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Rsekure Llc.

Windows CNO Developer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

Windows Computer Network Operations (CNO) Developer Location: Chantilly, VA Work Environment: Full-Time, Onsite / SCIF Clearance: TS/SCI; TS/SCI Full-Scope Polygraph (FSP) strongly desired We are ...

Fannie Mae

Windows Engineering Manager

Reston, VA · On-site

THE IMPACT YOU WILL MAKE The Windows Engineering Manager is responsible for leading the engineering, delivery, and operational support of the enterprise Windows endpoint platform. This role provides ...

Fanniemae

Windows Engineering Manager

Reston, VA · Hybrid

THE IMPACT YOU WILL MAKE The Windows Engineering Manager is responsible for leading the engineering, delivery, and operational support of the enterprise Windows endpoint platform. This role provides ...

Fannie Mae

Windows Engineering Manager

Reston, VA · Hybrid

THE IMPACT YOU WILL MAKE The Windows Engineering Manager is responsible for leading the engineering, delivery, and operational support of the enterprise Windows endpoint platform. This role provides ...

kgs

AWS Windows Engineer, Lead

Vienna, VA · Hybrid

Kadiak, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company , is seeking an AWS Windows Engineer, Lead with a Top-Secret security clearance to support Kadiak and our government customer in Vienna, VA. The ...

Nwis

Windows Application Developer

Sterling, VA · On-site

$122K - $253K/yr

Nightwing is seeking experienced Windows Application Developers to support the design, development, testing, and maintenance of Windows-based software applications. The ideal candidates will possess ...

kgs

AWS Windows Engineer, Lead

Vienna, VA · Hybrid

Kadiak, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company , is seeking an AWS Windows Engineer, Lead with a Top-Secret security clearance to support Kadiak and our government customer in Vienna, VA. The ...

Fannie Mae

Windows Engineering Manager

Reston, VA · Hybrid

THE IMPACT YOU WILL MAKE The Windows Engineering Manager is responsible for leading the engineering, delivery, and operational support of the enterprise Windows endpoint platform. This role provides ...

kgs

AWS Windows Engineer, Lead

Vienna, VA · Hybrid

Kadiak, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company , is seeking an AWS Windows Engineer, Lead with a Top-Secret security clearance to support Kadiak and our government customer in Vienna, VA. The ...

kgs

AWS Windows Engineer, Lead

Vienna, VA · Hybrid

Kadiak, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company , is seeking an AWS Windows Engineer, Lead with a Top-Secret security clearance to support Kadiak and our government customer in Vienna, VA. The ...

Koniag, Inc.

AWS Windows Engineer, Lead

Vienna, VA · On-site

$145K - $170K/yr

Kadiak, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company , is seeking an AWS Windows Engineer, Lead with a Top-Secret security clearance to support Kadiak and our government customer in Vienna, VA. The ...

Nightwing

Windows Application Developer

Sterling, VA · On-site

$122K - $253K/yr

Nightwing is seeking experienced Windows Application Developers to support the design, development, testing, and maintenance of Windows-based software applications. The ideal candidates will possess ...

Nightwing

Windows Kernel Developer

Sterling, VA · On-site

$122K - $253K/yr

Nightwing is seeking experienced Windows Kernel Developers to support the design, development, testing, and debugging of low-level Windows operating system software. The ideal candidates will bring ...

Nwis

Windows Kernel Developer

Sterling, VA · On-site

$122K - $253K/yr

Nightwing is seeking experienced Windows Kernel Developers to support the design, development, testing, and debugging of low-level Windows operating system software. The ideal candidates will bring ...

kgs

AWS Windows Engineer, Lead

Vienna, VA · Hybrid

Kadiak, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company , is seeking an AWS Windows Engineer, Lead with a Top-Secret security clearance to support Kadiak and our government customer in Vienna, VA. The ...

kgs

AWS Windows Engineer, Lead

Vienna, VA · Hybrid

Kadiak, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company , is seeking an AWS Windows Engineer, Lead with a Top-Secret security clearance to support Kadiak and our government customer in Vienna, VA. The ...

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A Windows Developer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining applications for the Windows operating system. They work with programming languages like C#, C++, and .NET to build desktop or UWP (Universal Windows Platform) applications. Their role includes debugging, optimizing performance, and ensuring compatibility across different Windows versions. Windows Developers may also integrate software with cloud services and databases, depending on project requirements.

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Infographic showing various Windows Developer job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $133,812 per year, or $64.3 per hour.

Windows CNO Developer

Chantilly, VA • On-site

Rsekure Llc.
IT Services • 1 - 10 employees
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Windows Computer Network Operations (CNO) Developer

Location: Chantilly, VA
Work Environment: Full-Time, Onsite / SCIF
Clearance: TS/SCI; TS/SCI Full-Scope Polygraph (FSP) strongly desired

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Windows Computer Network Operations (CNO) Developer to support highly technical, mission-focused work in Chantilly, Virginia. This is a full-time, onsite position with all work performed in a SCIF environment. The ideal candidate will have professional software development experience and demonstrated expertise developing, testing, debugging, and diagnosing software at the Windows kernel and operating system level. Candidates should have strong knowledge of Windows low-level systems development and experience with C, C++, and Python. Experience with Rust is desired but not required.

Required Qualifications:
  • 4+ years of relevant professional software development experience.
  • 3+ years of professional software development experience using C, C++, and Python.
  • 3+ years of demonstrated experience developing and testing Windows kernel-level software.
  • 3+ years of experience performing Windows kernel-level debugging and diagnostics using WinDBG, Windows DDK/WDK, or equivalent Windows debugging and diagnostic tools.
  • 3+ years of demonstrated, in-depth experience developing, testing, and debugging software for the Windows operating system using Visual Studio IDE and the Windows SDK.
  • Demonstrated in-depth understanding of Windows low-level systems development, architecture, and APIs.
  • Strong software troubleshooting, debugging, and diagnostic skills.
  • Ability and willingness to work full-time onsite in a SCIF in Chantilly, VA.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Full-Scope Polygraph (FSP). Candidates with an active TS/SCI who do not currently hold an FSP may be considered if willing and able to obtain one.
  • Software development experience using Rust.
  • Experience supporting CNO, cyber operations, or other specialized mission environments.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a highly technical development team.
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