In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible. Job Description: Parsons is seeking a CNO Software Developer to join our team in support of specialized military cyber operations. You’ll be a critical member of a small team, responsible for bringing your high-level offensive cyber expertise and rapid prototyping capability to bear on a critical national security mission. Join our team of best-in-industry cyber warriors who provide superior service in support of national defense objectives. A TS/SCI w/ Polygraph is required for consideration.   What You'll Be Doing: Rapidly prototyping advanced offensive cyber capabilities with other senior engineers to meet complex and evolving mission needs. Embedding with the mission team on-site, working daily with subject matter experts in C, Windows internals, and related low-level disciplines. Collaborating with the vulnerability research team to gather relevant information on proof-of-concept exploits and engaging with the customer to ensure products meet operational needs. Contributing to a culture of technical excellence by sharing knowledge, mentoring teammates, conducting design/code reviews, and continually sharpening your own skills in programming, Windows internals, Linux internals, and low-level engineering. Applying offensive cyber domain expertise, including red/purple team operations, to develop and deliver mission-critical solutions. What Required Qualifications You'll Bring: Active TS/SCI w/Poly USCC JQR qualified (Joint Qualification Record) personnel with proven experience in offensive cyber operations or equivalent contract/civilian work Bachelor's degree in related field (Computer Science, Cybersecurity, etc.) and 5+ years of experience in exploit/CNO tool development, with preference for offensive domain/red/purple team operators; Master's degree in related field and 3+ years of exploit/CNO tool development experience; 4+ additional years of directly related exploit/CNO tool development experience may be considered in lieu of degree Proficiency with programming languages such as .NET, Python, C/C++, and/or ASM Ability to analyze proof-of-concept exploit/CVE vulnerability and engineer it to be stable and testable Technical Operating System Knowledge with Linux or Windows Ability to generate accurate documentation for developers and testers What Desired Qualifications You'll Bring: Minimum 6–8 years of experience in exploit/CNO tool development Experience with rapid prototyping and automation tooling for advancing rapid outcomes Networking protocol/testing expertise Certified/trained in one or more of the following: Corelan Bootcamp/Advanced, ManTech ACTP Windows/Linux/VR&E, OSCP, OSED, OSWE, BCI Training, USCC CCD Developer (Senior) Experience with Ghidra, GDB, WinDebug, or Fuzzing Prior experience in offensive cyber operations, red/purple team activities, or equivalent work from a contract/civilian position Location: Fort Meade/Columbia MD (On-Customer Site/Embedded) NOTE: This position requires USCC JQR qualified personnel with proven offensive domain experience. Preference will be given to candidates with red/purple team backgrounds and rapid prototyping skills over traditional software development experience. Defensive-only or network operations center experience will not be considered sufficient for this role. Security Clearance Requirement: An active Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph security clearance is required for this position. This position is part of our Federal Solutions team. The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now. Salary Range: $103,500.00 - $181,100.00 We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle! Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status. We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY! Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/. Founded in 1944, Parsons Corporation, a digitally enabled solutions provider, is focused on creating the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. From Earth to outer space, we deliver tomorrow’s solutions today. Equipped with the capabilities required to take on any defense, intelligence, or critical infrastructure challenge, our agile, innovative, and disruptive approach enables us to deliver solutions at the speed of relevance. Our people are our greatest asset. We strive to be an employer of choice that engages employees in the community and creates rewarding career paths to cultivate a resilient workforce that is ready for the future. For more about Parsons, visit parsons.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

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