Title: Software Developer
Location: Tysons, VA
*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *
Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission. Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation’s toughest and most secure problems. If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don’t look any further than Cornerstone Defense.
Benefits Overview:
Cornerstone Defense offers a very comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental and Vision Plans * Generous PTO Policy * 401(k) * HSA and FSA options * Life and Disability Insurance * Tuition Reimbursement and Training * Perks at Work Discount Program * Referral Program * Leads Generation Program * CollegeAmerica 529 * Fitness Reimbursement Program * Travel Assistance * Norton Lifelock Benefit Solutions * Life Planning Financial & Legal Services *
We are seeking a talented and experienced Full Stack Developer to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will work on-site in an Agile environment and will be responsible for the design, development, testing, and integration of custom software solutions. The role requires experience with modern JavaScript frameworks, microservice-based architectures, AWS, and databases.
Responsibilities:
Required Skills:
Preferred Skills/Experience:
Title: Software & Data/AI Engineer
Location: Tysons, VA
*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *
Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission. Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation’s toughest and most secure problems. If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don’t look any further than Cornerstone Defense.
Benefits Overview:
Cornerstone Defense offers a very comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental and Vision Plans * Generous PTO Policy * 401(k) * HSA and FSA options * Life and Disability Insurance * Tuition Reimbursement and Training * Perks at Work Discount Program * Referral Program * Leads Generation Program * CollegeAmerica 529 * Fitness Reimbursement Program * Travel Assistance * Norton Lifelock Benefit Solutions * Life Planning Financial & Legal Services *
| Description: As a Software & Data/AI Engineer in this role, you will be tasked with the intricate process of analyzing both structured and unstructured datasets. Your primary objective will be to identify commonalities across these datasets, organize them into a uniform structure, and perform entity resolution on the unstructured data. This will require a deep understanding of Python development and a proven track record of handling diverse data types. You will be expected to leverage your strong AI experience, particularly with large language models and GenAI, to implement a Chatbot-style interface that will serve as a critical touchpoint for stakeholders. Your role will also involve the design, architecture, and prototyping of complex AI-based systems that are essential for the organization's data management strategy. Your technical toolkit should include proficiency in working with vector databases and SQL, as well as a solid grasp of User Interface implementation using frameworks such as React or Angular. Familiarity with AWS cloud architecture will be crucial as you will be responsible for deploying AI models that can process a wide array of structured and unstructured data formats. The ability to clean data for ingestion and analysis is also a key part of your role, ensuring that the data is primed for optimal AI model performance. Your success in this position will be bolstered by your capacity to examine data holdings and use cases critically, enabling you to determine the most effective approach for grooming data for the AI systems you will be developing. To excel in this position, you should bring a wealth of experience in AI model optimization, which will be central to your daily responsibilities. Your role will require you to integrate Large Language Model chatbots, a cutting-edge technology that will enhance the organization's data interaction capabilities. The ability to navigate and implement vector databases will be essential, as this forms the backbone of the data structuring process. Your success will be measured by your ability to seamlessly integrate AI models that effectively manage the organization's diverse data formats. Your innovative approach to AI-based architecture will not only streamline data processes but also set new standards for data management within the organization. Here is what you need:
Bonus if you have:
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Title: Data Engineer
Location: Chantilly, VA
*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *
Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission. Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation’s toughest and most secure problems. If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don’t look any further than Cornerstone Defense.
Benefits Overview:
Cornerstone Defense offers a very comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental and Vision Plans * Generous PTO Policy * 401(k) * HSA and FSA options * Life and Disability Insurance * Tuition Reimbursement and Training * Perks at Work Discount Program * Referral Program * Leads Generation Program * CollegeAmerica 529 * Fitness Reimbursement Program * Travel Assistance * Norton Lifelock Benefit Solutions * Life Planning Financial & Legal Services *
Develop new tools, code, and services to execute data engineering activities involving data of varying types and in varying conditions. Activities include the following tasks: Movement of structure and unstructured data using approved methods. Execute data ingestion activities for storing data in a local or enterprise level location. Develop code to format data that supports exploration. Analyze source data formats and work with Data Scientists and partners to determine the formats and transforms that best meet mission objectives. Develop code and tools to provide one-time and on-going data extraction from various repositories, formatting and transformations into enterprise or standalone data models. Develop new ETL and perform O&M and enhancements on existing ETL code using best practices/standards. Develop and deliver documentation for each project including ETL mappings, code use guide, code location and access instructions.
