CNO Analyst Programmer
Required skills
- TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
- C++
- Python
- Assembly language
- operating system internals
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
- iOS
- Embedded systems
Nice to have
- Modern C++
- stdcpp20
- kernel modules
- drivers
- virtualization tools
- VMWare
Role summary
BAE Systems is seeking a CNO Analyst Programmer to develop and execute Computer Network Operations (CNO). This role requires a blend of software engineering and systems internals expertise to create tools, perform reverse engineering, and develop low-level software solutions for national security challenges. The position involves working with C, C++, Python, or Assembly, operating system internals, network programming, and debuggers. A TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph is mandatory. Preferred skills include experience with reverse engineering tools, kernel modules, virtualization, build systems, code quality tools, automation, CI/CD, and version control.
Job Description
What’s it like to engineer the systems that protect the world? It is the professional satisfaction of knowing your technical expertise directly supports national security. At BAE Systems, you aren't just managing infrastructure; you are architecting the digital foundation of global defense.
We are seeking a highly skilled CNO Analyst Programmer to join our elite technical team. This role is critical to the development and execution of Computer Network Operations (CNO), requiring a unique blend of software engineering excellence and deep systems internals expertise. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing sophisticated tools and exploits, performing complex reverse engineering, and creating low-level software solutions to solve the most challenging national security problems.
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Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Knowledge of developing software in C, C++, Python, or Assembly language
- Knowledge of developing for operating system internals (e.g. Windows, Linux, Android, iOS, Embedded systems)
- Knowledge of network programming
- Knowledge of debuggers (e.g. WinDBG, gdb, lldb, adb, ollydbg)
- Knowledge of test frameworks (e.g. GoogleTest, CMock, Catch2, pytest)
- Bachelors degree
- Must currently possess a TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Experience developing software in C, C++, Python, or Assembly language
- Experience developing for operating system internals (e.g. Windows, Linux, Android, iOS, Embedded systems)
- Experience with network programming
- Experience with debuggers (e.g. WinDBG, gdb, lldb, adb, ollydbg)
- Experience with test frameworks (e.g. GoogleTest, CMock, Catch2, pytest)
- Experience writing software in Modern C++ (stdcpp20 and later)
- Experience writing kernel modules/drivers
- Experience with virtualization tools (e.g. VMWare, HyperV)
- Experience with reverse engineering tools (e.g. Ghidra, IDAPro, Binary Ninja, Radare2)
- Experience with build system technologies (e.g. MsBuild, CMake, make, ninja, wheel, tox)
- Experience with code quality tools (e.g. Valgrind, clang-tidy, pylint, black)
- Experience with scaling automation tools (e.g. Docker, Ansible)
- Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g. Atlassian, GitLab, CircleCI, Jenkins)
- Experience with version control systems (e.g. Git, Svn)
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $97008 - $164914
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
