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Provides subject matter proficiency for work described in the task. Responsible for providing analytical skills to support process improvement, specialized studies, and definition of requirements. Typical duties include analysis, planning, developing requirements documents, building functional models, developing procedures, developing functional architectures, and other related management and technical duties. Requires expertise in specialty areas.
Shall perform engineering tasks for back-end design and development efforts including, but not limited to, developing back-end architectures to support current and new system capabilities and integrations, RESTful API development and modification, database management, and data model development and optimization.

This Role Is a Good Fit If You…

• Like structured work with clear expectations
• Take pride in accuracy and consistency
• Want to grow into more responsibility over time
• Are comfortable working independently with support when needed

This role is not well suited for candidates who require daily task lists, close supervision, or highly structured workdays.

Required Skills:

• 7 years of software development experience in object-oriented and scripted languages (see section 4.2) with the ability to apply several tool suites related to DevSecOps, microservices and containers.
• Demonstrated experience in preparing, conducting, and documenting various systems tests and results to verify system operability and compliance with project standards and requirements.
• 3 years of experience with bug tracking software (e.g., Jira).
• 3 years of experience testing web-based applications.
• 3 years of experience participating in software development programs or projects.
• 3 years of experience performing back-end web design and development.
• Demonstrated experience with relational databases, RESTful API development and communication, and system integrations.
• 3 years of experience with the following: AWS Infrastructure, Kubernetes, and RedHat Linux.
• Practical experience developing in a cloud environment.
• Experience with integrating data from unclassified to classified application deployments.
• 5 years of experience with Jenkins and GitLab.
• 5 years of experience with at least five (5) of the following:
  
  • Postgress
  • RDS
  • Exodus
  • Python
  • Luna
  • Java
  • Docker
  • OpenJDK
  • Ansible
  • Packer
  • Maven
  • Kubernetes
  • Red Hat

Required Interpersonal Skills:

• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Must be able to work under pressure and prioritize competing assignments with tight deadlines in environments with frequent interruptions.
• Demonstrate a personal commitment and drive to meet or exceed objectives.
• Be self-motivated, organized, and capable of proactively identifying, sourcing, and handling multiple initiatives at one given time to successful completion.
• Be a team player and willing to work in a fast paced, fluid environment.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

• Experience using Agile Test-Driven development.
• Experience integrating into DoW DevSecOps environments.
• 5 years of experience with CI/CD software development.
• Demonstrated experience in utilizing UX design tool suites (e.g., Sketch, InVision).
• Experience structuring data so it can be integrated into machine learning technologies or AI capabilities.

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• 7 years of experience in the functional area.
• A Master’s degree may substitute for 2 years of experience.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be eligible or have an active TS/SCI clearance.

Location – JBSA-Lackland, TX or Fort Meade, MD

Schedule – Remote (Hybrid) No more than 50 miles from office.

As a DevSecOps Engineer to design, you will develop and maintain on-demand ephemeral test automation ranges in secure environments. This position will support U.S. Air Force and related defense missions by enabling automated test and development pipelines across a variety of virtualization and cloud platforms. The role requires adaptability, rapid prototyping, and strong DevSecOps practices to deliver innovative solutions within highly regulated environments.

This is not a traditional enterprise cloud application engineering role. Instead, the engineer will focus on building test automation environments, ephemeral compute stacks, reusable CI/CD components, and custom workflows to accelerate mission software development and validation.

Candidate must be capable of working in a fast-paced. The successful candidate must have four years of recent system/software engineering experience with a strong understanding of software architectures. The candidate will possess and maintain required skills to include, but not limited to:

• Active TS/SCI clearance, or the ability to obtain and maintain one.
• 5+ years of experience in DevOps, Systems Engineering, or Infrastructure Automation.
• Hands-on experience with:
• GitOps & CI/CD tools (GitLabCI, Jenkins)
• IaC tools: Terraform, Ansible
• Image building: Packer or equivalent for Linux and Windows automation
• Virtualization platforms: Libvirt, QEMU, AWS, Azure
• Scripting: Python, Bash, PowerShell• Strong ability to prototype solutions quickly and evolve them into modular, reusable systems.
• Experience with ephemeral environments, automated range deployments, or test infrastructure.
• Excellent communication skills for gathering requirements and interfacing with developer teams.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and secure coding practices.

• Familiarity with DoD, Air Force, and national-level cyber policies, procedures, and security protocols for handling classified materials.
• Experience with DoD networks.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes and container orchestration (beneficial but not required).
• Knowledge of file forensics, data transformation, and test data management in automation contexts.
• Experience working in defense or classified environments with adherence to RMF/ATO and related compliance standards.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies including Large Language Model, Machine Learning and Research and Development to support rapid development and prototyping.

In this role you will:

• Design, implement, and manage GitOps CI/CD workflows leveraging GitLabCI and reusable pipeline components.
• Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform, Ansible, and Packer (or similar image-building tools) for both Linux and Windows platforms.
• Build and maintain ephemeral test environments on AWS, Azure, and local Linux virtualization stacks (Libvirt, QEMU).
• Develop and maintain Python, Bash, and PowerShell scripts to support test automation, prototyping, and system integration.
• Rapidly prototype MVP solutions to meet evolving mission requirements, with the ability to refine disposable code into reusable, production-ready modules.
• Deploy and configure temporary or experimental compute stacks in non-production test environments, including some networking setup/configuration.
• Support file analysis and novel file type handling for test automation, forensic evaluation, and data fixture management.
• Collaborate closely with system/software developers to gather requirements and deliver tailored automation solutions.
• Apply AGILE development practices and ensure strict adherence to SecOps and code hygiene standards.
• Safely operate across networks of varying classifications, following mandatory data transfer processes and security guidelines.