Required Skills:
Title: Cloud Security Engineer
Location: Herndon, VA
*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *
Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission. Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation’s toughest and most secure problems. If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don’t look any further than Cornerstone Defense.
Benefits Overview:
Cornerstone Defense offers a very comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental and Vision Plans * Generous PTO Policy * 401(k) * HSA and FSA options * Life and Disability Insurance * Tuition Reimbursement and Training * Perks at Work Discount Program * Referral Program * Leads Generation Program * CollegeAmerica 529 * Fitness Reimbursement Program * Travel Assistance * Norton Lifelock Benefit Solutions * Life Planning Financial & Legal Services *
Seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented Cloud Security Engineer to join our team in Herndon, VA. Join a team of cybersecurity experts that protects and defends the largest target in the world. As a Cloud Security Engineer on our team, you will utilize the latest tools available and assist in creating new ones while allowing you to advance the nation's information security posture. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Title: Cyber Threat Hunt Analyst
Location: McLean, VA
*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *
Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission. Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation’s toughest and most secure problems. If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don’t look any further than Cornerstone Defense.
Benefits Overview:
Cornerstone Defense offers a very comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental and Vision Plans * Generous PTO Policy * 401(k) * HSA and FSA options * Life and Disability Insurance * Tuition Reimbursement and Training * Perks at Work Discount Program * Referral Program * Leads Generation Program * CollegeAmerica 529 * Fitness Reimbursement Program * Travel Assistance * Norton Lifelock Benefit Solutions * Life Planning Financial & Legal Services *
Seeking a Cyber Threat Hunt Analyst to join our Cyber Security Operations Center (CSOC) in McLean, VA. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of cyber threat hunting, advanced persistent threats (APTs), and the latest tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) used by adversaries. Join us and play a vital role in our nation’s security by helping to enhance our security posture. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Conduct threat hunting activities to detect advanced threats that evade traditional security solutions and continuously monitor and analyze threat intelligence sources to stay informed about emerging threats. Search for signs of malicious activity in our network and systems. Develop and implement new and innovative threat detection techniques and strategies. Analyze large datasets to identify patterns and anomalies indicative of malicious activities. Collaborate with other CSOC team members and stakeholders to respond to and investigate security incidents. Provide detailed reports and briefings on threat hunting activities and findings to senior management. Develop and maintain threat hunting playbooks, processes, and procedures. Perform in-depth forensic analysis to understand the nature and impact of threats. Participate in the development and refinement of security monitoring and incident response tools and processes.
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Title: Software Engineer
Location: Chantilly, VA
*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *
Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission. Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation’s toughest and most secure problems. If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don’t look any further than Cornerstone Defense.
Benefits Overview:
Cornerstone Defense offers a very comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental and Vision Plans * Generous PTO Policy * 401(k) * HSA and FSA options * Life and Disability Insurance * Tuition Reimbursement and Training * Perks at Work Discount Program * Referral Program * Leads Generation Program * CollegeAmerica 529 * Fitness Reimbursement Program * Travel Assistance * Norton Lifelock Benefit Solutions * Life Planning Financial & Legal Services *
Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or related STEM degree and a minimum of 9 years related experience.
• Experience with Software Architecture
• Requirements definition – to include iterative derivation of requirements with customer input
• Must have 8+ years development experience with C#
Preferred Qualifications
Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration:
• 5+ years experience with Java, Android
• 3+ years experience with C, C++, and/or Assembly
• 2+ years experience with PowerShell
• 2+ years experience leading a software development team
Title: Data Scientist
Location: Reston, Virginia
*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *
Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense, in partnership with our military, intelligence, and civil government customers, supports U.S. operations worldwide through the use of many different types of intelligence, satellite, and cyber technologies. Cornerstone’s Intelligence Sector provides solutions to the United States Government for information collection, operations, exploitation and dissemination, and research activities. Our Team specializes in software development, cloud architecture, systems and network engineering, systems integration, agile management, as well as targeting operations and intelligence analysis. Our support to our mission customers includes cyber network operations, exploitation and defense, signals intelligence, human intelligence, and critical missions and networks.
