Full-Time

CNE Developer

Updated on 9/4/2026

SixGen

SixGen

51-200 employees

Adversarial emulation and cyber operations

Compensation Overview

$225k - $250k/yr

+ 401(k) 4% employer contribution

No H1B Sponsorship

Columbia, MD, USA

In Person

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Bachelor's, Associate's

Category
Cybersecurity (1)
Required Skills
Bash
Cybersecurity

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Requirements
  • CLI experience.
  • Strong collaboration skills.
  • Scripting experience.
  • Knowledge of network design and analysis.
  • U.S. citizenship with TS/SCI eligibility and ability to pass a CI polygraph.
  • A GED and 18 or more years of CNE development experience, or an Associate’s degree in a listed technical field and 10 or more years of experience, or a Bachelor’s degree in a listed technical field and 7 or more years of experience.
Responsibilities
  • Research and develop tools and concepts for operations.
  • Lead technical and analytical support in the exploitation of commercial network infrastructure and computer systems.
  • Analyze shell scripts, binaries, and source code.
  • Document tools developed and analysis performed.
  • Work closely with end-users to identify requirements, conceptualize capabilities, and drive the full CNE software development lifecycle.

SIXGEN provides cybersecurity services to government, defense, critical infrastructure, and commercial sectors, including adversarial emulation, incident response, penetration testing, reverse engineering, cyber training, and applied research. Its flagship product, RAVEN, is a DoD-certified, high-performance cyber operations platform that ships as a pre-configured computing node with AI-enabled threat detection and response. The company acts as a prime contractor for the Department of the Navy and as a subcontractor for major defense contractors, expanding through acquisitions to strengthen software infrastructure, electronic warfare, and reverse engineering capabilities. Its goal is to deliver mission-ready cyber solutions with speed and operational advantage as a non-traditional defense contractor owned by private equity, protecting critical assets and national security.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$500K

Headquarters

Baltimore, Maryland

Founded

2014

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What believers are saying

  • The June 2026 Fiscal Service award delivered $11.995 million, ceiling $58.245 million.
  • SIXGEN added Scott Howell in June 2025 and Stu Shea in October 2025.
  • Kyrus added roughly 80 engineers, expanding reverse engineering and software development capacity.

What critics are saying

  • SIXGEN depends on federal buyers; public profiles show DoD concentration and tiny award volume.
  • Four acquisitions since November 2023 strain integration, culture, and margin discipline.
  • The June 2027 Fiscal Service recompete threatens a major revenue anchor and investor thesis.

What makes SixGen unique

  • Jack Wilmer, former DoD CISO, became CEO in April 2024.
  • Washington Harbour-backed SIXGEN completed Kyrus, Boldend, and Secure-EE acquisitions in 2024.
  • Board additions Andrew Boyd, Charles Moore, Scott Howell, and Stu Shea deepen federal access.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible and remote work policies for most positions

Flexible PTO and holiday schedule

Professional development reimbursement options available (training, certification, education, etc)

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-2%

1 year growth

-4%

2 year growth

-2%
Business Wire
Dec 3rd, 2024
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Business Wire
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Business Wire
Jul 3rd, 2024
SIXGEN Acquires Secure-EE

SIXGEN, a full-spectrum solutions provider of cybersecurity products and expertise to U.S. national intelligence, defense and critical infrastructure

Business Wire
May 13th, 2024
Sixgen Attracts Renowned Leaders To Board, Reinforcing Its Role At The Forefront Of Cyber And National Security

ANNAPOLIS, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In a significant endorsement of its leadership in cybersecurity across the digital battlespace, SIXGEN is proud to announce the appointment of two distinguished figures – Andrew Boyd and Lt. Gen. Charles Moore – to its board of directors. Mr. Boyd most recently served as the Director of the CIA’s Center for Cyber Intelligence, and Lt. Gen