• Must have or obtain a security clearance (TS/SCI)

San Antonio, TX

Provides subject matter proficiency for work described in the task. Responsible for providing analytical skills to support process improvement, specialized studies, and definition of requirements. Typical duties include analysis, planning, developing requirements documents, building functional models, developing procedures, developing functional architectures, and other related management and technical duties. Requires expertise in specialty areas. Front End Developer shall perform engineering tasks for front-end design and development efforts including, but not limited to, creating technical design drawings, mockups, wireframes, and other associated documentation for PMO and stakeholder review, planning and implementing modifications to Graphic Use Interfaces (GUIs), constructing and optimizing various UI elements, optimizing system navigation practices and elements, and facilitating operator ease of use for user-facing feature development.

This Role Is a Good Fit If You…
• Like structured work with clear expectations
• Take pride in accuracy and consistency
• Want to grow into more responsibility over time
• Are comfortable working independently with support when needed
This role is not well suited for candidates who require daily task lists, close supervision, or highly structured workdays.

Required Skills:
• 7 years of software development experience in object-oriented and scripted languages (see section 4.2) with the ability to apply several tool suites related to DevSecOps, microservices and containers.
• Demonstrated experience in preparing, conducting, and documenting various systems tests and results to verify system operability and compliance with project standards and requirements.
• 3 years of experience with bug tracking software (Jira).
• Demonstrated experience engaging in agile, user-centric application design, ensuring best-of-breed UI/UX standards.
• Demonstrated experience in generating system wireframes, mockups, etc. considering multiple user personas.
• 3 years of recent and relevant experience performing front-end web design and development.
• 3 years of experience testing web-based applications.
• 3 years of experience participating in software development programs or projects.
• Practical experience developing in a cloud environment.
• Experience with integrating data from unclassified to classified application deployments.
• 5 years of experience with Jenkins and GitLab.
• 5 years of experience with at least five (5) of the following:
• Apache
• Ember
• Javascript
• Jaguar
• Java
• Cricket
• Node

Required Interpersonal Skills:
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Must be able to work under pressure and prioritize competing assignments with tight deadlines in environments with frequent interruptions.
• Demonstrate a personal commitment and drive to meet or exceed objectives.
• Be self-motivated, organized, and capable of proactively identifying, sourcing, and handling multiple initiatives at one given time to successful completion.
• Be a team player and willing to work in a fast paced, fluid environment.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:
• Experience using Agile Test-Driven development.
• Experience integrating into DoD DevSecOps environments.
• Demonstrated experience in utilizing UX design tool suites (e.g., Sketch, InVision).
• 5 years of experience with CI/CD software development.

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• 7 years of experience in the functional area.
• A Master’s degree may substitute for 2 years of experience.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be eligible or have an active TS/SCI clearance.

Location – JBSA-Lackland, TX or Fort Meade, MD

Schedule – Remote (Hybrid) No more than 50 miles from office.

Provides subject matter proficiency for work described in the task. Responsible for providing analytical skills to support process improvement, specialized studies, and definition of requirements. Typical duties include analysis, planning, developing requirements documents, building functional models, developing procedures, developing functional architectures, and other related management and technical duties. Requires expertise in specialty areas. Performs engineering tasks for front-end design and development efforts including, but not limited to, creating technical design drawings, mockups, wireframes, and other associated documentation for the JCC2 PMO and stakeholder review, planning and implementing modifications to Graphic User Interfaces (GUIs), constructing and optimizing various UI elements, optimizing system navigation practices and elements, and facilitating operator ease of use for user-facing feature development.

This Role Is a Good Fit If You…
• Like structured work with clear expectations
• Take pride in accuracy and consistency
• Want to grow into more responsibility over time
• Are comfortable working independently with support when needed
This role is not well suited for candidates who require daily task lists, close supervision, or highly structured workdays.

Required Skills:
• 10 years of experience in the functional area. A Master’s degree may substitute for 2 years of experience.
• 5 years of relevant experience, experience leading complex DevSecOps programs with an emphasis on cloud, cyber and platform technologies.
• Demonstrated experience in preparing, conducting, and documenting various systems tests and results to verify system operability and compliance with project standards and requirements.
• Demonstrated experience engaging in agile, user-centric application design, ensuring best-of-breed UI/UX standards.
• Demonstrated experience in generating system wireframes, mockups, etc. considering multiple user personas.
• 5 years of experience with bug tracking software (e.g., Jira).
• 5 years of experience testing web-based applications.
• 5 years of experience leading software development programs/projects.
• Practical experience developing in a cloud environment.
• 5 years of experience with Jenkins and GitLab.
• 5 years of experience with at least five (5) of the following:
• Apache
• Ember
• Javascript
• Jaguar
• Java
• Cricket
• Node

Required Interpersonal Skills:
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Must be able to work under pressure and prioritize competing assignments with tight deadlines in environments with frequent interruptions.
• Demonstrate a personal commitment and drive to meet or exceed objectives.
• Be self-motivated, organized, and capable of proactively identifying, sourcing, and handling multiple initiatives at one given time to successful completion.
• Be a team player and willing to work in a fast paced, fluid environment.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:
• Exposure to DoD customers, government contracting or regulated environments
• Experience using Agile Test-Driven development
• Experience integrating into DoW DevSecOps environments
• Demonstrated experience in utilizing UX design tool suites (e.g., Sketch, InVision)
• 5 years of experience with CI/CD software development

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• 10 years of experience in the functional area.
• A Master’s degree may substitute for 2 years of experience.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be eligible or have an active TS/SCI clearance.