Job Description
Seeking a Data Scientist responsible for working closely with Client’s Customer Engagement project teams to provide the customer with business analysis expertise, dashboard design in a tactical capacity, evaluate internal and external client requirements, and implement effective solutions in a timely manner.
The selected candidate will leverage their analytical skills and expertise in predictive analytics to extract insights from complex datasets and drive data-driven decision-making within our client’s user community. They will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to develop predictive models, uncover actionable insights, and solve challenging business problems.
Job Requirements:
Required Experience.
Desired Experience:
Title: Agile Program Manager
Location: Bethesda, MD
Compensation Range: $195k approximately
*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *
Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission. Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation’s toughest and most secure problems. If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don’t look any further than Cornerstone Defense.
Benefits Overview:
Cornerstone Defense offers a very comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental and Vision Plans * Generous PTO Policy * 401(k) * HSA and FSA options * Life and Disability Insurance * Tuition Reimbursement and Training * Perks at Work Discount Program * Referral Program * Leads Generation Program * CollegeAmerica 529 * Fitness Reimbursement Program * Travel Assistance * Norton Lifelock Benefit Solutions * Life Planning Financial & Legal Services *
We are seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented Agile Program Manager to join our team at Bethesda, MD, to provide unparalleled support to our customer and to begin an exciting and rewarding career. We are seeking an experienced Agile program management SME to lead and support our Agile program management transformation journey. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Agile methodology (e.g., Scaled Agile (SAFe)) principles and practices, with a proven track record of implementing Agile methodologies across various teams and projects. The Agile program management SME will work closely with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and leadership to drive continuous improvement and ensure successful delivery of high-quality products and services.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications
Title: Data Engineer
Location: Herndon, VA
*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *
Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission. Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation’s toughest and most secure problems. If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don’t look any further than Cornerstone Defense.
Benefits Overview:
Cornerstone Defense offers a very comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental and Vision Plans * Generous PTO Policy * 401(k) * HSA and FSA options * Life and Disability Insurance * Tuition Reimbursement and Training * Perks at Work Discount Program * Referral Program * Leads Generation Program * CollegeAmerica 529 * Fitness Reimbursement Program * Travel Assistance * Norton Lifelock Benefit Solutions * Life Planning Financial & Legal Services *
| We are looking for a skilled Python Data Engineer to join our team. As a Python Data Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining data pipelines. We are looking for someone to design, build, and optimize systems for data collection, storage, access, and analytics at enterprise scale. Join a team that creates data pipelines to collect and convert raw Cyber related data into formats usable by our cyber analysts and data scientists. Collaborate within and across teams to support delivery and educate end users on complex data products/analytic environment. Perform data and system analysis, assessment and resolution for complex defects and incidents and correct as appropriate. Your role and responsibility are to make data available, accessible, and secure to stakeholders. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: * Build and operationalize complex data solutions, correct problems, apply transformations, and recommending data cleansing/quality solutions. * Operate and manage a custom codebase and its integration with open-source/vendor data platforms and products. * Perform analysis of complex sources to determine value and use and recommend data to include in analytical processes. * Incorporate core data management competencies including data governance, data security and data quality. * Test data movement, transformation code, and data components. * Create robust and resilient data pipelines to connect data sources to analytics tools * Platform support including problem solving and debugging, especially for production issues.
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Title: Network Engineer/Analyst
Location: Herndon, VA
*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *
Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission. Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation’s toughest and most secure problems. If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don’t look any further than Cornerstone Defense.
