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# Principal CNO Developer

- **Company:** Ring0 Technologies, Inc.
- **Location:** Fort Meade, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $180,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Software Applications, Assembly Language, Confluence, JIRA, Unit Testing, Unix, Computer Programming, Software Debugging, Networking Hardware, Python (Programming Language), Program Analysis, Reverse Engineering, TCP/IP, 64bit, Software Troubleshooting, Atlassian Tools, Windows Kernel
- **Published:** June 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=fe9484cdb51c9704

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Technical troubleshooting support?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, Design and develop new hardware or software based CNO capabilities.
Manage the designing, developing, documenting, testing, and debugging of applications software and systems.

Apply expert knowledge of security concepts and networks.

Ensure software standards are met.

Proficiency in Python and C/C++ programming.

Proven experience in troubleshooting and debugging complex systems.

Proficiency in low-level internals in one or more technology areas (e.g. Windows, Unix, Mobile, Network devices).

Proficiency with networking (TCP/IP) and socket level programming.

Qualifications:Required:
US Citizen with an active TS/SCI with Poly

Bachelor's degree or equivalent and 10+ years relevant experience

CNO capability development experience.
The work associated with this position will be performed onsite

Experience managing/leading teams

Communicate status with leadership and customers

Good verbal and written communication skills

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Desired Skills

Software Analysis/Reverse Engineering experience.
Understand assembly programming concepts.
Unit Test experience.
Experience using Atlassian products (JIRA, Confluence, Crucible)
Ability to handle stress and work well under pressure.
Analytical and Critical Thinking Skills.
Programming knowledge/experience with Windows Kernel, or Assembly Language (x86 and 64-bit Intel / AMD, MIPS)



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