Senior CNO Python Developer

Description & Requirements

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Job Description

MANTECH seeks an experience and mission focused Senior CNO Python Developer to join our team in Hanover, MD.

In this role, you will contribute to the development of mission-critical cyber capabilities and lead efforts in advanced Computer Network Operations (CNO) and drive technical excellence in CNO development. You’ll be part of a dynamic team working on next-generation solutions that safeguard national security systems.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Designing and developing Computer Network Operations (CNO) capabilities
• Managing the design, development, documentation, testing, and debugging of
• software applications and systems
• Design and develop end-to-end data flow and tasking for CNO tools developed
• Applying expert knowledge of network and security concepts to support capability development
• Communicating status updates and technical progress to leadership and stakeholders
• Ensuring software quality and compliance with development standards

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS degree in a technical discipline and 8+ years of technical work experience, or MS Degree in a technical discipline and 6+ years of technical work experience, or High school diploma and 12+ years of technical work experience
• 5 + years of Python programming experience
• Experience with troubleshooting and debugging
• Experience with networking protocols (TCP/IP) and socket-level programming

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Java
• Experience with unit testing frameworks and practices
• Experience with developing CNO capabilities

Clearance Requirements:

• Must have a current/active TS/SCI w/Polygraph security clearance and be willing and able to obtain another polygraph prior to start, if required

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 50% of the time.

The projected compensation range for this position is $179,300.00-$318,400.00. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, MANTECH invests in its employees beyond just compensation. MANTECH’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, short-term and long-term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.

MANTECH considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email us at careers@mantech.com and provide your name and contact information.

General information

Requisition #

R71526

Locations

USA-MD-Hanover

Posting Date

10/20/2026

Security Clearance Required

TS/SCI w/ Poly

Remote Type

Onsite

Time Type

Full time