CNO Developer

Accenture Federal Services is hiring multiple CNO Software Engineers / Developers to support a critical National Security Mission in Chantilly, VA with an onsite team. In this customer-facing role, you will help turn requirements and constraints into working solutions, spanning software development and the testing, validation, and operations/maintenance work needed to keep tools effective in the field.

Compensation: USD 116,900 - 243,100 per year.

Clearance: Active TS/SCI level clearance is required, and you must be willing to undergo a polygraph.

What you will do

• Perform CNO-related software development across frontend, middleware, and/or backend components.
• Build, configure, and manage virtualized systems to support development and operational needs.
• Operate and maintain customer-provided tools, including COTS, GOTS, or custom-developed capabilities.
• Conduct testing and validation, including risk assessment.
• Collaborate with the customer to understand requirements and constraints, then develop solutions to match.

What you bring

• 5 years of experience with a Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or another Software Development related degree, or 3 years of experience with a Master degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or another Software Development related degree.
• Strong SW engineering skills with C, C++, or Python.
• Experience with vulnerability research.

Tools and technologies

• C, C++, Python
• CI/CD pipelines
• Git version control systems

Bonus points

• Experience using CI/CD pipelines with Git.
• Experience in digital forensics and software reverse engineering.
• Comfort navigating the command line.
• Desire to contribute to CTF events, bug bounty programs, and speak at security conferences.
• Rapid prototype software development.