CNO Programmer-Senior
NetSage, Annapolis Junction, Maryland +1
- Pay
- Not listed by the employer
- Work type
- Not stated
- Level
- Senior
- Area
- Software engineering
- Posted
- Jul 30, 2026
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About the role
At NetSage, we are more than a government contractor—we are a mission-focused partner dedicated to advancing national security through exceptional cyber expertise. We believe our success begins with our people, which is why we invest in and care for our employees. We know that employee retention is mission continuity, and we are committed to building long-term careers where our people can grow alongside our customers' evolving missions. Our employees enjoy meaningful work, competitive compensation, outstanding benefits, and opportunities to expand their skills across multiple mission areas. To learn more about our comprehensive benefits and what it's like to build your career at NetSage, visit our Careers page.
Due to the sensitive nature of the work we support, some job descriptions intentionally provide a high-level overview of the role. If you'd like to learn more about a particular opportunity, we encourage you to apply directly or connect with us through our Get In Touch page. We'd be happy to discuss how your experience aligns with our mission and explore where you can make an impact.
Job Description:
We are seeking a Senior CNO Programmer to support mission-critical cybersecurity efforts by analyzing hardware, software, and operating systems to identify vulnerabilities and enable the development of advanced access capabilities. In this role, you will perform reverse engineering, software analysis, and vulnerability research to evaluate system functionality, uncover weaknesses, and provide technical recommendations that support mission objectives. The ideal candidate for this position will have extensive experience in low-level programming, reverse engineering, and software debugging, with the ability to independently investigate complex technologies and communicate technical findings to mission stakeholders. Please consider applying if you meet the following qualifications.
Required Qualifications:
- TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance.
- A Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Computer Science or a related field and eight (8) years of relevant experience. Also acceptable are a Master of Science (M.S.) degree and six (6) years or no degree and twelve (12) years of relevant experience.
- Four (4) years of professional experience programming in one or more of the following languages: Assembly, C, C++, C#, Perl, or Python.
- Four (4) years of experience performing hardware or software reverse engineering.
- Experience debugging software and analyzing crashes and programmatic flow.
- Demonstrated ability to perform source code analysis to identify software vulnerabilities and document technical findings.
- Strong understanding of computer architecture, operating systems, and low-level software behavior.
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