CNO Developer

Would you like to perform rewarding work while contributing to the success of an established, growing company? Navstar is an award-winning organization that has a proven track record of successfully providing IT services and solutions both as a prime and sub-contractor on mission-focused IT programs. Our employees are integral players in support of mission-critical programs focused on our National Security.

Role Description: We’re looking for a mission-driven CNO Developer to join our CNO (Computer Network Operations) team in support of advanced cyber capabilities. You’ll help design and deliver low-level software tools and capabilities that directly enable national security missions. This is a hands-on, impactful role for someone who thrives in reverse engineering, software development, and complex problem-solving. You’ll work shoulder-to-shoulder with top talent in a collaborative environment focused on solving real-world problems that matter.

Required Skills and Qualifications: To be eligible for this position you must hold an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.

Design and develop new CNO capabilities, tools, and applications

Independently contribute to full-lifecycle software development, including documentation, testing, and debugging

Troubleshoot and debug complex, low-level software systems

Apply your knowledge of networking (TCP/IP), socket programming, and secure code development

Collaborate with engineers, analysts, and mission partners to ensure performance and security

Maintain high standards for software quality, testing, and code documentation

Strong proficiency in Python or C/C++

Experience with network programming (TCP/IP) and socket-level development

Experience troubleshooting and debugging complex systems

JR LCAT: Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (e.g., Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or similar) and 4 years of software engineering experience

(OR) High School diploma and minimum of 8 years of relevant technical experience (OR) A Master’s degree in a relevant discipline and 2 years relevant technical experience

JR LCAT: Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (e.g., Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or similar) and 4 years of software engineering experience

(OR) High School diploma and minimum of 12 years of relevant technical experience (OR) A Master’s degree in a relevant discipline and 6 years relevant technical experience

SR LCAT: Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (e.g., Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or similar) and 12 years of software engineering experience

(OR) High School diploma and minimum of 16 years of relevant technical experience (OR) A Master’s degree in a relevant discipline and 10 years relevant technical experience (OR) A PhD in a relevant discipline and 8 years of relevant experience

Desired Skills and Qualifications: Experience developing CNO capabilities or reverse engineering software

Familiarity with assembly-level concepts

Experience with low-level system internals across platforms (Windows, Unix, mobile, or network devices)

Understanding of unit testing and test automation

Familiarity with Atlassian tools such as JIRA, Confluence, or Crucible

Pay Rate: In compliance with Maryland’s Equal Pay for Equal Work law, the annual base salary range for this position is $150,000 - $275,000. This range represents the base pay for this role and is provided in accordance with Maryland’s requirements to disclose compensation in job postings. Please note that actual compensation may vary based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, education, skills, internal equity, and market conditions. In addition to base salary, candidates hired into this position may be eligible for a hiring bonus of $10,000.00, subject to applicable contingencies and Navstar policy.

About Navstar For 20 years Navstar has provided high-quality Innovative Technology Services and Solutions throughout the Intelligence Community. We would not have achieved the success we have without the best AllStar team; this is not just a place to work, Navstar is a community. At Navstar everything we do revolves around listening to both our customers and employees, delivering the results they expect, and being a trusted partner as both a prime and subcontractor. We have a proven track record of successfully providing innovative technology services and solutions on highly mission-focused programs; all while enjoying what we do at the same time. Security is our priority; together, we will make the nation a safer place.

Benefits at Navstar Highly Competitive Health Care Premiums, including 100% employer paid for employee

Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care

Generous PTO and Federal Holiday Paid Leave

Employer Paid STD/LTD

Employer Paid Life Insurance

401K plan and Employer Match

Referral and Opportunity Referral Programs

Professional Development Assistance

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

Navstar, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religious beliefs, national origin, disability, U.S. veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics under federal, state or local law.

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