Principal CNO Software Engineer

Zetier

Location: Arlington, VA   |   Full-Time

Principal CNO Software Engineer Zetier is seeking Principal CNO Software Engineers to develop operationally critical cyber capabilities. Candidates will demonstrate practical experience designing, developing, and deploying tools intersecting command and control, persistence, and networking. Required:

  • Highly experienced with low-level programming (C/C++)
  • Experience developing in scripting languages (Python)
  • Highly experienced in systems software development (Linux/Windows kernel drivers)
  • Successfully developed cutting edge end-to-end cyber solutions
  • Effective communication with customers and teammates
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance

Desired:

  • Experience working in networking (802.11ac, Zigbee, GSM, SATCOM, SDN, UHF/VHF, 5g)
  • Integration with standard system libraries (POSIX, WIN32 API)
  • Development on embedded platforms (uBoot, drone firmware, IOT)
  • Reverse engineering experience (gdb, Binary Ninja, IDA Pro)
  • Familiar reading assembly / compiled programs (x86, x64, ARM)
  • Securely implemented cryptographic primitives (AES-GCM, SHA256, ECDSA)
  • Developed/patched version control software itself (git, svn, mercurial)
  • Developed software on mobile platforms (Android, iOS)
  • Successfully led small cross-domain development teams
  • Active U.S. security clearance

Zetier is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis protected by law. All employment is decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business need.

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Zetier

HQ: Arlington, VA, US

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Zetier is a dynamic security and cyber‑operations company that delivers cutting‑edge defense solutions to governments, critical infrastructure, and high‑profile enterprises worldwide. Founded by former intelligence and engineering veterans, Zetier combines deep domain expertise with a passion for open‑source collaboration, building a portfolio that spans full‑stack security tooling, embedded firmware hardening, mobile defense, and advanced vulnerability research. At the heart of Zetier’s missi ...
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Post Date: January 6, 2026