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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # CNO Software Engineer Level 2 - **Company:** ADAPTIC, LLC - **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, Big Data, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Computer Networks, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Ansible, Red Team (Cyber Security), Reverse Engineering, Security Software, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Computer Network Operations, Mitre Att&ck, Software Application Programming, Information Technology, Malware Detection, Terraform, Blue Team (Cyber Security), Atlassian Bamboo, Docker, Jenkins, Vulnerability Analysis, Artifactory, Programming Languages - **Published:** August 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.wayup.com/i-j-CNO-Software-Engineer-Level-2-Adaptic-610158662109092/ ## About the Role + Active TS/SCI with polygraph + Fourteen (14) years of experience as a Software Engineer on programs/contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity + Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline + Four (4) years of additional SWE experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree + At least two (2) years of experience developing applications using modern programming languages (e.g., C, C++, C#, Java, Python) + At least two (2) years of experience developing on Windows or UNIX/Linux systems + At least two (2) years of experience with DevOps tools and technologies (e.g., Docker, Terraform, Ansible, Packer, Artifactory) + At least one (1) year of experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, Bamboo) + At least one (1) year of experience with cybersecurity tools or techniques, such as reverse engineering, vulnerability research, or MITRE ATT&CK _Nice to Have _ + Experience supporting Red Team, Blue Team, or Hunt operations + Strong understanding of cybersecurity concepts, network fundamentals, and threat detection + Experience analyzing binaries, memory, logs, or network traffic + Experience leading technical efforts or mentoring junior engineers + Familiarity with scalable system design, automation, or cloud-based environments ## Description Build the Tools Behind the Mission: Join us as a CNO Software Engineer! Don't just write code-build the capabilities that power Computer Network Operations. Supporting the DoD and Intelligence Community, you'll work alongside Red, Blue, and Hunt teams to develop, enhance, and sustain tools used to detect, analyze, and defend against evolving threats. This role is ideal for experienced engineers who are ready to lead development efforts, influence system design, and drive technical solutions that directly impact mission success. _Your Impact _ You'll lead and co __ntribute to the development of cybersecurity tools and mission systems-balancing hands-on development with technical direction across efforts. 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