Location – JBSA-Lackland, TX or Fort Meade, MD

Schedule – Remote (Hybrid) No more than 50 miles from office.

CNF Technologies is searching for an Industrial Control Systems (ICS) / Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Engineer with experience and knowledge designing, developing, configuring, and testing Operational Technology (OT) networks and ICS/SCADA devices used in critical infrastructures, to support United States Cyber Command and the Joint Electric Power Range at Fort Carson, Colorado. The Joint Electric Power Range incorporates high voltage power transmission lines, an electrical power substation facility, and associated electrical power transformers, switching, and ICS/SCADA components. A successful candidate should be a problem solver with a proven ability to deliver superior results as part of a high performing team in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

As an ICS/SCADA Engineer, you will support our customers in collaborative laboratory and test range environments to identify threats to programmable logic, OT/ICS/SCADA systems, including Electric Power and related critical infrastructures. You will support the development of physical and virtual test ranges, and you will collaborate with mission partners and commercial/utility partners with the aim of protecting critical infrastructures. To this end, you will perform tasks that include:

• Support the customer organization’s mission and the objectives of the technical director
• Discover and investigate cybersecurity threats to critical infrastructure
• Research and develop solutions to discovered vulnerabilities
• Deploy physical and virtual solutions to appropriate test ranges
• Document and report test approach, plan, and results
• Perform testing, data collection, analysis and assessment of results
• Support mission partner development, configuration, and testing
• Perform directed research and prototyping
• Document assumptions, findings, and recommendations of research and prototype evaluation
• Integrate range capabilities to offer more realistic test and evaluation environments
• Upon request, collaborate with partner ranges and travel as necessary

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience and knowledge in the following areas:

• Developing software using higher order languages (C, C++, Python, Java)
• Experience with Windows, Linux, RTOS (VxWorks, Wind River)
• Ability to program and configure RTU, PLC and IED hardware
• Knowledge of data communications and automation protocols (DNP3.0, MODBUS. IEC 60870-5-101/103/104, IEC 61850, SEL, Ethernet/IP, OPC)
• Experience using CAD software to review, modify and design technical drawings, schematics and one-line drawings
• Experience developing ICS/SCADA/HMI systems
• Ability to design, install, troubleshoot and operate all hardware and software and hardware for an ICS/SCADA/HMI environment
• Performing cyber threat and vulnerability analysis for ICS/SCADA
• Virtualizing critical infrastructure environments and components to model real-world environments
• Operational experience with OT/ICS/SCADA in electrical power, water, energy, transportation, manufacturing, or other critical infrastructures

A successful candidate must demonstrate the following abilities and attributes:

• Self-directed, able to work collaboratively as a member of cross functional teams, and periodically on individual projects
• Able to establish, plan, and accomplish team and individual goals
• Ability to quickly learn and use new hardware and software• Ability to perform effectively under high pressure while maintaining focus and calm
• Effective working in a laboratory and test range environment using physical and virtual devices and network architectures to research, develop, and test OT/ICS/SCADA solutions

• Security Clearance: Current Top Secret with SCI eligibility
• Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in one of the following majors: Electrical or Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Industrial Engineering with ICS/SCADA or robotics specialization. Other STEM degrees with relevant experience will be considered. Master of Science Degree preferred
• Experience / Knowledge: Minimum 5 years of experience and/or academic research in the areas identified; references requested
• Location: Colorado Springs, CO at customer site (Fort Carson) & CNF site, partial hybrid schedule (customer and supervisor defined)
• Travel: This role may require travel up to 25% of time

$120K – $150K per year

In this position you will work as a technical expert in the design, development, assessment, and fielding of advanced cyber capabilities and software solutions supporting offensive, defensive, and command and control (C2) cyberspace operations. Operating within a complex and dynamic mission environment, this position is integral to supporting Air Force Cyberspace Command and U.S. Cyber Command objectives. The incumbent develops, modifies, and maintains mission-critical software and cyber tools, and manages high-impact projects to enable operational readiness and capability advancement.

Candidate must be capable of working in a fast-paced. The successful candidate must have 5+ years of recent system/software engineering experience with a strong understanding of software architectures. The candidate will possess and maintain required skills to include, but not limited to:

• Full stack development (i.e., front-end and back-end)
• Strong knowledge of databases
• Data serialization techniques
• RESTful APIs
• Virtualization/containerization (VMware and Docker)
• Ansible experience
• CI/CD pipeline methodologies
• Documentation as Code
• Packers
• Terraform/Infrastructure as code
• Experience in working on large software platforms/systems of systems/ and microservices
• Code optimization techniques
• Familiarization with malware analysis techniques
• Perform in a DevOps environment

• Python, JavaScript, Bash, Powershell, familiarity with compiled languages, such as .NET, C, Golang, Rust

• Familiarity with DoD, Air Force, and national-level cyber policies, procedures, and security protocols for handling classified materials.
• Experience with DoD networks.
• Strong coding proficiency in supported languages and secure software development frameworks.
• Advanced project management skills, including planning, scheduling, and risk assessment for complex, multi-agency projects.
• Excellent communication abilities, capable of preparing and presenting technical reports, briefings, and decision papers for senior leadership.
• Ability to adapt to evolving technologies, foresee technological impacts, and tailor tools and practices to specific mission sets.

