CNO Python Software Engineer

Description & Requirements

Unlock the secrets of intelligence with MANTECH! Join a dynamic team at the forefront of national security, providing advanced solutions to government intelligence agencies. Since 1968, we’ve been solving the toughest challenges with groundbreaking tech. Explore thrilling projects in Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, IT, Data Analytics and Software Development. Elevate your career and make a difference. Your adventure begins now—unleash your potential with MANTECH! MANTECH seeks a skilled and mission-focused CNO Python Software Engineer to join our team in Hanover, MD.

In this role you will be providing specialized testing and evaluation capabilities tailored to system functions. You’ll be part of a dynamic team working on next-generation solutions that safeguard our national security systems.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Ability to demonstrate solid knowledge of application containerization using Docker and Kubernetes 
• Performing system and subsystem definition, preliminary and detailed design, design implementation, and subsystem and system integration and tests for a system.
• Researching requirements for a product, including CNO deployment environment, performance criteria, and competitive issues.
• Analyze user requirements and system capabilities to resolve problems and design new capabilities or recommend improvements.
• Debug, troubleshoot, and modify software, and assist with developing and executing test procedures.
• Write and review software and system documentation
• Coordinating and performing software deployments for developed products.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field from an accredited college or University with 7 years of programming required, OR 11 years of programming experience in lieu of a degree. 
• Experience with developing software and systems running Windows and Linux
• Experience with Python programming
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes and Ansible
• Experience designing and maintaining Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery processes

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with VMWare
• Experience with Java
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with networking (TCP/IP) and socket level programming.
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases
• Subversion/GIT experience
• Atlassian Tools (Confluence, Jira, Crucible)
• Software troubleshooting and debugging experience
• Unit Test experience

Clearance Requirements:

• Must have a current/active TS/SCI w/Polygraph security clearance and be willing and able to obtain another polygraph prior to start, if required

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time

The projected compensation range for this position is $141,500.00-$236,000.00. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, MANTECH invests in its employees beyond just compensation. MANTECH’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, short-term and long-term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections. MANTECH considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email us at careers@mantech.com and provide your name and contact information.

General information

Requisition # R71492 Locations USA-MD-Hanover Posting Date 10/19/2026 Security Clearance Required TS/SCI w/ Poly Remote Type Onsite Time Type Full time