CNO Developer / Engineer

Mount Indie is looking for a Senior-Level CNO Developer/ Engineer (Windows) capable of developing CNO cyber capabilities and exploitation tools at the speed of need. The candidate will be responsible for researching, developing, coding, architecting, and testing CNO cyber capabilities/tools and techniques within an existing customer environment and without assistance from an AI Coding Assistant (e.g., Github Copilot, ChatGPT, Gemini, etc.), and without the use of AI Developer Tools (e.g., Tabnine, Mutabale, CodeWhisperer, Replit Ghostwriter, etc). Successful candidates for this role must have critical thinking skills and problem-solving skills, be creative, curious, resourceful, and have a passion for conveying a wide range of information through research leading to deeper insights. This role may work independently or participate in project-wide reviews of requirements, system architecture, and detailed design documents. The CNO Developer/ Engineer must be able to collaborate well with a strong lean-forward attitude to shift knowledge left, deliver well, and produce quality results.

• Support research and development, as well as test and evaluation, for software applications, translating operational requirements into technical solutions that provide novel cyberspace capabilities or modernize existing cyberspace capabilities.
• Demonstrable proficiency in creating, debugging, patching, and maintaining software and/or applications in a variety of computer languages (e.g., Python, C++, Rust, and Java, etc.).
• Assist in the improvement/streamlining of development environments to implement software development best practices within legacy and emerging platforms.
• Effectively use computer-assisted software engineering (CASE) tools, automated testing tools, and infrastructure as code (IaaC) capabilities.
• Assist in integrating new/ improved cyberspace capabilities into operations platforms to support intelligence and cyber operations.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills to assist the team in delivering high-quality products on time while continually identifying and mitigating risk factors.
• Be a proactive team player willing to improve others while continuously learning and identifying ways to strengthen the team.
• Demonstrate ability to make decisions, estimates, and recommendations under conditions of urgency based on good judgment, experience, and professional standing.
• Stay updated on the latest advancements in software development, research, and technologies, and identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.
• Demonstrate ability to research and apply new tools, techniques, and solution approaches. Continually learn and improve your skills through sharing with others and taking advantage of available training sources.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Current TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor's degree in computer science (or related field) with seven (7) years of experience working in software development OR ten (10) years of experience in a relevant field.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in programming CNO tools.
• Strong proficiency in two or more programming languages, (e.g., C, C++, Rust, Go, Java, etc.).
• Strong proficiency in common scripting languages, (e.g., Python, Perl, Ruby, Bash, etc.).
• Proficiency in programming techniques to evade host and network intrusion detection.
• Proficiency in network socket programming and network protocol analysis/implementation.
• Experience developing within multiple, isolated environments and deployment into test environments.
• Experience with application development for Windows.
• Experience with x86/x64 or ARM Assembly programming.
• Experience with version control systems such as Git.
• Experience with project management approaches such as Scrum and Kanban.
• Knowledge of kernel development on Windows.
• Familiarity with disassemblers/decompilers, (e.g., IDA Pro, Ghidra, Radare, or Binary Ninja, etc.).
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability independently or to work effectively in a team environment.