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CNO Python Developer - TS/SCI w/Poly

Parsons

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Base salary $125,100  to $225,200

Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Maryland

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  • LocationMaryland
  • WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
  • Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
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About this job

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

Job Description:

Parsons is seeking an experienced Software Developer to join our team in support of specialized military cyber operations.


What You'll Be Doing:

  • Perform weaponization/productization of proof-of-concept exploits or CVE vulnerabilities to ensure these capabilities are operationally ready to be used on live infrastructure 
  • Work with the vulnerability research team to gather relevant information on proof-of-concept exploits they generate and engage with the customer to ensure the product meets operational needs

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

  • Active TS/SCI w/ Poly
  • Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline and 8+ years of related experience; four (4) additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirement.
  • Experience with exploit/CNO tool development 
  • Experience utilizing programming languages such as Python, C, C++, or x86 
  • Ability to analyze proof-of-concept exploit/CVE vulnerability and engineer it to be stable and repeatable 
  • Experience in reverse-engineering both compiled binaries and source code to identify vulnerabilities 

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

  • SME in exploit/CVE vulnerability experience
  • 10+ years in CNO Tool Development

Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph security clearance is required for this position.​This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.Salary Range: $125,100.00 - $225,200.00We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.

Source: Parsons on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)

Pay in context

This role's base floor ($125,100) is above 42% of the 215 Software Engineering roles in Maryland listed on this site; 5 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $131,800; the middle half runs from $113,200 to $162,000.

Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 6, 2026.

This range next to 6 other live Parsons roles with the nearest advertised base floor
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This range next to 6 other live Parsons roles with the nearest advertised base floor
RolePublished base
CNO Python Developer - TS/SCI w/Poly (this listing)$125,100 - $225,200
Sr Program Manager - Rail & Transit Operations Planning$125,100 - $225,200
Software Developer Senior/ AI/ML (TS/SCI w/ Poly)$125,100 - $225,200
Airport Construction Manager$125,100 - $225,200
Bridge Project Manger$125,100 - $225,200
CNO Developer - TS/SCI w/Poly$125,100 - $225,200
Construction Manager, Airports$125,100 - $225,200

Same $100K to $400K scale as every card. All Parsons roles · How to read the bar

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2026-10-30
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Location as the employer wrote it: US - MD (Field Location)

Salary Range: $125,100.00 - $225,200.00

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