CNO Developer

About the Role

Talon Defense, Inc. is a small, agile U.S. defense contractor developing mission-critical capabilities in the cyber operations domain. We're looking for a Computer Network Operations (CNO) Developer to help design and implement capabilities for offensive and defensive cyber applications. This is a hands-on technical role requiring creativity and a deep understanding of systems internals.

As a small team operating in a high-impact mission space, we value engineers who are self-directed, comfortable with ambiguity, and willing to step outside narrow roles to ensure success. You'll work closely with vulnerability researchers, analysts, and operators to bring capabilities from concept to operational reality.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field
• Programming: Strong experience with C/C++ for low-level development
• Systems Knowledge: Solid understanding of operating system internals (Windows, Linux, embedded platforms)
• Networking: Familiarity with networking protocols, raw sockets, and packet manipulation

Desired Qualifications

• Experience developing agents, payloads, or network-based effects
• Knowledge of kernel-mode development and privilege escalation techniques
• Familiarity with reverse engineering tools (IDA Pro, Ghidra, Binary Ninja)
• Experience with exploit development or code obfuscation
• Understanding of secure development and operational security (OPSEC) best practices

Why Talon Defense?

Join a team focused on building elite, operationally relevant cyber capabilities. We combine technical precision with mission urgency, giving our developers the freedom to innovate and the support to execute at the speed of need.

As a CNO Developer at Talon Defense, you'll work on cutting-edge capabilities that directly impact national security missions. You'll have the opportunity to work with advanced technologies, collaborate with world-class researchers, and contribute to capabilities that protect our nation's most critical assets in the cyber domain.