In this role you will:

• Assist a reverse engineering team
• Develop Python (or similar) plugins
• Repurpose existing software applications
• Identify communication protocols
• Test and validate plugins
• Generate requisite documentation describing functionality and usage
• Participate in code reviews
• Integrate tools with command-and-control (C2) frameworks, ensuring reliability, encryption, and secure communications across various operational environments.
• Provide technical mentorship to junior developers; enforce secure coding practices and development standards.
• Develop automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and operational deployment scripts to support rapid capability integration.
• Design, document, and implement end-to-end features from database to UI

• Must have or obtain a security clearance (TS/SCI)

• On-site – San Antonio, TX

As a Senior Test Engineer, you will provide senior level engineering services and technical leadership of test engineering functions for our US Government clients. You will manage a team of cyber testers and perform a variety of activities for testing and evaluating cyber tools and solutions focused in the area of Offensive Cyber Operations.

Candidate must be capable of working in a fast-paced, multi-team environment. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor of Science in a technical field such as Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, and a minimum of 7 years of work experience. Candidates who hold a Master of Science in a technical field require a minimum of 5 years work experience. The candidate will possess and maintain required skills to include, but not limited to:

• Integrating, testing, and deploying solutions.
• Linux based command line and script development.
• Experience with Bash, Python, and PowerShell.
• Agile development with DevOps/DevSecOps infrastructures.
• Test automation tools such as Jenkins, Robot Framework, and Selenium.
• Linux and Window operating systems, OSI Model, Network traffic collection/analysis.
• Open Source, cloud, virtualization, and microservices technology and software.
• Software Test automation.
• Programming and/or scripting skillsets.

In this role you will:

• Design, develop, enhance, debug, and implement software solutions supporting Cyber Operations for defensive and offensive platforms
• Provide test automation research, development, test, and evaluation support for all phases of test automation.
• Prepare test and evaluation plans, test cases, and reports in accordance with established operations and processes.
• Research, design, develop, and/or modify test automation using various industry tools for systems and/or applications software.
• Perform functional, interoperability, and integration testing at various layers of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model.
• Coordinate with customers, test engineers and range engineers to ensure testing infrastructure supports test objectives and associate use-case requirements.
• Aggregate, examine, and analyze test data to determine capability and functional conformance to the requirements.
• Recommend changes to capabilities and functions as a result of gaps observed during testing and evaluation.
• Actively participate in Agile team planning and test execution.
• Provide task leadership and mentoring of other test engineers.
• Collaborate with clients, stakeholders, and partner test engineers to develop customer testing and test automation solutions.

• Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI

San Antonio. TX

CNF is hiring a team to work onsite in San Antonio, Texas to fulfill the requirement of a System Software Engineer Mid-Level to perform database, replication, and system administration tasks as required for various development, testing, training and exercise environments involving Modernized Integrated Database (MIDB) systems and Global Command and Control Systems – Joint (GCCS-J) in support of the Contract in for the 35IS.  The candidate will be based in San Antonio, TX at 35th IS, Lackland AFB, TX.

Knowledge/Experience in the following:

• Relational database administration (Sybase preferred)
• SQL experience
• Understanding of database replication
• Experience with one or more of the following technologies: Any app server (Wildfly/JBoss preferred), RHEL/CentOS/Solaris, Scripting (Bash, ksh, etc)

System Software Engineer Mid-Level conduct the following:

• Interface with customers to design, implement, and maintain complex, bridged Sybase replication environments to support scenarios involving cross connected versions of various weapon systems.
• Use SQL to assist with maintaining data quality across multiple versions of MIDB and GCCS-J.
• Perform all administration tasks for Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise (ASE), Sybase Repserver, and Wildfly app servers for the 35IS MIDB and GCCS-J systems.
• Provide remote assistance in design, maintenance, and recovery of MIDB and GCCS-J Sybase database systems.
• Utilize your experience and knowledge of troubleshooting errors to assist application developers and testers with integrating their application solutions with our database systems.
• Design, tune, and implement load test scenarios as requested by the customer.
• Design, install, configure, and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) servers on Nutanix hardware.
• Perform database, app server, and system administration tasks to support implementation of Risk Management Framework (RMF) controls to ensure compliance.
• Leverage experience with different technologies to assist with administration needs onDell EMC servers, NetApp storage, Nutanix AHV, Prism, Acropolis on Nutanix appliances, and other tools to deliver Enterprise Services to support the cyber security mission of 35th IS information systems (IS) and networks.
• Respond and resolve service outages, technical queries and other system related issues.
• Perform system checks (processes, services, network, storage) to ascertain overall system health.
• Update and document configuration management and troubleshoot any reported problems.
• Collaborate with the security team on system upgrades and issues.