Benefits Overview:
Cornerstone Defense offers a very comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental and Vision Plans * Generous PTO Policy * 401(k) * HSA and FSA options * Life and Disability Insurance * Tuition Reimbursement and Training * Perks at Work Discount Program * Referral Program * Leads Generation Program * CollegeAmerica 529 * Fitness Reimbursement Program * Travel Assistance * Norton Lifelock Benefit Solutions * Life Planning Financial & Legal Services *
| We are seeking a Cyber Network Defense Analyst in Herndon, VA. As a Cyber Network Defense Analyst on our team, you will use your expertise in Host Based Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) and specialized network defense to provide innovative and creative solutions to challenging cyber security problems. Manage and administer the tuning of rules, signatures, and custom content for CND applications and systems. Identify potential conflicts with implementation of any CND tools within the enterprise and develop recommendations to remediate these conflicts. You will utilize the latest cyber tools available and assist with creating new ones while allowing you to advance the nation's information security posture. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: * Provide malicious code detection, intrusion detection, and information security tool development and integration. * Utilize forensic analysis to identify malware, misuse, and/or unauthorized activity. * Investigate and report on virus and malware alerts or incidents to determine root cause, entry point of code and damage risk. * Analyze all data sources, including Internet, Intelligence Community (IC) reporting, security events, firewall logs, and other data sources to identify malware, misuse, unauthorized activity or other cyber security related concerns. * Track intelligence using open source and classified sources to identify malicious code threats and provide solutions to counteract that threat. * Create, edit, and manage signatures, custom rules and filters for specialized network defense systems including but not limited to, Network and host-based IDS, IPS, firewalls and web application firewalls, Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR), Proxy, and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems * Prepare data analytics and reporting. |
| * 15 years of experience in Network Defense, Network Operations, Cybersecurity, Network Engineering, Security Engineering, Information Security, Systems Architecture or Data Analysis * Experience writing script in programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, Yara or Snort * Experience using SIEM tools for case development and application * Experience with network security applications, protocols, and associated hardware * Knowledge of enterprise cyber defense technologies such as SIEM systems, SysMon, network and host based IDS and IPS, network and host-based malware detection and prevention, Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) and Network Detection & Response (NDR), Network and Host malware detection and prevention (EDR/NDR) tools, forensics tools and applications, Web/Email gateway security technologies, Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR) and cloud based platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google * Experience with MITRE ATT&CK * Experience with Splunk or Splunk Enterprise Security * Full Scope Clearance
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Title: Cyber Technical Analyst Advisor
Location: Chantilly, VA
*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *
Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission. Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation’s toughest and most secure problems. If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don’t look any further than Cornerstone Defense.
Benefits Overview:
Cornerstone Defense offers a very comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental and Vision Plans * Generous PTO Policy * 401(k) * HSA and FSA options * Life and Disability Insurance * Tuition Reimbursement and Training * Perks at Work Discount Program * Referral Program * Leads Generation Program * CollegeAmerica 529 * Fitness Reimbursement Program * Travel Assistance * Norton Lifelock Benefit Solutions * Life Planning Financial & Legal Services *
Tasks:
Cyber intrusion investigations
Review and analysis of cyber security trends
Technical solutioning
Requirements:
Strong understanding of cybersecurity
Familiarity with custom toolsets
Understanding of computer networks and vulnerabilities analysis
Previous experience with AI/ML solutioning
Demonstrated ability to create custom scripts
Creation of data visualizations
Key Skills:
Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and ability to provide assessments.
Understanding of ML/AI processes and be able to evaluate the efficiency of models
Understanding of networks and various networking architectures
Scripting ability to be able to manipulate and parse through unstructured and structured datasets (Powershell, Python, SQL)
Proficiency in visualizations
Familiarity with sponsor tools
Desired Skills:
Ability to convey technical topics or conclusions to audiences of varying technical literacy
Previous experience analyzing Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) actors
Experience working with AI/ML processes and assessing model efficiency
Education Requirement
Experience Requirement
Title: Graph Database Engineer
Location: Chantilly, VA
*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *
Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission. Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation’s toughest and most secure problems. If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don’t look any further than Cornerstone Defense.
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are looking for an experienced Systems Software Engineer to join our team, interested in designing, developing and maintaining essential software systems. The optimal candidate will have demonstrated experience integrating solutions with graph databases, such as JanusGraph. They will also have a strong background in systems software development, experience with 3rd party system integration, expertise in ElasticSearch, and a solid understanding of data modeling concepts. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a challenging project that requires innovative solutions and collaborative problem-solving.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Title: .NET Developer
Location: Chantilly, VA
*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *
Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission. Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation’s toughest and most secure problems. If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don’t look any further than Cornerstone Defense.
