Sr. Principal Computer Network Operations Engineer

Clarity Innovations is a trusted national security partner, dedicated to safeguarding our nation’s interests and delivering innovative solutions that empower the Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD) to transform data into actionable intelligence, ensuring mission success in an evolving world.

Our mission-first software and data engineering platform modernizes data operations, utilizing advanced workflows, CI/CD, and secure DevSecOps practices. We focus on challenges in Information Warfare, Cyber Operations, Operational Security, and Data Structuring, enabling end-to-end solutions that drive operational impact.

We are committed to delivering cutting-edge tools and capabilities that address the most complex national security challenges, empowering our partners to stay ahead of emerging threats and ensuring the success of their critical missions. At Clarity, we are people-focused and set on being a destination employer for top talent, offering an environment where innovation thrives, careers grow, and individuals are valued. Join us as we continue to lead innovation and tackle the most pressing challenges in national security.

Position Summary

As a Senior Principal CNO Engineer, you will lead capability development and vulnerability research within an agile team building a prototype access generation pipeline for a key national security customer. In this role, you’ll leverage your background in zero-day/N-day exploit research, CNO tooling, and AI-driven workflow development to design and build the future of automated vulnerability discovery and productization.

Role Expectations

Lead the design and development of an AI-driven end-to-end exploit discovery, productization, and delivery system

Coordinate efforts of other engineers and security researchers, and construct appropriate team technical practices and infrastructure to ensure quality quarterly deliveries

Collaborate across teams to productize and integrate existing targeting data, tools, and infrastructure as needed to meet mission customer’s needs

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Degree requirement can be met with four years of hands-on experience in a software engineer or similar full-time position

10+ years of experience as a CNO developer and/or security researcher

Proficiency in C, Python, Go, and JavaScript or TypeScript

Deep understanding of cyber operations tradecraft and software architectures

Experience implementing and evaluating agentic AI workflows for complex software tasks

Demonstrated ability in leading a team and communicating with external stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications (in addition to the required qualifications)

Mobile or browser development or vulnerability research experience

Experience as a cyber operator or analyst

Exposure to Intelligence Community mission sets and customers

Salary Range: $140,00 - $330,000

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.