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Expert CNO Vulnerability Researcher

ManTech
Fort Meade, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 16 Jul 2026
💰 $236,000/yr($141,500/yr – $236,000/yr)

About the role

General information

Requisition #
R69236
Locations
USA-MD-Fort Meade
Posting Date
07/15/2026
Security Clearance Required
TS/SCI w/ Poly
Remote Type
Hybrid
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 motivated, career and customer-oriented Expert​ Computer Network Operations (CNO) Vulnerability Researcher to join our team in Fort Meade, MD. 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Research and discover software vulnerabilities.
  • Reverse engineer software for security mechanism bypasses and perform as the team lead on projects, if/when needed.
  • Assist in managing the designing, developing, documenting, testing, and debugging of user land and kernel software and systems.
  • Researches and maintains proficiency in tools, techniques, countermeasures, and trends in computer network vulnerabilities, static and dynamic program analysis, network security, and encryption.
  • Communicate statuses with leadership and supervise and mentor subordinate project and ICON Innovation Collaborative (IIC) staff.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree and 12+ years of experience OR High School Diploma/GED and 16+ years of experience OR Associate’s degree and 14+ years of experience OR Master’s Degree and 10+ years, OR a PhD with 8+ years of progressively responsible experience.
  • Proficiency in Python, C/C++ or Assembly (x86/x64) programming
  • Experience in reverse engineering and common security research tools (e.g., IdaPro, Ghidra, Radare, Binary Ninja, SysInternals), GDB, WinDBG, etc.).
  • CNO capability development experience.
  • Proficiency in low-level internals in one or more technology areas (e.g., Windows, Linux, Mobile).
  • Troubleshooting / debugging experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Degree in IT-related discipline.
  • 9+ years of position-specific relevant experience.

Clearance Requirements:

  • An active TS/SCI with Polygraph is required.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen.

Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
  • Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets and office machinery.

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