Sr. Software Developer - CNO Developer

Senior Software / CNO Developer

Columbia, Maryland

Job Description

X8 is seeking a Senior Software / CNO Developer to provide embedded operations support, capability integration, and rapid prototyping for mission-critical cyber operations. This role collaborates with headquarters and local customers developing and integrate cutting-edge Computer Network Operations (CNO) tools.

The ideal candidate brings deep software-development experience, strong low-level programming skills, and the ability to independently research software and device vulnerabilities, document findings, and rapidly develop prototype demonstrations in classified mission environments.

What You'll Be Doing

• Provide embedded operations support, capability integration, and rapid prototyping in support of the customer mission.

• Collaborate with headquarters and local customers to develop and integrate cutting-edge CNO tools.

• Conduct independent research into software and device vulnerabilities.

• Document technical findings and present results to mission and technical stakeholders.

• Develop software prototype demonstrations to evaluate and communicate new capabilities.

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline with 10+ years of relevant experience; additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree, OR a Master's degree with 7+ years of relevant experience.

• Experience with software development, reverse engineering, vulnerability analysis, cybersecurity, AI/ML, cloud computing, and/or full-stack development.

• Hands-on software development experience using C/C++ and Python.

• Assembly-language experience on any platform or processor.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring

• Experience with C/C++, Java, Python, scripting languages, and Assembly; Linux, Windows, and mobile platforms; x86, ARM, or MIPS architectures; and CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP, or another DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification.

WHY JOIN X8?

• Influence mission-impacting decisions in cyber and national defense.

• Operate in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment with high visibility and autonomy.

• Direct impact on company trajectory and market expansion.

• Competitive salary and benefits.

MINIMUM CLEARANCE REQUIRED

• Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph is required.

Compensation

• Competitive Salary (depending on education and experience)

• Bonus potential

• 401K Match - 10%

• Paid time off - 24 PTO Days, 13 Holiday

• Medical Benefits - 100% Employee, 80% Dependent, $1000 company paid HSA Contribution