Principal CNO Developer (Onsite)

Nightwing•Palm Bay, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets Job Summary Our team covers the full life cycle from emulation, reverse engineering, vulnerability research, and CNO/CNE tool development for various operating systems. Our mission covers a wide range of targets, anything from major consumer electronics to proprietary one-off systems. If it runs code, we have probably looked at it (or will soon.). In addition, the position will provide deliverables for real-world use in relatively short turn-around times. Projects will be undertaken in small teams with close coordination with customers to quickly enhance capabilities or resolve issues in existing tools for real-world applications. Working as part of a team you will also need to be familiar with source management tools such as GIT and team coordination tools like the Atlassian suite of work products. All candidates must be US citizens and be able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. As a Senior Principal Cyber Engineer at Nightwing CODEX, you will take on a hybrid role combining technical leadership, hands-on engineering, and client interaction. In this role, you will be responsible for leading technical efforts within our cyber engineering team, providing mentorship and guidance to junior engineers, and ensuring the success of our cybersecurity solutions. You will also travel to customer sites for key test events, coordinating efforts to assess and secure client systems in real-world scenarios. This position is an onsite role.

Requirements

TS/SCI Clearance Required
Typically requires a Bachelor’s in science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred) and a minimum of 10 years of prior engineering experience or equivalent experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations
Experience with C/C++ on Unix/Linux platforms using Make/CMake build systems
Experience with Python
Practical knowledge of project execution
Ability to make enhancements to and develop software tools
Understanding of low-level programming concepts
Experience with source management tools
Familiarity with stack frames, calling conventions, and memory management
Understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP stacks, wire-level protocols, RF communications, BGP, routing protocols, or others)
May have practical knowledge of project management

Nice To Haves

Experience developing and productizing N-days
Utilizing full system emulation for research and analysis
Experience with assembly language (x86/64, ARM, PPC, Mips, etc.)
Experience with Linux/Unix bootloaders (e.g. u-boot, aboot)
Experience with and knowledge of SELinux, cgroups, and other Linux permission models
Experience developing against or working with large opensource projects

Responsibilities

Technical Leadership: Serve as the technical lead on cyber engineering projects, guiding a team of engineers to ensure solutions meet project requirements and adhere to industry best practices.
Customer Engagement: Act as the primary technical point of contact with clients, translating complex technical requirements into actionable tasks and ensuring clear communication with stakeholders.
Travel for Test Events: Attend and participate in customer test events, performing on-site assessments, providing technical support, and ensuring the deployment of secure solutions in real-world scenarios.
Mentorship: Mentor junior engineers, providing technical guidance, training, and career development support to build a strong, knowledgeable team.
Documentation and Reporting: Develop and maintain technical documentation, project plans, and status reports, keeping clients and internal stakeholders informed of progress and issues.