M9 Solutions

IT services

WindowsCNODeveloper

$60–180k Herndon, Virginia, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid candidates.

The Brief

“Windows CNO Developer at M9 Solutions. Skills: CNO/CNE capabilities targeting Windows systems, C programming, Windows internals, reverse engineering tools, scripting. Design, develop, and maintain CNO/CNE capabilities targeting Windows systems. Implement low-level functionality in C, interacting with Windows internals (WinAPI, processes/threads, memory management)”

What You'll Achieve.

improved performance and modern, sustainable change

Industry & Context.

IT services
Eligibility Requirements

Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph clearance, work on-site

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph clearance, 3+ years of experience in CNO/CNE development, exploit development, or related offensive cyber work focused on Windows, C programming skills (low-level/system-level development), Solid understanding of Windows internals (memory management, APIs, process injection, etc.), Experience developing, debugging, and troubleshooting in Windows environments, Experience with reverse engineering tools (e. g. , IDA, Ghidra, x64dbg), Background in vulnerability research, exploit development, or malware development, Scripting experience (Python or similar) for tooling and automation

What You'll Do.

and maintain CNO/CNE capabilities targeting Windows systems

Implement low-level functionality in C

interacting with Windows internals (WinAPI

and harden capabilities for use in real-world operational environments

Document designs and implementations

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with operators, analysts, and fellow developers to refine and extend capabilities based on mission needs

Full Job Description

M9 Solutions is dedicated to providing IT services and solutions to the Federal Government by mobilizing the right people, skills, clearance levels, and technologies to help organizations who desire improved performance and modern, sustainable change. M9 has provided quality IT services and support to more than 30 Federal Agencies and multiple commercial customers nationwide. Our capabilities include digital transformation, software development, cloud migration, applications & infrastructure, cybersecurity, data delivery & analytics, and IT talent solutions. M9 Solutions is seeking a Windows CNO Developer to work on-site in support of a government contract for a client located in Herndon, VA. An active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph clearance is required. Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain CNO/CNE capabilities targeting Windows systems. Implement low-level functionality in C, interacting with Windows internals (WinAPI, processes/threads, memory management). Debug, test, and harden capabilities for use in real-world operational environments. Collaborate with operators, analysts, and fellow developers to refine and extend capabilities based on mission needs. Document designs and implementations in a manner appropriate for secure, classified environments. Required Skills and Qualifications Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph clearance. 3+ years of experience in CNO/CNE development, exploit development, or related offensive cyber work focused on Windows. Strong C programming skills (low-level/system-level development). Solid understanding of Windows internals (memory management, APIs, process injection, etc.). Experience developing, debugging, and troubleshooting in Windows environments. Experience with reverse engineering tools (e.g., IDA, Ghidra, x64dbg). Background in vulnerability research, exploit development, or malware development. Scripting experience (Python or similar) for tooling and automation. Full-Time Employee Compensation M9 Solutions’

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