DOD Directive 8570 IAT II certification (Security+ or equivalent)

BS/MS (BA/MA)  with 5 yrs directly related experience

Or

MS with 2 yrs directly related experience

Accepted Degrees: Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Network Engineering, Information Systems, Or related BS degree

Must have an active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance

San Antonio, Texas

We are seeking a Mid-Level Software Engineer with expertise in Windows environments to support the development of advanced cyber solutions for U.S. Government clients. The ideal candidate has strong experience in C/C++ programming, Windows APIs, and network protocols. This role requires problem-solving skills, the ability to break down complex tasks, and a proactive approach to feature implementation. The engineer will work in a collaborative Agile Scrum environment, contributing to innovative software solutions and mentoring junior developers.

In this role you will:

• Design, develop, enhance, debug, and implement software solutions.
• Conduct research, testing, and integration of new products to meet client requirements.
• Develop new applications or enhance existing systems to meet operational needs.
• Collaborate with project teams, testers, and end users to define and refine requirements.
• Perform feasibility analysis and recommend software tools or solutions.
• Troubleshoot, resolve, and improve software performance.
• Lead tasks and provide mentorship to junior engineers.
• Actively participate in Agile Scrum processes and team ceremonies.
• Document and communicate design decisions and implementation strategies.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent experience).
• Professional experience in software engineering with a focus on Windows-based systems, client/server programming, and multi-threaded development.
• Strong knowledge of Windows APIs, synchronization objects, and debugging tools.
• Familiarity with TCP/IP traffic analysis, compression, encryption, and data (de)marshalling.
• Ability to independently manage technical responsibilities and contribute to integrated development efforts.
• TS/SCI preferred but not required.

Partial Remote. San Antonio, TX

Provides subject matter proficiency for work described in the task. Responsible for providing analytical skills to support process improvement, specialized studies, and definition of requirements. Typical duties include analysis, planning, developing requirements documents, building functional models, developing procedures, developing functional architectures, and other related management and technical duties. Requires expertise in specialty areas.
Shall perform engineering tasks for back-end design and development efforts including, but not limited to, developing back-end architectures to support current and new system capabilities and integrations, RESTful API development and modification, database management, and data model development and optimization.

This Role Is a Good Fit If You…

• Like structured work with clear expectations
• Take pride in accuracy and consistency
• Want to grow into more responsibility over time
• Are comfortable working independently with support when needed

This role is not well suited for candidates who require daily task lists, close supervision, or highly structured workdays.

Required Skills:

• 7 years of software development experience in object-oriented and scripted languages (see section 4.2) with the ability to apply several tool suites related to DevSecOps, microservices and containers.
• Demonstrated experience in preparing, conducting, and documenting various systems tests and results to verify system operability and compliance with project standards and requirements.
• 3 years of experience with bug tracking software (e.g., Jira).
• 3 years of experience testing web-based applications.
• 3 years of experience participating in software development programs or projects.
• 3 years of experience performing back-end web design and development.
• Demonstrated experience with relational databases, RESTful API development and communication, and system integrations.
• 3 years of experience with the following: AWS Infrastructure, Kubernetes, and RedHat Linux.
• Practical experience developing in a cloud environment.
• Experience with integrating data from unclassified to classified application deployments.
• 5 years of experience with Jenkins and GitLab.
• 5 years of experience with at least five (5) of the following:
  
  • Postgress
  • RDS
  • Exodus
  • Python
  • Luna
  • Java
  • Docker
  • OpenJDK
  • Ansible
  • Packer
  • Maven
  • Kubernetes
  • Red Hat

Required Interpersonal Skills:

• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Must be able to work under pressure and prioritize competing assignments with tight deadlines in environments with frequent interruptions.
• Demonstrate a personal commitment and drive to meet or exceed objectives.
• Be self-motivated, organized, and capable of proactively identifying, sourcing, and handling multiple initiatives at one given time to successful completion.
• Be a team player and willing to work in a fast paced, fluid environment.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

• Experience using Agile Test-Driven development.
• Experience integrating into DoW DevSecOps environments.
• 5 years of experience with CI/CD software development.
• Demonstrated experience in utilizing UX design tool suites (e.g., Sketch, InVision).
• Experience structuring data so it can be integrated into machine learning technologies or AI capabilities.

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• 7 years of experience in the functional area.
• A Master’s degree may substitute for 2 years of experience.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be eligible or have an active TS/SCI clearance.

Location – JBSA-Lackland, TX or Fort Meade, MD

Schedule – Remote (Hybrid) No more than 50 miles from office.

We are seeking a CNO Reverse Engineer Level 3 performs advanced reverse engineering of hardware components, software applications, and operating systems to determine functionality, code structure, and circuit design in support of Computer Network Operations (CNO) tool development. This position requires deep technical expertise in reverse engineering techniques, kernel-level programming, and computer forensics. The ideal candidate has extensive hands-on experience producing proof-of-concept code, prototypes, and technical reports, and is comfortable briefing technical findings to diverse audiences.

• Perform in-depth reverse engineering of hardware, software, and operating systems to identify functionality, code structure, and vulnerabilities.
• Design, document, and deliver proof-of-concept code, prototypes, and technical demonstrations.
• Develop and present technical reports and briefings on assigned projects.
• Lead the use of reverse engineering tools and techniques to support CNO tool development.
• Program in Assembly, C, C#, C++, Java, Perl, or Python.
• Utilize software version control systems (e.g., Subversion, CVS).
• Apply computer forensic methods and kernel-level programming expertise.
• Collaborate with technical teams to integrate reverse-engineered insights into operational solutions.
• Expertise in CNO tools and techniques, computer forensics, and kernel-level development.
• Proficiency with reverse engineering tools and source control systems.

