CNO Software Developer

What you'll do

Software Planning & Management

• Define project scope, mission objectives, timelines, and deliverables for advanced cyber capability development
• Gather, analyze, and prioritize stakeholder requirements within classified environments
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks, vulnerabilities, and technical constraints throughout development
• Estimate development effort, resource needs, and time requirements for complex capability builds

Design & Architecture

• Produce detailed design documents, prototypes, and architectural diagrams
• Design and implement diverse software architectures including microservices, monolithic systems, and event-driven architectures
• Develop conceptual, logical, and physical software models aligned with mission requirements
• Ensure designs meet operational, performance, and security requirements for cyber operations

Development & Implementation

• Write, test, debug, and refine code in multiple programming languages
• Package proof-of-concept code into multi-stage executables used for cyber effects and operations
• Implement secure coding standards and security best practices throughout all development stages
• Produce comprehensive technical documentation to support maintenance, modification, and operational use

Quality & Security

• Conduct vulnerability assessments and ensure compliance with cybersecurity, operational, and regulatory standards
• Develop and execute unit, integration, system, and acceptance tests to validate code quality and mission readiness
• Implement configuration management processes governing software code, builds, and artifacts
• Validate software performance in operationally representative environments

What you'll need

• 5 years of software development experience with a focus on secure, mission-critical applications
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages, including:
• Python, C, C++,.NET, Java, Bash scripting
• Experience with operating systems such as Linux, Windows, Android, iOS, or real-time operating systems
• Experience with cryptography, hashing, network protocols, and/or Wi-Fi protocols

Bonus Points if you have

• Bachelor's degree in technical field
• Master's degree in a relevant technical field
• Experience supporting DoD or Intelligence Community missions
• Knowledge of cyber operations concepts, requirements, and operational workflows
• Experience with DevSecOps pipelines, automation tools, and secure build practices
• Understanding of networking devices, infrastructure, and distributed systems
• Ability to develop multi-stage executables for cyber operations
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively within classified environments and cross-functional cyber teams

Clearance

• Must possess an active TS/SCI with polygraph level security clearance

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Pay and benefits

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below.

Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia is:

$116,900—$243,100 USD

What We Believe

As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included.

This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.