of experience in a commercial, government, or academic setting in the field of computer science, or information systems.
- Note: 1 year development experience may be credited for appropriate coursework in Windows or Unix programming, completed as part of an awarded Bachelors or Masters degree
- Significant experience programming in C/C++ and 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
- Familiarity with software version control tools (e.g., Git, Subversion, or CVS)
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipeline concepts and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab, or Bamboo)
- Experience using software debugging/troubleshooting tools and techniques
- Software Analysis/Reverse Engineering experience
- Basic understanding of assembly programming concepts (e.g., PPC, MIPS, and x86)
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to effectively interact with customers
EVEN BETTER
- CNO background
- Embedded systems development experience
- Android development experience
- Unix/Linux kernel development experience
- Experience programming in Assembly and/or low level programming languages
- Familiarity with the OSI model, TCP/IP stack, and popular network protocols
- Familiarity with network engineering concepts (e.g., routing, switching, VLANs, ACLs, and NAT)
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