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Cohere Technology Group LLC Computer Network Operations (CNO) Developer (Android) Arlington, VA - Full Time Cohere is seeking specialized engineering expertise for an Android CNO Developer position. Applicants should demonstrate in depth experience with both Linux and Android tool development, including the Android Kernel. As an Android CNO Developer, you develop capabilities in support of operations. Your primary focus will be developing tools that work in both user and kernel space. You will play a crucial role in developing custom capabilities used on live systems. You will be a key player supporting national security interests. This position requires an active TS/SCI clearance.  Requirements and Skills: When assessing candidates for the CNO Developer position, Cohere is looking for candidates with the following knowledge, skills, and abilities: Coding – Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience coding in C/C++ and Python, including understanding Object Oriented Programming, Networking (sockets), Multithreading, and implementing cryptographic protocols for data at rest and data in transit. Exploitation – You should have in depth knowledge with a wide range of techniques, including stack and heap attacks such as buffer overflows, off by one vulnerabilities, memory leaks, and format string attacks, and understand how to bypass protections like DEP and ASLR. Reverse Engineering – you should be comfortable using RE tools including both debuggers and disassemblers. You should also have an understanding of assembly constructs and calling conventions. Familiarity with binary diffing is a plus. Creative Thinking – as Operating Systems evolve, tools that worked before might not work in the future. We need team members who are driven to learn and excited about solving hard problems who can adapt to changing environments. Communication – Just as important as your technical skills, as a Subject Matter Expert, you are expected to advise and assist the other teammates. This requires being able to clearly break down and explain complex techniques to others. Collaboration – You should know how to use a version control system and CI/CD tools, preferably git or gitlab. Interested in working in this space, but don’t feel you meet all the qualifications? Reach out anyway. Cohere is willing to mentor and develop promising candidates, ensuring they have the skills and abilities necessary to excel. Compensation: Cohere knows that our employees are our most valuable assets. Cohere offers competitive pay, commensurate with experience, labor categories, and current market demands. FULLY PAID health care premiums for medical with PPO and HSA options FULLY PAID dental, vision, and life insurance Earn 240 hours PTO / year (30 days, accrued at 20 hours/month) 401k plan with matching employer contributions and profit sharing Extremely lucrative referral programs Monthly billable incentive rewards Yearly training allowance for self-development Flexible schedules About Cohere: Cohere was founded in 2015 by seasoned intelligence community engineers to unify and streamline both cyber and kinetic workflows for the Intelligence Community and the Department of Defense. We are looking for candidates to join our team as we grow our cyber development department. This is an opportunity to join a close-knit team of engineers who are passionate about learning from each other and developing next-generation capabilities supporting our stakeholders’ operations. Your work will contribute directly to securing infrastructure from malicious cyber actors. We invest in our people, offering tailored training and mentorship as we grow our engineers. We believe that providing opportunities to learn fuels individual and organizational success. At Cohere, not only will you take your technical skills to the next level, but if desired, you can learn the processes and skills necessary to launch your own company too. We offer mentoring opportunities to learn from experienced leaders on creating and growing your own contracting business. If you have a background in coding and computer security and want to take your career to the next level, with the ability to learn from senior engineers invested in your success, apply today!