• Master’s degree (10 years’ experience), Bachelor’s degree (12 years’ experience), or High School diploma (16 years’ experience) in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Network Engineering.
• Minimum of 7 years in hardware or software reverse engineering.
• TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph.

Maryland

Provides subject matter proficiency for work described in the task. Responsible for providing analytical skills to support process improvement, specialized studies, and definition of requirements. Typical duties include analysis, planning, developing requirements documents, building functional models, developing procedures, developing functional architectures, and other related management and technical duties. Requires expertise in specialty areas. Front End Developer shall perform engineering tasks for front-end design and development efforts including, but not limited to, creating technical design drawings, mockups, wireframes, and other associated documentation for PMO and stakeholder review, planning and implementing modifications to Graphic Use Interfaces (GUIs), constructing and optimizing various UI elements, optimizing system navigation practices and elements, and facilitating operator ease of use for user-facing feature development.

This Role Is a Good Fit If You…
• Like structured work with clear expectations
• Take pride in accuracy and consistency
• Want to grow into more responsibility over time
• Are comfortable working independently with support when needed
This role is not well suited for candidates who require daily task lists, close supervision, or highly structured workdays.

Required Skills:
• 7 years of software development experience in object-oriented and scripted languages (see section 4.2) with the ability to apply several tool suites related to DevSecOps, microservices and containers.
• Demonstrated experience in preparing, conducting, and documenting various systems tests and results to verify system operability and compliance with project standards and requirements.
• 3 years of experience with bug tracking software (Jira).
• Demonstrated experience engaging in agile, user-centric application design, ensuring best-of-breed UI/UX standards.
• Demonstrated experience in generating system wireframes, mockups, etc. considering multiple user personas.
• 3 years of recent and relevant experience performing front-end web design and development.
• 3 years of experience testing web-based applications.
• 3 years of experience participating in software development programs or projects.
• Practical experience developing in a cloud environment.
• Experience with integrating data from unclassified to classified application deployments.
• 5 years of experience with Jenkins and GitLab.
• 5 years of experience with at least five (5) of the following:
• Apache
• Ember
• Javascript
• Jaguar
• Java
• Cricket
• Node

Required Interpersonal Skills:
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Must be able to work under pressure and prioritize competing assignments with tight deadlines in environments with frequent interruptions.
• Demonstrate a personal commitment and drive to meet or exceed objectives.
• Be self-motivated, organized, and capable of proactively identifying, sourcing, and handling multiple initiatives at one given time to successful completion.
• Be a team player and willing to work in a fast paced, fluid environment.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:
• Experience using Agile Test-Driven development.
• Experience integrating into DoD DevSecOps environments.
• Demonstrated experience in utilizing UX design tool suites (e.g., Sketch, InVision).
• 5 years of experience with CI/CD software development.

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• 7 years of experience in the functional area.
• A Master’s degree may substitute for 2 years of experience.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be eligible or have an active TS/SCI clearance.

Location – JBSA-Lackland, TX or Fort Meade, MD

Schedule – Remote (Hybrid) No more than 50 miles from office.

Provides subject matter proficiency for work described in the task. Responsible for providing analytical skills to support process improvement, specialized studies, and definition of requirements. Typical duties include analysis, planning, developing requirements documents, building functional models, developing procedures, developing functional architectures, and other related management and technical duties. Requires expertise in specialty areas. Performs engineering tasks for front-end design and development efforts including, but not limited to, creating technical design drawings, mockups, wireframes, and other associated documentation for the JCC2 PMO and stakeholder review, planning and implementing modifications to Graphic User Interfaces (GUIs), constructing and optimizing various UI elements, optimizing system navigation practices and elements, and facilitating operator ease of use for user-facing feature development.

This Role Is a Good Fit If You…
• Like structured work with clear expectations
• Take pride in accuracy and consistency
• Want to grow into more responsibility over time
• Are comfortable working independently with support when needed
This role is not well suited for candidates who require daily task lists, close supervision, or highly structured workdays.

Required Skills:
• 10 years of experience in the functional area. A Master’s degree may substitute for 2 years of experience.
• 5 years of relevant experience, experience leading complex DevSecOps programs with an emphasis on cloud, cyber and platform technologies.
• Demonstrated experience in preparing, conducting, and documenting various systems tests and results to verify system operability and compliance with project standards and requirements.
• Demonstrated experience engaging in agile, user-centric application design, ensuring best-of-breed UI/UX standards.
• Demonstrated experience in generating system wireframes, mockups, etc. considering multiple user personas.
• 5 years of experience with bug tracking software (e.g., Jira).
• 5 years of experience testing web-based applications.
• 5 years of experience leading software development programs/projects.
• Practical experience developing in a cloud environment.
• 5 years of experience with Jenkins and GitLab.
• 5 years of experience with at least five (5) of the following:
• Apache
• Ember
• Javascript
• Jaguar
• Java
• Cricket
• Node

Required Interpersonal Skills:
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Must be able to work under pressure and prioritize competing assignments with tight deadlines in environments with frequent interruptions.
• Demonstrate a personal commitment and drive to meet or exceed objectives.
• Be self-motivated, organized, and capable of proactively identifying, sourcing, and handling multiple initiatives at one given time to successful completion.
• Be a team player and willing to work in a fast paced, fluid environment.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:
• Exposure to DoD customers, government contracting or regulated environments
• Experience using Agile Test-Driven development
• Experience integrating into DoW DevSecOps environments
• Demonstrated experience in utilizing UX design tool suites (e.g., Sketch, InVision)
• 5 years of experience with CI/CD software development

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• 10 years of experience in the functional area.
• A Master’s degree may substitute for 2 years of experience.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be eligible or have an active TS/SCI clearance.

