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# CNO NetDev Developer

- **Company:** BigBear.ai, Inc.
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, Confluence, JIRA, Bash Shell, C Sharp (Programming Language), Unix, C++ (Programming Language), Signals Intelligence, Computer Programming, Linux, Perl (Programming Language), Revision Control Systems, Systems Analysis, Networking Hardware, Python (Programming Language), Network Forensics, Network Protocols, Windows PowerShell, Real-Time Operating Systems, Reverse Engineering, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Subversion, TCP/IP, Wireshark, Rust (Programming Language), Git, Atlassian Tools, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** July 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=1281ffe2c21a303f

## About the Role

* Clearance: Must possess and maintain an active TS/SCI with Polygraph
 * 5 to 8 years of relevant experience with a B.S., or 10+ years with an M.S.
 * Four (4) additional years of software engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree
 * Familiarity with Unix-based systems
 * Experience reverse engineering Linux-based network devices
 * Strong understanding of network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP) and network traffic analysis (e.g., Wireshark)
 * Proficiency developing and modifying software in C/C++, Python, and Assembly
 * Ability to provide sustainment/support for fielded software systems
 * Experience with version control tools such as Git and Subversion
 * Familiarity with Atlassian tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence)
 * Experience supporting production CNO capabilities and operations

What we'd like you to have:

 * Reverse engineering experience on Windows and/or embedded platforms (including RTOS)
 * Additional programming experience in one or more of: Java, JavaScript, Bash, PowerShell, Perl, C#, Rust
 * Experience developing CNO-focused software for Linux, Windows, and/or embedded targets
 * Background in Vulnerability Research and Exploit Development
 * Knowledge of end-to-end SIGINT collection and analysis systems

## Description

BigBear.ai is seeking a CNO NetDev Developer to serve as a general-purpose CNO reverse engineer focused on network-based devices supporting high-impact, mission-forward efforts. In this role, you will design, develop, prototype, modify, and integrate capabilities that deliver mission-centric outcomes. You'll partner closely with analysts, operators, data scientists, and software engineers to provide responsive, tactical support in a fast-moving operational environment.
If you're energized by reverse engineering, network protocols, and building innovative tooling under real-world constraints, this role offers the chance to make immediate mission impact.
What you will do:

 * Augment existing toolsets to meet evolving operational and mission requirements
 * Derive, document, and analyze requirements to ensure technical solutions align with mission objectives
 * Prototype capabilities to validate concepts, demonstrate feasibility, and confirm understanding of requirements
 * Develop deployable toolsets that function effectively within operational constraints and mission environments
 * Test and oversee testing to ensure deliverables are stable, reliable, and ready for deployment


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