The Role
This position is for a Window’s CNO Developer position. Applicants should
have an understanding of Windows Operating System internals, including using
the Windows API and both documented and undocumented Windows Kernel data
structures. As a Windows 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 a TS/SCI clearance. Cohere will sponsor qualified
individuals on a case by case basis.
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 extensive
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. You should be
capable of developing technical solutions to complex problems.
Exploitation – You should have expertise in 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 stack canaries, DEP, K/ASLR, CFG,
KPP, SMEP/SMAP.
Reverse Engineering – you should be experienced using RE
tools including both debuggers and disassemblers. You should be capable of
automating the analysis of binaries.
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.
Leadership – You may function in a project leadership role,
and you should be comfortable leading small teams.
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
$170k - $200k base salary
Premium coverage for medical with PPO and HSA options, as well as 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
Yearly training allowance for self-development
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!