CNO Developer Lead

#Hiring: CNO Developer Lead ️

Location: Fort Meade, MD

Salary: DOE

️ Clearance: Active TS/SCI with CI Poly or Full Scope Poly Required

Schedule: Full-time On-site Contract or Direct Hire

About the Role

Central Texas Recruiting is seeking a Computer Network Operations (CNO) Developer Lead to lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced cyber capabilities in support of national defense missions. In this critical role, you’ll guide a high-performing team of software engineers to build mission-driven tools with a focus on performance, stealth, and technical excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Lead a team of developers supporting SIGINT, CNO, or cyber operations

Design and implement low-level software in C, C++, or Assembly

Conduct reverse engineering of binaries and vulnerability exploitation

Develop performance-optimized, stealthy, mission-critical tools

Collaborate with analysts and mission teams to translate operational needs into code

Qualifications & Requirements

U.S. Citizenship Required

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)

10+ years in CNO development, vulnerability research, or malware analysis

Prior team leadership experience highly preferred

Technical Skills:

Proficiency with C, C++, Assembly, and scripting languages such as Python

Hands-on experience with tools such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, and debuggers like WinDbg

Additional Perks:

5 Weeks of Paid Time Off