Senior CNO Software Engineer

We're looking for a mission-driven Senior Software Engineer to join our CNO (Computer Network Operations) team in support of advanced cyber capabilities. You'll help design and deliver low-level software tools and capabilities that directly enable national security missions.

This is a hands-on, impactful role for someone who thrives in reverse engineering, software development, and complex problem-solving. You'll work shoulder-to-shoulder with top talent in a collaborative environment focused on solving real-world problems that matter.

You like to do this:

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  Design and develop new CNO capabilities, tools, and applications

  
  
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  Independently contribute to full-lifecycle software development, including documentation, testing, and debugging

  
  
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  Troubleshoot and debug complex, low-level software systems

  
  
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  Apply your knowledge of networking (TCP/IP), socket programming, and secure code development

  
  
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  Collaborate with engineers, analysts, and mission partners to ensure performance and security

  
  
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  Maintain high standards for software quality, testing, and code documentation

  
  

You are required to have this:

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  Bachelor's degree in a technical field (e.g., Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or similar) and 7+ years of software engineering experience
  (OR) High School diploma and 11+ years of relevant technical experience

  
  
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  Strong proficiency in Python or C/C++

  
  
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  Experience with network programming (TCP/IP) and socket-level development

  
  
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  Experience troubleshooting and debugging complex systems

  
  
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  Active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance

  
  

Bonus if you bring:

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  Experience developing CNO capabilities or reverse engineering software

  
  
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  Familiarity with assembly-level concepts

  
  
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  Experience with low-level system internals across platforms (Windows, Unix, mobile, or network devices)

  
  
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  Understanding of unit testing and test automation

  
  
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  Familiarity with Atlassian tools such as JIRA, Confluence, or Crucible

  
  

Salary Range: $112,400 - $186,500

The BlueHalo, an AV Company pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several factors including, but not limited to, level of position, job responsibilities, geographic location, scope of relevant work experience, educational background, certifications, contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, alignment with local internal equity as well as alignment with market data.

Our compensation package also includes components designed to support employees' total well-being, which should be considered when evaluating our competitive benefits package. These benefits include health insurance, life insurance, disability, company holiday and paid time off, parental leave, 401(k) company match and contributions, professional development/training reimbursements, and other work/life programs.