Android CNO Developer
Markon Solutions4 months ago
Dulles, VA, USAMid Level
Base Salary
$130k - $250k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design custom software tools and techniques for the Android platform.
- Own the end-to-end design and development of custom software.
- Diagnose and debug issues using COTS and GOTS tools.
- Develop documentation for operating and supporting software and techniques.
- Mentor and lead junior-level developers to accomplish mission objectives.
- Solve real-time cyber challenges.
- Develop, test, and debug CNO tools and techniques using Python and C.
- Perform network sockets programming and packet-level analysis of IP, TCP, and application-level protocols.
- Trace code execution in debuggers and reverse engineer native binaries.
- Develop proof-of-concept exploit software.
Requirements
- Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
- Minimum of 4 years of related experience.
- Related bachelor’s degree, or an additional 6 years of related experience substituted for the degree.
- Experience developing, testing, and debugging Python and C.
- Experience with UNIX applications using make files or comparable build environments.
- Experience programming CNO tools and techniques.
- Expert packet-level understanding of IP, TCP, and application-level protocols.
- Experience using WinDbg, gdb, or IDA Pro for code tracing and debugging.
- Knowledge of Unix kernel internals, runtime linking/loading, object file formats, file system internals, access-control mechanisms, and process/thread APIs and data structures.
- Understanding of ASLR, DEP, and NX security protections, including how to defeat and detect defeats.
- Experience with version-control software such as git or GitLab.
- Preferred: native-level mobile development, vulnerability analysis, ARM assembly, SELinux, application sandboxing, Objective-C, Swift, or C++ programming.
- A Computer Science bachelor’s degree is highly desired.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment with changing requirements.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
- 401(k) match and flexible spending accounts.
- Employee assistance program, training, and tuition assistance.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- On-site work in the Dulles, Virginia area; posting remains open until filled.
About Markon Solutions
Markon Solutions provides cyber, digital transformation, and critical intelligence consulting services to U.S. federal agencies, including the Intelligence Community. The privately held firm delivers technology-enabled services such as red teaming, software engineering, and secure infrastructure support across classified programs. Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, it operates as a government contractor focused on national security missions and enterprise IT modernization.