About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Mission

Confidential Client is seeking entry-level Computer Network Operations (CNO) engineering talent to support development across Windows, UNIX, and embedded/mobile environments. You will program in low- and high-level languages, participate in software reviews, and produce technical documentation following government processes.

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Key Requirements

• All work is on-site.
• Active Top Secret SCI clearance with polygraph required.
• Must be able to program in one or more of: Assembly, C, C++, Java, Perl, or Python.
• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, network engineering, or a related discipline — OR four (4) years of additional relevant programming experience in lieu of a degree.

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Responsibilities

• Program and maintain software in Assembly, C, C++, Java, Perl, or Python.
• Develop Windows applications using Visual Studio or .NET environments.
• Build and maintain UNIX applications using make files or comparable build systems.
• Support embedded and mobile platform development (proprietary, GOTS, or open-source build environments).
• Produce technical documentation and participate in design, code, and software readiness reviews per government software development procedures.

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What We’re Looking For

• Entry-level candidates who can demonstrate programming ability in one or more required languages.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to follow structured software development and security processes.
• Candidates must already hold or be eligible to maintain an active Top Secret SCI clearance with polygraph.

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Benefits (Full-time Employees)

• 401(k) with employer contribution; fully vested after 1 year.
• Five weeks (25 workdays) of annual leave.
• Additional leave may be earned in lieu of overtime.
• 11 paid federal holidays.
• Up to $5,000 annually for approved education/training plans.
• Employer contribution toward medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Life, short-term, and long-term disability options.
• Eligibility for performance incentives and bonuses.

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Other details

• Employment Type: Full-time.
• Worksite: On-site (no hybrid/remote option).
• Hiring process may include identity and eligibility verification; Confidential Client participates in E-Verify where required by law.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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