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# CNO Software Developer

- **Company:** Gormat, LLC
- **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $126,000.0 - $141,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** .NET Framework, Microsoft Windows, C++ (Programming Language), Code Review, Cyber Security, Computer Programming, Linux, Python (Programming Language), Linux Kernel, Rapid Prototyping Process, Software Engineering, WinDBg, Computer Network Operations, Information Technology, Purple Team (Cyber Security), Cyber Warfare, Programming Languages
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/usc18ca8ca8ed5e800efd3fba617ab9652

## About the Role

conducting design/code reviews, and continually sharpening your own skills in programming, Windows internals, Linux internals, and low-level engineering.Applying offensive cyber domain expertise, including red/purple team operations, to develop and deliver mission-critical solutions.What Required Qualifications You'll Bring:USCC JQR qualified (Joint Qualification Record) personnel with proven experience in offensive cyber operations or equivalent contract/civilian workBachelor's degree in related field (Computer Science, Cybersecurity, etc.) and 5+ years of experience in exploit/CNO tool development, with preference for offensive domain/red/purple team operators; Master's degree in related field and 3+ years of exploit/CNO tool development experience; 4+ additional years of directly related exploit/CNO tool development experience may be considered in lieu of degreeProficiency with programming languages such as .NET, Python, C/C++, and/or ASMAbility to analyze proof-of-concept exploit/CVE
vulnerability and engineer it to be stable and testableTechnical Operating System Knowledge with Linux or WindowsAbility to generate accurate documentation for developers and testers What Desired Qualifications You'll Bring:Minimum 6-8 years of experience in exploit/CNO tool developmentExperience with rapid prototyping and automation tooling for advancing rapid outcomesNetworking protocol/testing expertiseCertified/trained in one or more of the following: Corelan Bootcamp/Advanced, ManTech ACTP Windows/Linux/VR&E, OSCP, OSED, OSWE, BCI Training, USCC CCD Developer (Senior)Experience with Ghidra, GDB, WinDebug, or FuzzingPrior experience in offensive cyber operations, red/purple team activities, or equivalent work from a contract/civilian positionLocation: Fort Meade/Columbia MD (On-Customer Site/Embedded)NOTE: This position requires USCC JQR qualified personnel with proven offensive domain experience. Preference will be given to candidates with red/purple team backgrounds and rapid
prototyping skills over traditional software development experience. Defensive-only or network operations center experience will not be considered sufficient for this role.TS/SCI with polygraph is required.Job Posted by ApplicantPro