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# Expert CNO Software Engineer

- **Company:** Mantech International Corporation
- **Location:** Aurora, CO, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Software Applications, Assembly Language, Confluence, JIRA, Unit Testing, Unix, Computer Programming, Databases, Data Stores, Software Debugging, Networking Hardware, Python (Programming Language), Network Protocols, Program Analysis, Reverse Engineering, TCP/IP, Computer Network Technologies, Software Troubleshooting, Atlassian Tools
- **Published:** June 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/BF07CA9832F14B899947A31FB6701C57/job/

## About the Role

* BS Degree in a technical discipline and 20+ years of technical work experience or High School Diploma and 24+ years of technical work experience
 * Experience in Python or C/C++ programming
 * Experience with troubleshooting and debugging complex systems
 * Experience with low-level system internals across one or more platforms (e.g., Windows, Unix, Mobile, or network devices)
 * Experience with networking protocols (TCP/IP) and socket-level programming
 * Experience with developing CNO capabilities
 * Experience with managing and leading the development of technical CNO solutions and development teams, * Experience with programming in assembly languages
 * Experience in software analysis or reverse engineering
 * Experience with unit testing frameworks and practices
 * Experience using Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence, Crucible)

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:

 * Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time

## Description

In this role, you will develop advanced CNO capabilities that directly support national security. You'll work in a collaborative environment focused on solving complex technical challenges in support of our customer's most critical missions., * Design and develop new hardware- or software-based CNO capabilities

 * Manage the design, development, documentation, testing, and debugging of applications software and systems
 * Apply expert knowledge of security concepts and network technologies
 * Develop data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories
 * Develop or implement algorithms to meet or exceed system performance and functional standards


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