Full-Time

Expert Computer Network Operations Developer

Ts/Sci

Blue Sky Innovators

Blue Sky Innovators

51-200 employees

Provides DoD/IC AI, cybersecurity, systems integration

Compensation Overview

$120k - $225k/yr

No H1B Sponsorship

Odenton, MD, USA

In Person

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Bachelor's, Certification

Category
IT & Security (1)
Required Skills
TCP/IP
Python
C/C++
Linux/Unix

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Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in an information technology-related discipline.
  • Proficiency in Python and C/C++ programming.
  • Proficiency in low-level internals in one or more technology areas (e.g., Windows, Unix, Mobile, Network devices).
  • Proficiency with networking (TCP/IP) and socket level programming.
  • 12+ years of relevant experience to software development.
  • Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a polygraph.
  • Must be able to be in a stationary position more than 50% of the time.
  • Must be able to communicate, converse, and exchange information with peers and senior personnel.
Responsibilities
  • Leads the designing, developing, documenting, testing, debugging and maintenance of hardware or software based CNO capabilities.
  • Ensure effective communication coordination and transparency with leadership and customers.
  • Responsible for ensuring software standards meet network and security requirements.
  • A Subject Matter Expert that supervises and mentors subordinate project and ICON Innovation Collaborative (IIC) staff.
Desired Qualifications
  • CNO capability development experience.
  • Software Analysis/Reverse Engineering experience.
  • Understanding of assembly programming concepts.
  • Unit Test experience.
  • Experience using Atlassian products (JIRA, Confluence, Crucible).
  • Relevant industry standard certifications such as Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer (PCEP) or C++ Certified Professional Programmer Certification (CPP).
  • Experience with CI/CD pipeline/DevSecOps development.

Blue Sky Innovators provides advanced technology and operational support to DoD and Intelligence Community clients, offering AI/ML data analysis, cybersecurity, and systems integration, along with internal R&D to turn new technologies into usable capabilities. It delivers professional services, SETA and acquisition support, and program control to solve complex defense challenges and advance operational capabilities. The company differentiates itself with a defense-led leadership team, a workforce rich in military veterans and TS/SCI clearance, and significant in-house R&D that supports DARPA, the Navy, and other defense programs. Its goal is to deliver practical, field-ready technologies and specialized support that help DoD and IC programs succeed by turning research into deployed solutions.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Reston, Virginia

Founded

N/A

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Virginia announced $7 million expansion and $840,000 grant on March 30, 2026.
  • MDA SHIELD IDIQ can open prototyping, testing, and experimentation pipelines through 2035.
  • Blue Sky is interviewing federal employees affected by layoffs, widening near-term hiring supply.

What critics are saying

  • PrimeRFP shows $685K total DoD obligations, leaving revenue concentrated and small.
  • Most work is sole-source; any incumbent loss could hit 2026 recompetes fast.
  • SkyLab's 175-job expansion needs sustained contract growth; underutilization would strain margins.

What makes Blue Sky Innovators unique

  • 95% TS/SCI-cleared staff and 50% veterans give Blue Sky rare defense depth.
  • March 2026 SkyLab adds 20,000 square feet for secure government collaboration in Reston.
  • December 2025 MDA SHIELD award shows trusted access to missile-defense R&D work.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Remote Work Options

Paid Vacation

Flexible Work Hours

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Telephone/Internet stipend

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

Conference Attendance Budget

Professional Development Budget

Stock Options

Company Equity

Hybrid Work Options

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support