About Careertakes

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Position summary

Confidential Client is hiring a Junior Computer Network Operations (CNO) Analyst / Programmer for an on-site, full-time role in Harmans, MD. This entry-level position requires programming skills (Assembly, C, C++, Java, Perl, or Python) and an Active Top Secret SCI clearance with polygraph. Candidates without a bachelor’s degree may substitute four years of relevant programming experience.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client seeks a hands-on developer to support software development across Windows, UNIX, embedded, and mobile platforms. Typical responsibilities include:

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

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Minimum Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance with polygraph (required)
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, network engineering, or related field from an accredited college/university; OR four (4) years of relevant programming experience in lieu of a degree
• Demonstrable ability to program in one or more: Assembly, C, C++, Java, Perl, Python
• Willingness and ability to work on-site in Harmans, MD (this role is not remote or hybrid)

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Nice to Have / Platform Experience

• Experience with Visual Studio/.NET environments for Windows development
• Familiarity with UNIX build systems and makefiles
• Prior work on embedded or mobile platform projects
• Experience following disciplined government or DoD software development processes

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Worksite & Schedule

• Location: On-site in Harmans, MD (all work performed on-site)
• Employment type: Full-time
• This is an on-site role — no telework or hybrid work options are offered for this position

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated salary (from source): $130,667 per year (estimated)
• Benefits for full-time employees may include:
  • Health and dental insurance
  • Group life insurance
  • Short-term disability
  • 11 paid federal holidays
  • 401(k)

(Compensation shown is an estimate supplied with the original posting. Final pay will be determined by Confidential Client and in accordance with applicable laws.)

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Additional Information

• This is a pipeline position: the role may not be actively hiring at every moment; qualified applicants may be screened and retained for future openings on awarded contracts.
• Confidential Client participates in E-Verify where required by law and is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities.
• Applicants must be eligible to maintain the required clearance and meet any background investigation requirements.

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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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