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# Expert CNO Developer

- **Company:** Mantech International Corporation
- **Location:** Aurora, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Software Applications, Assembly Language, Confluence, JIRA, Unit Testing, Unix, Software Quality, Computer Programming, Software Debugging, Networking Hardware, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Network Protocols, Program Analysis, Reverse Engineering, TCP/IP, Computer Network Operations, Software Troubleshooting, Atlassian Tools, Programming Languages
- **Published:** July 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/615D34E35EC5408C9014527AD3702BF1/job/

## About the Role

* High school diploma and 12+ years of technical work experience, orBS degree and 8+ years of technical work experience, orMS Degree and 6+ years of technical work experience
 * Experience in Python and C/C++ programming languages
 * Experience with troubleshooting and debugging
 * 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 in software analysis or reverse engineering
 * Understanding of assembly language programming
 * Familiarity with unit testing frameworks and practices
 * Experience using Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence, Crucible)
 * Experience leading technical CNO solutions

Clearance Requirements:

 * Must be a US citizen
 * Must be able to obtain TS/SCI security clearance and be willing and successfully complete polygraph

Physical Requirements:

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

## Description

MANTECH seeks a highly experienced and innovative Expert CNO Developer to join our team in Aurora, CO In this role, you will lead the development of mission-critical cyber capabilities and lead efforts in advanced Computer Network Operations (CNO) and drive technical excellence in CNO development. You'll be part of a dynamic team working on next-generation solutions that safeguard national security systems., * Designing and developing new hardware- or software-based Computer Network Operations (CNO) capabilities

 * Managing the design, development, documentation, testing, and debugging of software applications and systems
 * Applying expert knowledge of network and security concepts to support capability development
 * Communicating status updates and technical progress to leadership and stakeholders
 * Ensuring software quality and compliance with development standards


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