Senior Software Engineer/CNO Developer

Job Description

Job Description

Required Clearance: TS/SCI

Required Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen

Position Description:

As a Senior Software Engineer/Developer, you will work as a technical expert in the design, development, assessment, and fielding of advanced cyber capabilities and software solutions supporting offensive, defensive, and command and control (C2) cyberspace operations. Operating within a complex and dynamic mission environment, this position is integral to supporting Air Force Cyberspace Command and U.S. Cyber Command objectives. You will be directly involved with developing, modifying, and maintaining mission-critical software and cyber tools, and manages high-impact projects to enable operational readiness and capability advancement.

Required Experience:

Candidate must be capable of working in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate must have four years of recent system/software engineering experience with a strong understanding of software architectures. The candidate will possess and maintain required skills to include, but not limited to:

• Experience designing, developing, integrating, testing, and developing cyberspace capabilities/software solutions

• Experience with Windows-based command line and script development

• A deep understanding of C or C++ is mandatory

• Experience with Bash, Python, C#, or PowerShell

• Experience with exploit development

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to convey technical ideas in a clear, logical fashion and translate highly technical data into easily comprehensible, actionable requirements is essential

NICE TO HAVE EXPERIENCE:

• Familiarity with DoD, Air Force, and national-level cyber policies, procedures, and security protocols for handling classified materials.

• Experience with DoD networks.

• Strong coding proficiency in supported languages and secure software development frameworks.

• Advanced project management skills, including planning, scheduling, and risk assessment for complex, multi-agency projects.

• Excellent communication abilities, capable of preparing and presenting technical reports, briefings, and decision papers for senior leadership.

• Ability to adapt to evolving technologies, foresee technological impacts, and tailor tools and practices to specific mission sets.

Education Requirements:

Minimum: B.S. in Computer Science or related degree

Nice-to-have: M.S. in Computer Science or related degree