Android Savvy CNO Developer Computer Scientist (CS3 or CS4)

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 :

Travel Required : None anticipated

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