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Cornerstone

About Us

Cornerstone Defense LLC is a Small Business servicing the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. Cornerstone Defense specializes in cloud architecture, enterprise engineering, systems and network engineering, systems and network security, and application and software development. We use these foundational technology areas to deliver solutions for data analytics, cyber, and space/mission operations, customized to meet mission requirements. We are headquartered in Herndon, VA, with employees working across the U.S including DC, MD, CO, UT, NM, HI, and CA. At Cornerstone Defense, you’ll find a partner that values strong relationships, excellence, and teamwork. Our team is a network of professionals who are dedicated to providing agile, secure, and efficient solutions to support mission success. With Cornerstone Defense, youโ€™re not just choosing a service provider, but a committed, steadfast team with a culture designed to excel.
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Vision & Mission

Meet The Team

Reilly Leonard

Chief Operating Officer

Reilly Leonard

Chief Operating Officer

Patrick Palmer

Chief Executive Officer

Patrick Palmer

Chief Executive Officer

Brian Sammons

Chief Financial Officer

Brian Sammons

Chief Financial Officer

Darcelle Wilson

VP of Human Resources

Darcelle Wilson

VP of Human Resources

Brandon Altmann

Chief Growth Officer

Brandon Altmann

Chief Growth Officer

Michelle Allen

Director of Systems and Security, FSO

Michelle Allen

Director of Systems and Security, FSO

Virginia Blair

Director of Marketing & Operations

Virginia Blair

Director of Marketing & Operations


Kaitlin Krywy

Managing Director, Aerospace & Defense

Kaitlin Krywy

Managing Director, Aerospace & Defense

WHERE CAN WE HELP?

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WHAT WE DO

We bring together a unique blend of cutting-edge capabilities, specialized expertise, and a remarkable company culture that focuses on the recruitment and retention of highly-sought-after employees.

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WORK WITH US

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GET IN TOUCH

Contact Us
  • Virginia
    13454 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 100
    Herndon, VA 20171
    Maryland
    2288 Blue Water Blvd, Suite 330
    Odenton, MD 21113
  • eFAX
    443.769.1559
  • Phone
    703.691.5100
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โ€ข Senior ServiceNow Requirements Engineer โ€” turn complex mission needs into clean, actionable requirements.
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๐ŸŒŠ๐Ÿ ๐Ÿก๐ŸŽฃ Weโ€™re on the lookout for causes to support โ€” tell us where we can help!
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This yearโ€™s Coastal Conservation Association Virginia Annual Fundraiser was another unforgettable experience for the Cornerstone Defense team. We love showing up for this event every year, and itโ€™s always a powerful reminder of how much impact communityโ€‘driven conservation efforts can make.
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From the lively auction to the incredible food and even better company, the event was full of energy and purpose. CCA Virginia continues to lead meaningful work to protect our marine resources through sustainable fisheries, habitat restoration, and public education. If youโ€™re interested, take a look at the work theyโ€™re doing at ccavirginia.org.
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๐Ÿ’™ And as we plan our 2025 charitable and volunteer efforts, weโ€™re actively exploring new organizations and missions to support.
If you know a cause that could use passionate partners โ€” local, regional, environmental, communityโ€‘based, you name it โ€” weโ€™d love to hear from you.
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Drop a comment, send a DM, or connect with us at cornerstonedefense.com. Letโ€™s do more good together!๐Ÿ’™๐ŸŸ
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Meet our newest recruiter, Steven! Steven is a resultsโ€‘driven Talent Acquisition Specialist bringing over 7 years of fullโ€‘cycle recruiting experience across corporate and federal environments. With a proven track record of aligning hiring strategies to organizational needs and partnering closely with leadership to deliver topโ€‘tier cleared talent, this is someone who knows how to find the right people for the right mission. Welcome to the team, Steven!

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โœจ What song sets the vibe for the โ€œwalk into the officeโ€ moment?
๐Ÿ’ผ What part of joining Cornerstone Defense is most exciting?
๐ŸŽจ Which skill heโ€™d instantly master if he could?
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Swipe through to see all of his answers โ€” and help us give Steven a warm welcome!
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3,000 followers on LinkedIn!? Thank you for dancing into this new era with us! ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿป๐Ÿ’ฅ

We love that so many of you engage with our content and have followed along with our team and our story as weโ€™ve changed and grown over the years. We like to think of our social media presence as less of an advertisement and more of a place to build community โ€” full of feedback, authenticity, and real conversation. ๐Ÿ’ฌโœจ

GovCon and Recruiting can often feel myopic and transactional, but one of our core goals is to ensure that whether youโ€™re a prospective, current, or future employee, that is not the experience you have with Cornerstone Defense. From our industry expertise to our cultural engagement and community-building, we work hard to set ourselves apart as a choice employer in the GovCon space โ€” a place where our employees can grow alongside the company. ๐Ÿš€๐Ÿค

Thank you again for following along. If you enjoy our content, have questions about working with us, or have ideas for what youโ€™d like to see more of, drop us a comment or send us a DM. Letโ€™s keep the conversation going โ€” weโ€™re so happy youโ€™re here! ๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿ’›
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๐Ÿ“Œโœจ Good news travels fastโ€ฆ especially on sticky notes!
๐Ÿ’› WE ARE HIRING!
๐Ÿ“ Cleared positions in the DMV
๐ŸŽ‰ Amazing culture + benefits
๐Ÿ’ฅ Work that matters
If this feels like your kind of place, letโ€™s chat! โžก๏ธ Reach out today! [๐Ÿ™‚]
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