Benefits Overview:
Cornerstone Defense offers a very comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental and Vision Plans * Generous PTO Policy * 401(k) * HSA and FSA options * Life and Disability Insurance * Tuition Reimbursement and Training * Perks at Work Discount Program * Referral Program * Leads Generation Program * CollegeAmerica 529 * Fitness Reimbursement Program * Travel Assistance * Norton Lifelock Benefit Solutions * Life Planning Financial & Legal Services *
Position Summary:
The Junior Software Developer will plan, design, develop, and test new software by applying programming techniques and their knowledge of computer systems. The Junior Software Developer implements designs by writing computer programs and updating, maintaining, and repairing existing programs. Work is performed under general guidance.
Core Values:
– Demonstrates the ability to work effectively under pressure with minimal supervision.
– Displays reliability through consistent attendance, follow-through, and task completion.
– Shows teamwork by collaborating with others, maintaining a positive attitude, and communicating openly, consistently, and directly. Listens actively to others.
– Ensures customer satisfaction by delivering exceptional customer service. Takes initiative and acts responsibly. Exhibits flexibility within established parameters.
Skills:
– C# and VB
– ASP.NET Web Forms, MVC
– SQL Database
– HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
– Responsive Web Design
– Web API or SOA experience
– LINQ to SQL
– Entity Framework
– Bootstrap, jQuery
– Azure Cloud Services
Essential Job Functions:
– Plan, install, and maintain large, complex application software; provide technical assistance to system users in accordance with relevant information systems policies, procedures, methods, and techniques.
– Design each component of a complex system, including storage, business logic, and user interface.
– Write programming code for Windows, websites, and databases.
– Design software for various form factors, from large desktops to mobile phones.
– Develop, install, and maintain complex software applications; prepare and update user manuals and system documentation; evaluate new software and recommend changes as necessary.
– Evaluate and assess client needs; suggest project priorities.
– Evaluate and test system upgrades and applications; troubleshoot software-related issues.
– Perform system maintenance activities; uphold system security; grant or revoke system access.
– Respond to user inquiries regarding system operations; offer solutions to problems or refer users to the appropriate staff, including supervisors, employees, and the public.
– Coordinate and conduct user training for relevant software applications; create user training manuals and written standards and procedures; update and maintain user and training manuals as necessary.
– Prepare project cost estimates and justifications for new or enhanced system modifications; evaluate bids and recommend vendor selections.
– Plan, design, and implement application databases; maintain database security and user access; design, create, and manage physical objects, including tables, files, libraries, and indexes to support computer applications using database management systems; monitor database performance and troubleshoot issues.
– Stay current with new trends and innovations in the information technology field.
– Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
Python Developer: works as part of a team to implement functionality as part of multiple efforts to build data processing applications while taking ownership of architectural design components, technical implementations, and the software development lifecycle. A successful developer will be able to implement functionality to interface with an existing system, as well as writing new functionality to interface with various open-source tools. Knowledge of the software development lifecycle is a must, as the developer will help translate requirements into user stories to be implemented as part of a team. As part of the implementation phase, the developer is expected to include automated tests as part of the CI/CD pipeline to validate the code that is being written. Knowledge of the cloud software deployment process is also key, including familiarity with parallel processing in Python, large data processing using packages such as PySpark, and optimizing Python code for deployment as part of a containerized architecture.
Role Highlights:
Required Skills:
Preferred Skills/Experience:
Participates in development efforts to deliver a complete software solution. This position is for work across the cloud-based software development lifecycle (front end, back end, database, cloud deployment and orchestration, etc.). Design and implement all levels of the solution: data layer, application code, user interface. Design and deliver APIs and integrations with other software systems and databases. Architect for optimal use of enterprise infrastructure (cloud) and security requirements. Experience in the following: Delivering the design and development of software applications. Programming/coding from the data layer through the application layer, through the user interface. Decomposing functional requirements into technical specifications and tasks. Software development frameworks and languages such as JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Python, etc. and data management tools such as SQL and XML. Developing and maintaining unit test scripts. Developing APIs and web services for integration between systems and data sets.