Location – JBSA-Lackland, TX or Fort Meade, MD

Schedule – Remote (Hybrid) No more than 50 miles from office.

Extensive experience in telecom research and building data dictionaries based on industry standards such as IEEE and ITU‑T.  The data analyst will research, design, develop, and demonstrate the data research aligns with an operational telecom analysis system.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Identify operational specifications and formulate and analyze software requirements by applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis.
• Work with software development and analyst teams on requirements and solution design.
• Use techniques including sampling, model building, and structured analysis to ensure solution is efficient, cost-effective, and financially feasible.
• Drive development and collection needs around data analytics and data modeling/engineering.
• Gather and publish data dictionaries: Maintain data models in ER/win, capture data models from existing databases, and record descriptive information into Erwin (or Visio, Excel, and/or LucidChart).
• Participate in the de-normalization of the data model, ensuring that business are implemented via an alternate mechanism (i.e. trigger, application code).
• Closely work with the App Dev team and DBA to create an appropriate conceptual, logical, and physical data model.
• Present data designs and project approaches to the DRB for review and approval and ensure all DRB artifacts are created.
• Identify business needs, organize, and define data, create, and maintain conceptual, logical, and physical data models; Maintain appropriate Version Control on data models.

Possess and maintain required skills to include, but not limited to:

• Telecommunications protocols, call flows, databases, and data servers
• Radio frequency and telecommunications standards, equipment, and processing techniques
• Telephony and VOIP Terminologies
• OpenStack framework
• Software Defined Networks (SDN)

• Applying Agile/Scrum methodologies for project delivery and quality assurance using Jira, Confluence, and similar tools.
• Applying analytical solutions and utilize Python and SQL scripting, data access tools, and MS Word to generate reports and liaise with multiple teams.
• Utilizing Python and SQL to write and execute complex queries and procedures to test algorithms based on data models for telecommunication insights.

• M.S. in STEM or 12+ years direct experience and 6+ years technical leadership
• B.S. in STEM or 15+ years direct experience and 6+ years technical leadership
• PhD in STEM or 10+ years direct experience and 6+ years technical leadership
• Possess a current TS/SCI clearance

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CNF Technologies is seeking a Research and Development Specialist to conduct software systems research. The role involves performing comprehensive technology research to identify and evaluate potential vulnerabilities in cyberspace systems, conceptualizing and prototyping secure technologies, and advancing solutions to meet mission-critical requirements in support of national defense objectives. Ideal candidates will possess strong expertise in systems development, cybersecurity principles, and emerging technologies.

• Experience conducting applied research in cybersecurity, emerging technologies, or software systems to identify vulnerabilities and develop mitigations.
• Ability to perform technology assessments, conceptualize secure systems, and ensure cybersecurity principles are embedded throughout the development lifecycle.
• Background in analyzing cyberspace threats, vulnerabilities, or emerging trends to inform the development of new defensive or offensive cyber capabilities.
• Familiarity with full-stack development, systems integration, or R&D environments supporting national security, defense, or DoD-related missions.
• Experience in technical R&D, engineering, or cybersecurity development role.

• Conduct comprehensive technology research to identify and evaluate potential vulnerabilities in cyberspace systems, including perimeter, cloud-based, and cyber-physical environments.
• Conceptualize, design, develop, and prototype secure technology systems and solutions with cybersecurity fully integrated from inception through the systems development lifecycle.
• Perform software and systems engineering activities to create and advance new capabilities that address mission needs while embedding secure-by-design principles.
• Analyze emerging technologies, threats, and trends to inform the development of innovative defensive or resilient cyber solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to translate operational requirements into secure technical concepts, prototypes, and testable implementations.
• Evaluate the security implications of software configurations, system architectures, and procurement options to mitigate risks in new developments.
• Document research findings, prototype designs, test results, and vulnerability assessments to support transition to production or operational use.
• Contribute to the advancement of cutting-edge cybersecurity technologies in support of national defense and cyberspace mission objectives.

• Active TOP SECRET/SCI clearance with Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph required.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, cybersecurity, engineering, or related technical field is desired but not required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Ability to work in a secure facility and willingness to undergo CI polygraph examinations and background investigations in compliance with all DoD policies and operational security standards.
• Must comply with DoD Manual 8140.03 requirements for the Research and Development Specialist (DCWF Work Role 661).

