CNO Developer at MANTECH

Compensation

$91,600 – $153,800/yr

Location: Annapolis Junction, Maryland
Type: Full-time
Level: senior
Added to Metaintro: Aug 11, 2026

Description

MANTECH is hiring a full-time CNO Developer in Annapolis Junction, Maryland, to develop custom cyberspace capabilities for operational tools, exploits, post-exploitation frameworks, and automation systems. The role involves vulnerability research, weaponization, integration with operational infrastructure, testing, deployment, legacy maintenance, documentation, and operational readiness exercises. Candidates need a bachelor’s degree and progressively responsible experience or equivalent experience, proficiency in compiled and scripting languages, familiarity with operational security, and an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph. The projected compensation range is $91,600 to $153,800, with health insurance and other benefits available.

Required Skills

C
C++
Rust
Go
Python
PowerShell
Bash
Docker
CMake

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree and progressively responsible experience, or equivalent experience through alternative education and experience combinations.
Required Previous Experiences: At least 3 years of software development experience, preferably in offensive or defensive cyberspace operations.
Four years of experience for the bachelor’s-degree path.
Eight years of experience for the high-school path.
Six years of experience for the associate-degree path.
Two years of experience for the master’s-degree path.
Progressively responsible experience for the PhD path.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience developing capabilities for Windows and Linux target environments.
Understanding of exploitation techniques and post-exploitation workflows.
Experience developing capabilities for macOS, mobile, or embedded platforms.
Knowledge of containerization and capability packaging with Docker.
Understanding of encryption protocols and cryptographic implementations.
Experience with cross-platform development and build systems using CMake or Makefile.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
Previous work supporting CNO or OC missions.