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# CNO DEVELOPER - Firmware - 10+ yrs of Experience - TS/SCI w/Poly clearance is required - SB - 216

- **Company:** Halogen Engineering Group, Inc.
- **Location:** Fort Meade, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $205,000.0 - $217,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Firmware, Reverse Engineering, SAS (Software), Software Engineering, Information Technology, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** October 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/cno-developer-firmware-10-yrs-of-experience-ts-sci-w-poly-clearance-is-required-sb-216-fort-george-g-meade-md--ff18ed4a-0359-450c-ae0b-e0eafd889bd8

## About the Role

Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements., * Strong proficiency in C programming

 * Experience doing reverse engineering on diverse architectures

Desired Skills

 * Experience with vulnerability research
 * Experience analyzing or developing firmware, * 10 years of experience with a Bachelors Degree
 * 8 years experience with a Masters Degree
 * 6 year of experience with a Doctorate degree
 * The years of experience must be in software development or an extremely related discipline.
 * This LCAT also requires 3 years of cybersecurity/CNO-specific development.
 * Degree must be in Computer Science or Computer Engineering (or something extremely similar)

## Description

CNO Developer - Firmware - 10+ yrs of Experience - TS/SCI w/Poly RequiredHalogen Engineering Group is looking for a CNO Developer that is experienced with firmware. We are looking for a SAS member for our team to support development of new and existing capabilities.Location: Fort Meade, MD Travel Required: NoShift: DayRemote Type: OnsiteSecurity Clearance: Current TS/SCIPolygraph: Salary RangeThe projected compensation range for this position is 205K to 217K (annualized USD). Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.Requirements Strong proficiency in C programmingExperience doing reverse engineering on diverse architecturesDesired Skills Experience with vulnerability researchExperience analyzing or developing firmwareQualifications10 years of experience with a Bachelors Degree8 years experience with a Masters Degree6 year of experience with a Doctorate degree The years of experience must be in software development or an extremely related discipline. This LCAT also requires 3 years of cybersecurity/CNO-specific development.Degree must be in Computer Science or Computer Engineering (or something extremely similar)BenefitsCareFirst InsuranceMedical PlansThree available medical plans-2 Platinum PPO Plans ($0 Deductible) and 1 HSA Plan ($1500 deductible)Halogen pays 100% Medical Premium Costs up to $25,000CareFirst Wellness Rewards ProgramDental PlanHalogen pays 50% of the plan costsVision PlanHalogen pays 100% of the plan costs401K Retirement Plan· 10% contribution paid by the company, automatically vested and paid in each pay period.Life Insurance, AD&D, Short and Long Term Disability CoveragePaid Time Off· 20 Paid Time Off Days· 6 Federal Holidays· 5 Floating HolidaysBonuses· Based on performance and billable hoursHalogen Engineering Group does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Desired Skills