• Junior Research and Development Specialist:
  
  • 0–3 years assisting in research projects, conducting basic vulnerability scans/analysis on emerging tech under guidance, contributing to secure development tasks in a team setting, or completing structured R&D-related duties.
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, information technology, cybersecurity, or a related STEM field.
• Intermediate Research and Development Specialist:
  
  • 3–10 years leading portions of vulnerability research on emerging technologies, independently prototyping cyber capabilities with security integrated, performing in-depth analysis of systems for cyber risks, collaborating across teams on R&D efforts, or applying secure engineering in non-routine projects.
  • Security+ certification.
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, information technology, cybersecurity, or a related STEM field.
    
• Senior Research and Development Specialist:
  
  • 10+ years directing complex R&D projects to identify/develop cyber capabilities or vulnerabilities, mentoring teams on secure systems engineering, providing expert assessments of emerging tech cybersecurity implications, innovating new secure solutions with minimal oversight, or publishing/contributing to cyber research advancements.
  • SecurityX / CASP+, RCCE Level 1, CEH, and CGLD certifications desired.
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, information technology, cybersecurity, or a related STEM field.

Ft. Meade, MD

As a Software Engineer Level 0, you will perform system capabilities analysis, programming, installation, testing, and validation of operational automation and communications software as specified by requirements, standards, and licensing terms. With guidance from more senior engineers, your scope of responsibility will include analysis, design, development, testing, and troubleshooting of computer software in support of technical and mission requirements.

Candidate must be capable of working in a fast-paced, multi-team environment. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience building/coding system applications with programming languages such as Java, JavaScript, C, C++, C#, and Python in Agile/DevOps/DevSecOps environments. A candidate who holds a Certified Kubernetes Administrator certification is preferred.

In this role you will:

• Work with container and container orchestration software.
• Perform tasks related to high-speed networking and network protocol technologies.
• Perform development tasks that support high-speed, distributed processing applications.
• Use GitLab to support GitOps process for Agile DevSecOps.
• Develop, create, or modify Python applications.
• Perform API development using gRPC, Corba, and REST.
• Work with Linux platforms.

Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI with Full Polygraph

Columbia, MD

60% telework is available, please note government reserves the right to change that requirement at any time

As a Software Engineer Level 1, you will perform system capabilities analysis, programming, installation, testing, and validation of operational automation and communications software as specified by requirements, standards, and licensing terms. While assisting other engineers, your scope of responsibility will include analysis, design, development, testing, and troubleshooting of computer software in support of technical and mission requirements.

Candidate must be capable of working in a fast-paced, multi-team environment. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering, mathematics, sciences, or technology-related field of study and have 2+ years of hands-on experience building/coding system applications with programming languages such as Java, JavaScript, C, C++, C#, and Python in Agile/DevOps/DevSecOps environments.

In this role you will:

• Work with container and container orchestration software.
• Perform tasks related to high-speed networking and network protocol technologies.
• Perform development tasks that support high-speed, distributed processing applications.
• Use GitLab to support GitOps process for Agile DevSecOps.
• Develop, create, or modify Python applications.
• Perform API development using gRPC, Corba, and REST.
• Work with Linux platforms.

Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI with Full Polygraph

Certification: Certified Kubernetes Administrator

Columbia, MD

60% telework is available, please note government reserves the right to change that requirement at any time

CNF Technologies is seeking a Software Test and Evaluation Specialist develop and conduct tests of software systems to evaluate compliance with specifications, requirements, and cybersecurity standards in classified environments. This role applies principles and methods for cost-effective planning, verification, validation, and evaluation of software technical, functional, and performance characteristics including interoperability and security. The ideal candidate will be able to analyze test results, identify defects/vulnerabilities, and report findings to support software acceptance, risk mitigation, and mission assurance. Also required is collaboration with development teams, system engineers, and stakeholders to integrate testing into the software development lifecycle (SDLC) within secure DoD programs.

• Hands-on experience in software testing, quality assurance, or evaluation roles supporting DoD or IC programs.
• Demonstrated expertise in planning and executing test cases, scripts, and procedures for complex software systems in high-security environments.
• Proven track record working with classified information systems and adhering to strict security protocols.
• Familiarity with DoD acquisition processes, software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, DevSecOps), and testing in secure/classified settings.

• Design, develop, and implement comprehensive test plans, strategies, and automated/manual test frameworks for software applications and systems.
• Execute functional, performance, regression, security, and integration testing; document defects and verifies resolutions.
• Analyze and reports test results, including risk assessments, compliance evaluations, and recommendations for software improvements or acceptance.
• Ensure traceability of requirements to test cases and validates that software meets mission-critical performance and cybersecurity objectives.

• Must possess and maintain an active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph.
• Willing and able to work full-time on-site in a classified facility with restricted access.
• Compliance with DoDM 8140.03 requirements, including obtaining and maintaining approved foundational, resident, and continuous professional development qualifications/certifications for DCWF Work Role 673 (specific certifications may include relevant ISTQB, CompTIA, or DoD-approved equivalents aligned to the role).
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, secure software testing practices, and DoD standards (e.g., RMF, NIST).
• Proficiency with testing tools (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, or similar) and defect tracking systems.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field (preferred; equivalent experience may substitute in some cases).
• Minimum of 3–5+ years of progressive experience in software testing and evaluation, with at least 2 years supporting DoD/IC or classified environments.
• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience will be considered (e.g., relevant certifications plus demonstrated expertise).
• Desired: Advanced degree or specialized training in software quality assurance/testing; experience with automated testing frameworks in secure environments.

Ft. Meade, MD