Computer Network Operations

Position Overview/Responsibilities for the Computer Network Operations Development Lead: IDR is seeking a Computer Network Operations (CNO) Development Lead to join one of our top clients in Colorado Springs. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled professional to contribute to a mission-focused engineering team, ensuring the highest levels of network security, availability, and performance. If you are looking for an opportunity to join a dynamic, team-oriented environment, please apply today. This role is fully onsite in Annapolis, Maryland Position Overview/Responsibilities: Lead a team in designing, developing, testing, and maintaining hardware/software-based CNO capabilities Apply knowledge of security concepts, networks, and programming to enhance CNO capabilities Supervise and mentor subordinate team members, ensuring high performance and technical expertise Ensure compliance with software development standards and lead troubleshooting and debugging efforts Communicate project status effectively to leadership and customers, ensuring alignment with objectives Collaborate with other technical teams and stakeholders to develop secure, robust solutions Required Skills for Computer Network Operations Development Lead: Bachelors degree in an IT-related discipline, or equivalent experience (e.g., High School + 16 years, Associates + 14 years, Masters + 10 years, PhD + 8 years) 12+ years of relevant experience in CNO development or related fields Proficiency in Python and C/C programming, particularly for network or security applications Strong experience with TCP/IP networking and socket-level programming Expertise in low-level internals of one or more technology areas (e.g., Windows, Unix, Mobile, Network Devices) TS SCI CI Poly required to start (CI Poly held within the last 7 years) Demonstrated ability to mentor and lead technical teams Unit testing experience and a deep understanding of software development principles Experience with Atlassian products (JIRA, Confluence, Crucible) and CI/CD pipelines/DevSecOps development Desired Certifications/Qualifications: CNO capability development experience Experience in software analysis, reverse engineering, and assembly programming Industry certifications such as Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer (PCEP) or C Certified Professional Programmer Certification (CPP) Familiarity with DevSecOps methodologies and tools What's in it for you? Competitive compensation package Full benefits, including Medical, Vision, Dental, and more Opportunity to work with an industry-leading organization Compensation: $174,000/year IDR is an equal opportunity employer. We provide reasonable accommodations for disabled employees and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, criminal history, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, or local laws. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in compliance with applicable Fair Chance laws. To comply with civil rights laws, we invite applicants to voluntarily self-identify their race, ethnicity, gender, and veteran status. This information is confidential, optional, and will not affect your application. You may access this form Pursuant to pay transparency laws, salary ranges and benefits will be disclosed where required by law. Compensation is based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at