Job Description
An employer in the San Antonio, TX area is seeking a Windows CNO Developer to support the design, development, testing, and deployment of advanced cyber capabilities for Department of Defense mission environments.
This individual will develop low-level software and cyber tools for Windows operating systems. The developer will work with Windows internals, APIs, services, DLLs, drivers, processes, and memory while supporting offensive, defensive, and command-and-control cyber operations.
The ideal candidate will have strong C or C++ development experience, a deep understanding of Windows internals and the Win32 API, and hands-on experience with reverse engineering, vulnerability research, exploit development, or cyber tool development. This is not a traditional web or enterprise application development position.
Responsibilities include:
Design, develop, integrate, test, and maintain cyber capabilities for Windows environments
Develop low-level Windows components, including drivers, DLLs, services, and command-line tools
Research Windows operating system internals, including kernel-mode operations, APIs, processes, memory, and security features
Reverse-engineer Windows components and third-party software
Perform vulnerability research and support exploit or cyber capability development
Develop software using C, C++, C#, Rust, Assembly, or related languages
Develop and maintain PowerShell, Python, and Bash scripts
Use static and dynamic analysis tools to analyze and debug software
Integrate cyber tools with command-and-control frameworks
Collaborate with red-team, blue-team, and threat-emulation personnel to test capability effectiveness
Participate in code reviews and promote secure software development practices
Develop automated testing, CI/CD, and deployment processes
Translate complex technical findings into clear, actionable requirements and documentation
Skills and Requirements
TS/SCI
Strong development experience with C or C+Experience with Python and Bash
Deep understanding of Windows operating system internals
Ability to work onsite in San Antonio, TX
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.
