CNO Network Device Reverse Engineer
Ft. Meade, MarylandCNO NetDev Developer
An active TS//SCI clearance with polygraph is required for this role
👋🏼 Hey!
Bitwise is a leading provider of mission-focused intelligence solutions that advance national security for the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense. We're a small and growing company, so you can expect to hop in on the ground floor with us and be a consequential member of the team. You'll be more than a contract performer for us — you'll also be asked for ideas to improve our company and improve your career, and you'll contribute to our team culture. We value growth and community above almost all else, so we gather regularly for game nights, happy hours, tech talks, and plenty more. We think you'll like it here!
Remember, Bitwise is not a cult. 🖖🏼
🎯 What We Look For
Bitwise hires talented engineers who are driven by purpose and who value a culture of technical excellence, growth, and overall wellness. We deliver new and innovative intelligence solutions to our customers at the very forefront of our country's national security missions. And we do it every single day. Our work matters, and so will you.
We ask that every new hire be able to:
- Contribute meaningful thought leadership — if not right away, over time
- Interact with our customers and earn their confidence in your abilities
- Be detailed, even if that means taking a little more time to get it right
- Contribute their ideas and ideals to improve all aspects of our company
- Allow us to invest in their education so we both grow together
- Know and live our core values every single day
💡 About this Role
We're looking for a CNO NetDev Developer to join our team and serve as a general-purpose reverse engineer for network-based devices on cutting-edge, mission-critical projects. In this role, you will design, develop, prototype, modify, and integrate solutions that deliver real, mission-centric results. You'll work collaboratively with analysts, operators, data scientists, and fellow software engineers to provide tactical support that matters.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Augmenting existing toolsets to enhance operational capability
- Deriving, documenting, and analyzing requirements from mission stakeholders
- Building prototypes that demonstrate your understanding of complex mission requirements
- Producing deployable toolsets that operate effectively within mission constraints
- Testing and overseeing the testing of toolsets for release and fielding
You'll be at the intersection of reverse engineering expertise and mission operations, turning technical challenges into deployable solutions that directly support national security objectives.
📋 Requirements
- 12 years of experience (or 10 years with an M.S., or 4 years of additional software engineering experience substituted for a bachelor's degree)
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Proficiency with Unix-based systems
- Hands-on experience with reverse engineering Linux-based network devices
- In-depth understanding of network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP) and network traffic analysis (e.g., Wireshark)
- Demonstrated ability to produce and modify software systems in C/C++, Python, and/or Assembly
- Experience providing support for fielded software systems
- Familiarity with Git and Subversion version control systems
- Experience with Atlassian Tools (Jira, Confluence)
- Production experience with CNO capabilities and operations
- Active TS//SCI clearance with polygraph
🌟 Preferred Skills
- Experience with reverse engineering Windows or embedded platforms (RTOS)
- Proficiency in additional programming languages such as Java, JavaScript, Bash, PowerShell, Perl, C#, or Rust
- Experience developing CNO-specific software for Linux, Windows, or embedded applications
- Background in vulnerability research and exploit development
- Knowledge of end-to-end SIGINT collection and analysis systems
🏝️ Benefits at Bitwise
- Top salaries because we're top performers
- Pick your PTO — Everyone values time and money differently, so we give you the flexibility to choose between 3 and 5 weeks of PTO with a corresponding adjustment to your pay. Your choice, your balance.
- All 11 federal holidays, paid!
- Up to 2 snow days, paid!
- We'll quadruple (4x!) the first 6% you contribute to your 401(k), giving you up to a 24% company match. Contributing less than 6%? Unclaimed matches come right back to you as extra income, giving you a guaranteed 24% that goes to your retirement, to your paycheck, or both. C'mon now! 🚀
- 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances. That's a lot. Already covered on health insurance? No problem — we'll trade you this benefit for a boost to your salary instead.
- $5,250 annual education assistance for training, certifications, tuition, and even student loan repayments.
- Spot bonuses for obtained certifications, customer recognition, and just about anything else that makes us go "Hot damn!". We hope to say that many times about you. 🔥
💰 Salary Range
$287,500 – $338,000
This range includes our flex income and depends upon your annual work hours.
Salary is determined on an individual basis following the interview process and considering various factors such as years of experience, skills, education, and certifications.
🛎️ What to Expect After Applying
You'll get an email from us right away to acknowledge your application. After that, we'll:
- Send over additional company materials for you to review
- Schedule a video call to talk about you, our company, and your place in it
- Craft a delightful offer package for you and record a video walkthrough
- Work closely with you through onboarding. We'll keep it joyful and easy.
ℹ️ Disclaimers
Bitwise is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
Compensation for this position, including all compensation options, will be determined on an individual basis following the interview process.
If you require accommodations at any stage of the application or interview process, please reach out to us.
Last updated: 3/16/26