Our client is seeking a Principal CNO Cloud Exploiter to provide technical expertise supporting mission-critical software and systems for a large U.S. Government contract. This full-time role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects, providing mission-centric solutions in close collaboration with analysts, operators, data scientists, and other software engineers.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze, design, develop, prototype, modify, and integrate solutions to achieve mission results.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to provide tactical support for mission operations.
- Augment and improve existing toolsets to meet mission requirements.
- Derive, document, and analyze technical requirements for various projects.
- Exploit misconfigured APIs and cloud services to optimize performance.
- Build prototypes to demonstrate understanding of mission objectives.
- Develop end-to-end toolsets that operate within mission constraints.
Must Have's:
- Security Clearance: Active or reinstateable TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance required.
- 12+ years of relevant experience and a B.S. in a technical discipline, or an additional 4 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
- Experience with cloud-based architectures, microservices, and Docker.
- Proficiency in developing software systems using Python and JavaScript.
- Ability to support and modify fielded software systems.
- Familiarity with Git, Subversion, and Atlassian tools like Jira and Confluence.
- Strong independent work ethic and team collaboration skills.
- Effective communication skills.
Nice to Have's:
- Reverse engineering for Linux, Windows, and embedded platforms.
- Expertise in C/C++, Java, Bash, PowerShell, Perl, C#, Rust, and Assembly.
- Development of CNO-specific software for Linux, Windows, and embedded applications.
- Experience in vulnerability research and exploit development.
- Knowledge of SIGINT collection and analysis systems.
- Experience with production CNO capabilities and operations.
Location: Laurel, Maryland
Salary : $115,000 - $190,000
Benefits:
- Comprehensive CareFirst Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and dependents.
- Up to 25 days of paid time off (PTO), with 40 hours of PTO carryover.
- 11 Federal Government holidays.
- Work-from-home opportunities available.
- 401K with company contribution, fully vested from day one.
- Potential for discretionary, certification, and sign-on bonuses.
- Employee referral bonus program.
- Annual professional development opportunities.
- 100% premium coverage for life and disability insurance.
- Additional voluntary life insurance available.
- Employee assistance and travel protection programs.
- Financial planning assistance, bereavement leave, and jury duty leave.
- Monthly team and family events.
- Technology and swag budgets.
- Global Entry program benefits.
Mission Box Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value the benefits of diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other attribute or protected characteristic by law. Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for potential access to classified information. Accordingly, US Citizenship is required. Our strategic partner is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract of employment and are subject to change at the discretion of our strategic partner. 
