Emerald Technical Solutions
Android Savvy CNO Developer Computer Scientist (CS3 or CS4)
Emerald Technical Solutions - Columbia, Maryland, United States, 21046
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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 SANDLOTBEAST program out of Columbia Maryland. The SANDLOTBEAST (SLB) program consists of Software Engineers/Cyber Network Operations (CNO) Developers, System Administrators, Information Systems Security Officers (ISSOs), and a Scrummaster. 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
You’ll Bring These 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/ARM64 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
Travel Required:
None anticipated
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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(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 SANDLOTBEAST program out of Columbia Maryland. The SANDLOTBEAST (SLB) program consists of Software Engineers/Cyber Network Operations (CNO) Developers, System Administrators, Information Systems Security Officers (ISSOs), and a Scrummaster. 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
You’ll Bring These 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/ARM64 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
Travel Required:
None anticipated
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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