Senior CNO Developer

Description & Requirements Unlock the secrets of intelligence with MANTECH! Join a dynamic team at the forefront of national security, providing advanced solutions to government intelligence agencies. Since 1968, we’ve been solving the toughest challenges with groundbreaking tech. Explore thrilling projects in Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, IT, Data Analytics and Software Development. Elevate your career and make a difference. Your adventure begins now-unleash your potential with MANTECH! MANTECH seeks a highly experienced and innovative Expert CNO Developer to join our team in Aurora, CO. In this role, you will lead the development of mission-critical cyber capabilities and lead efforts in advanced Computer Network Operations (CNO) and drive technical excellence in CNO development. You’ll be part of a dynamic team working on next-generation solutions that safeguard national security systems. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Designing and developing new hardware- or software-based Computer Network Operations (CNO) capabilities Managing the design, development, documentation, testing, and debugging of software applications and systems Design and develop end-to-end data flow and tasking for CNO tools developed Applying expert knowledge of network and security concepts to support capability development Communicating status updates and technical progress to leadership and stakeholders Ensuring software quality and compliance with development standards Minimum Qualifications: BS degree in a relevant technical discipline and 12+ years of technical work experience, or MS Degree in a relevant technical discipline and 10+ years of technical work experience, or PhD in a relevant technical discipline and 8+ years of technical work experience, or High school diploma and 16+ years of technical work experience Experience in Python and C/C++ programming languages Experience with troubleshooting and debugging complex systems Experience with low-level system internals across one or more platforms (e.g., Windows, Unix, Mobile, or network devices) Experience with networking protocols (TCP/IP) and socket-level programming Experience with developing CNO capabilities Experience managing and leading the development of technical CNO solutions Preferred Qualifications: Experience in software analysis or reverse engineering Experience with assembly language programming concepts Experience with unit testing frameworks and practices Experience using Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence, Crucible) Clearance Requirements: Must have a current/active TS/SCI w/Polygraph security clearance and be willing and able to obtain another polygraph prior to start, if required Physical Requirements: Must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 50% of the time. The projected compensation range for this position is $128,800.00-$214,500.00. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, MANTECH invests in its employees beyond just compensation. MANTECH’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, short-term and long-term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections. MANTECH considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation. If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email us at and provide your name and contact information.

Created: 2026-03-11