legato
Windows CNO Developer (BZ)
Dulles, Virginia
No sponsorshipDetected 20 days ago
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About the role
- Legato, LLC recruiters (Staffing@legatocorp.com) would love to speak with you regarding the following position: Windows CNO Developer in Dulles, VA.
- This role requires deep knowledge of the Windows operating system internals, low-level programming, and the ability to analyze and deconstruct binaries for vulnerabilities, malware, or undocumented system behavior.
- Conduct vulnerability research and proof-of-concept exploit development.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain low-level kernel-mode components, drivers, and subsystems for Windows platforms.
- Perform reverse engineering of Windows binaries (both legitimate and malicious) to understand system behavior, exploits, or undocumented APIs.
- Analyze crash dumps, root cause bugs, and provide kernel-level debugging and troubleshooting support.
- Collaborate with cybersecurity researchers, analysts, and software engineers to support security-focused development efforts.
- Document findings, architecture, and procedures clearly for internal teams or external clients.
Requirements
- 3+ years of CNO development experience with Windows.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Previous experience in Windows kernel development.
- Expertise with reverse engineering tools such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, x64dbg, WinDbg, and Hex-Rays.
- Experience with kernel-mode debugging and root cause analysis.
- Familiarity with secure coding practices and low-level exploit mitigation techniques (e.g., PatchGuard, CFG, DEP/ASLR).
- Strong understanding of malware behavior and techniques
- Required: TS/SCI minimum What You Will Do:
- Our minimum requirements for this role:
Skills
- Please note that this range is subject to change and should be considered as a guideline rather than a definitive figure.
- Legato LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Compensation
- Disclaimer: The salary range provided is an estimate based on current market conditions and may be adjusted based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications.
- The final salary offer will be determined after a thorough review of the candidate's background and alignment with the role.
Benefits
- We offer a generous benefits package including individual and family health, vision and dental benefits.
- A minimum of four (4) weeks of paid time off including a week of sick leave.
- Legato gives our employees 11 federal holidays off and a 401(k) employer match with no vesting schedule.
- There is an opportunity to earn referral benefits or bank hours if the contract allows.
Company info
- We are seeking a highly skilled CNO Developer with strong reverse engineering capabilities to support advanced research, systems development, and threat analysis.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Security Clearance Required: TS/SCI minimum What You Will Do:
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