#Hiring: CNO Developer Lead ️ Location: Fort Meade, MD Salary: DOE ️ Clearance: Active TS/SCI with CI Poly or Full Scope Poly Required Schedule: Full-time On-site Contract or Direct Hire About the Role Central Texas Recruiting is seeking a Computer Network Operations (CNO) Developer Lead to lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced cyber capabilities in support of national defense missions. In this critical role, you’ll guide a high-performing team of software engineers to build mission-driven tools with a focus on performance, stealth, and technical excellence. Key Responsibilities Lead a team of developers supporting SIGINT, CNO, or cyber operations Design and implement low-level software in C, C++, or Assembly Conduct reverse engineering of binaries and vulnerability exploitation Develop performance-optimized, stealthy, mission-critical tools Collaborate with analysts and mission teams to translate operational needs into code Qualifications & Requirements U.S. Citizenship Required Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience) 10+ years in CNO development, vulnerability research, or malware analysis Prior team leadership experience highly preferred Technical Skills: Proficiency with C, C++, Assembly, and scripting languages such as Python Hands-on experience with tools such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, and debuggers like WinDbg Additional Perks: 5 Weeks of Paid Time Off