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Android Savvy CNO Developer Computer Scientist; CSor CS
Job in
Columbia, Howard County, Maryland, 21046, USA
Listed on 2025-12-01
Listing for:
Emerald Technical Solutions
Full Time
position Listed on 2025-12-01
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, IT Support, Network Security
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position:
Android Savvy CNO Developer Computer Scientist (CS3 or CS4)
Clearance: TS/SCI with FS
Employee:
Full Time
Location:
Columbia, MD
Position Summary:
Emerald Technical Solutions has a full time, open position for a Android Savvy CNO Developer Computer Scientist on the SANDLOT BEAST program out of Columbia Maryland. The SANDLOT BEAST (SLB) program consists of Software Engineers/Cyber Network Operations (CNO) Developers, System Administrators, Information Systems Security Officers (ISSOs), and a Scrum master. Our performers focus on CNO development across multiple specific teams/technologies including Firmware, Network Devices, Baseband, Windows, Linux/Unix, Mobile (iOS and Android internals), and Virtualization.
The SLB teams primarily perform low-level, embedded C development, building robust, well-tested CNO capabilities.
General Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain mission-focused tools and capabilities targeting Android platforms
- Develop low-level Android modules, implants, and payloads to support Computer Network Operations (CNO)
- Conduct research into Android OS internals including AOSP, SELinux, Binder IPC, system services, and custom OEM features
- Work with obfuscation, anti-analysis evasion, and secure data exfiltration techniques
- Write and optimize code in C/C++, Java/Kotlin, and native Android SDK/NDK environments
- Reverse engineer Android applications and system components to inform capability development
- Perform debugging and dynamic analysis on Android devices using tools such as GDB, Frida, JEB, IDA Pro, or Ghidra
- Collaborate closely with mission operators, analysts, and security researchers to align technical deliverables with operational goals
- Participate in code reviews, technical briefings, and contribute to knowledge-sharing efforts across teams
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in software development
- 3–5 years of experience in CNO development, low-level Android development, or mobile exploitation
- Strong proficiency with Android OS internals, AOSP structure, Linux kernel architecture, and ARM/ARM
64 - Experience with native development using Android NDK, JNI, and custom ROMs or bootloaders
- Proficient in C, C++, and Java/Kotlin; familiarity with scripting in Python or Bash
- Hands-on experience with reverse engineering tools like Ghidra, IDA Pro, JEB, Frida, or Radare2
- Comfortable working in secure, agile, and sometimes ambiguous environments
- Strong understanding of secure coding, exploit mitigation, and mobile system security
Additional Information
- Pay Range:
The proposed salary range for this position is $150K – 190K - We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities.
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