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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead CNO Developer (Onsite) - **Company:** NIGHTWING LLC - **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $122,000.0 - $253,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Bash Shell, C++ (Programming Language), Network Sockets, Configuration Management, Computer Programming, Software Debugging, Perl (Programming Language), Cryptographic Protocols, Intrusion Detection Systems, Python (Programming Language), Network Protocols, OllyDBg, Windows PowerShell, Reverse Engineering, Scripting, Git, IDA Pro, Software Version Control - **Published:** May 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000fze43v ## About the Role + Bachelor's Degree plus twelve (12) years of experience, Master's Degree plus ten (10) years of experience, or PhD plus eight (8) years of experience + Minimum twelve (12) years' experience programming in Assembly, C, C++, Java, Perl, and/or Python + Minimum ten (10) years of experience programming CNO tools + Minimum five (5) years of experience leading, managing, and/or supervising teams in support of CNO capability development + Minimum four (4) years of experience programming techniques to evade host and/or network-based IDS + Minimum four (4) years' experience in network sockets programming and application-level protocols Specialized Qualifications: + Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C/C++, and/or Assembly, along with scripting languages (e.g., Bash, PowerShell), + Deep understanding of operating systems internals and kernel-level programming + Expertise in exploitation techniques, including buffer overflows, heap spraying, privilege escalation, and more + Knowledge of modern encryption protocols, defense evasion strategies, and network interception + Understanding of network protocols and sockets, common CNO techniques, exploitation mitigations such as DEP and ASLR, and modern software engineering concepts + Experience with reverse engineering frameworks (e.g., IDA Pro, Ghidra, OllyDbg) and disassemblers/debuggers + Experience providing technical leadership and guidance + Experience managing workloads and priorities ensuring teams meet deadlines + Experience mentoring team members, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and professional growth + Experience with project management best practices such as Scrum and Kanban methodologies + Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) along with understanding of basic configuration management principles The salary associated with this position** **$122,000-$253,000** **is commensurate with the selected candidate's qualifications, years of relevant experience, and demonstrated level of expertise. Compensation will be determined based on these factors to ensure alignment with skills, responsibilities, and market standards. ## Description The candidate will lead a team of developers in the design, development, testing, and maintenance of CNO capabilities tailored to meet operational mission requirements. They will oversee all aspects of prototyping and capability delivery, ensuring alignment with the Customer's objectives. 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