Senior CNO Developer with Security Clearance

Research Innovations Inc. (RII) is redefining defense technology. We combine mission-driven impact with cutting-edge research and a culture that values autonomy, creativity, and technical excellence. We are looking for a committed CNO Developer to join our Cyber security team. You will solve uniquely challenging problems for our Defense and Homeland Security customers. Get s#it done. WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
Build offense-grade software that operates in denied, constrained, and adversarial environments
Design, implement, and debug custom CNO capabilities across userland, kernel, and network layers
Tear down, modernize, and re-engineer legacy and acquired tooling for performance, stealth, and maintainability
Develop software that runs where defenders don't want it (Windows, Linux/Unix, embedded, mobile, and network devices)
Perform deep binary analysis and reverse engineering across architectures and calling conventions
Own and evolve reproducible build systems, toolchains, and test harnesses
Work close to the metal: compilers, loaders, memory, execution flow, and runtime behavior
Travel as determined by the customer WHAT YOU HAVE DONE
Significant experience programming in C and Python
Direct experience developing CNO or exploit capabilities
Embedded or firmware development experience on resource-constrained systems
Experience developing in one (1) or more of the following:
Windows applications using Visual Studio or .NET environments
UNIX applications using make files or comparable build environments
Familiarity with software version control tools (e.g., Git, Subversion, or CVS)
Familiarity with CI/CD pipeline concepts and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab, or Bamboo)
Experience using software debugging/troubleshooting tools and techniques
Software Analysis/Reverse Engineering experience
Comfort writing assembly or mixed C/ASM when the problem demands it
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to effectively interact with customers EVEN BETTER
Mentored and coached other engineers or fulfilled the role of Tech Lead
Experience working across OSI layers, including packet-level analysis and manipulation