CNO Software Developer

Role : CNO Software Developer HRforGrowth® is engaged as the talent acquisition partner to conduct this search on behalf of a client organization that is hiring for this role. HRforGrowth is not the employer for this position. HRforGrowth identifies, evaluates, and presents top-tier candidates through its global talent acquisition practice; all employment decisions — including final selection, offer terms, compensation, and conditions of employment — are made solely by the hiring organization. Our Client is an experienced CNO Software Developer to design and develop advanced hardware- and software-based CNO capabilities supporting mission-critical defense, intelligence, and national security applications. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Python and C/C++ programming, low-level system internals, networking, socket-level programming, troubleshooting, and CNO capability development. Location : Cary, NC Job Type : Full-Time Compensation : $90000.00–$200000.00/yr Relocation: Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates Key Responsibilities Design and develop new hardware- or software-based CNO capabilities. Manage the design, development, documentation, testing, and debugging of application software and systems. Apply expert knowledge of cybersecurity concepts, software security, and network technologies. Develop software solutions that meet technical, security, performance, and operational requirements. Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software and system issues. Document software designs, development activities, testing procedures, and technical results. Communicate project status, technical challenges, and progress with leadership and customers. Collaborate with software engineers, systems engineers, cybersecurity professionals, and other technical teams. Ensure software development activities comply with applicable standards, processes, and quality requirements. Support software testing, integration, validation, and deployment activities. Contribute to continuous improvement of software development processes and technical solutions. . Required Qualifications Proficiency in Python and C/C++ programming. Bachelor's degree and minimum 7+ years of relevant experience OR minimum 10 + years of relevant experience if no degree. Proficiency in low-level internals in one or more technology areas (Windows, Unix, Mobile, Network devices) Proficiency with networking (TCP/IP) and socket level programming. CNO capability development experience. Troubleshooting and debugging experience. U.S. Citizenship Required: Due to the nature of this position and the requirement to maintain a U.S. government security clearance, only U.S. citizens are eligible. Active, current TS/SCI with recent CI poly is required About HRforGrowth: HRforGrowth is a full-service HR and talent partner built to support companies that are scaling, transforming, or navigating change. HRFG is globally recognized for delivering quality, speed, and cost-effective talent solutions across every level of the workforce. Through its global talent acquisition practice, HRforGrowth applies world class rigor and precision to identifying exceptional professional and executive talent on behalf of its clients — from temporary staffing to permanent hourly workers through to placing C-suite executives. HRforGrowth is presenting this opportunity in its capacity as the retained search partner and does not serve as the employer of record for this position. Equal Employment Opportunity: In its recruiting and search practices, HRforGrowth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity, and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. HRforGrowth evaluates and presents candidates to its clients without regard to any protected characteristic. HRforGrowth endeavors to advise the hiring organization to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws — including those enforced by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) — in its hiring decisions, terms of employment, and workplace practices .