Key Responsibilities:
Required Skills:
Title: System Administrator 3
Location: Annapolis Junction, MD
*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *
Compensation Range: $185k – $205k
Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission. Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation’s toughest and most secure problems. If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don’t look any further than Cornerstone Defense.
Description:
Provides support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of Information Technology (IT) systems. Manages IT system infrastructure and any processes related to these systems. Provides support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all of the client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, etc. Provides Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems. Provides support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers. Provides support for the dispatch system and hardware problems and remains involved in the resolution process. Configures and manages UNIX and Windows operating systems and installs/loads operating system software, troubleshoots, maintains integrity and configures network components along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance.
The Level 3 System Administrator (SA) shall possess the following capabilities:
Qualifications:
Company Benefits:
Cornerstone Defense offers a comprehensive list of benefits, designed to give employees and their families several options to choose from when selecting benefits that best fit their needs. These offerings include not only a full suite of the traditional Medical/Dental/Vision insurances, but also a number of other benefits and perks to include, but not limited to: A 401(K) plan with a company match, tuition and training assistances, paid vacation/leave, a fitness reimbursement program, college savings plan, commuter benefits, financial advisory services, flex spending accounts, health savings accounts, STD/LTD coverage, life and AD&D insurance, employee assistance programs, life financial planning assistance, and legal resources.
Senior Systems Administrator
Chantilly, VA
*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *
Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission. Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation’s toughest and most secure problems. If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don’t look any further than Cornerstone Defense.
Responsibilities:
Basic Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Systems Administrator – Full Performance (Windows + Linux)
*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *
Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission. Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation’s toughest and most secure problems. If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don’t look any further than Cornerstone Defense.
Responsibilities:
Requirements:
Preferred Qualifications:
Mechanical Engineering Specialist, Senior
Location: Warrenton, VA
*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *
Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission. Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation’s toughest and most secure problems. If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don’t look any further than Cornerstone Defense.
Key Role:
Provide engineering review, coordination, and oversight for operations, maintenance, repair, and construction work and oversee and coordinate activities with trade shops, including prioritizing work, reviewing ongoing projects, inspecting installed equipment, and overseeing and coordinating work orders, service orders, and projects. Plan, conduct, and direct projects or major phases of significant projects and coordinate the efforts of engineers and technical support staff. Manage project design or construction efforts, including scheduling, funding, and day-to-day project oversight, manage and evaluate construction contractor performance, integrate, and coordinate projects with field personnel, evaluate, validate, and manage project change requests, and provide official weekly project status reports. Assist the client's contracting officer (CO) and contracting officer's technical representative (COTR) with acquisition planning, execution, and administration, assist the CO and COTR with conducting pre-bid and pre-construction site visits with the COTR, provide invoice supporting information to the COTR for payment, and prepare and monitor project schedules and budgets, provide technical guidance and assistance on contracting and construction issues, direct design efforts, recommend construction documents for approval, and oversee any follow-on maintenance programs. Optimize performance, cost, and schedule by ensuring project objectives are achieved on schedule and at the lowest cost compatible with user requirements. Ensure timely input of all data, comments, and documentation into MAXIMO software project management tool. Ensure the integration of all systems, including information technology, telephone, security, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing.
Basic Qualifications:
10+ years of experience as a facilities professional
5+ years of experience in an assigned field, including high voltage power, mechanical systems, fire protection, or construction
Experience with the implementation or execution of design documents
Experience with reviewing design documentation and identifying deficiencies, inaccuracies, and noncompliance issues with the design intent
Knowledge of Unified Facilities Criteria (UFCs)
Ability to evaluate conditions and draft engineering memos that provide sounds engineering guidance consistent with industry best practices and all Federal, State, and Local codes
Ability to review and perform engineering calculations
TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
HS diploma or GED
Additional Qualifications:
Experience with managing project design or construction efforts, including schedule, funding, and day-to-day project oversight
Experience with MAXIMO
Experience with new and existing building systems and site surveys and calculations
Knowledge of the ASHRAE standards, International Building Code, and pertinent NFPA publications related to mechanical systems
Knowledge of the CAD systems, AutoCAD, or REVIT
Ability to oversee and coordinate activities with the trade shops, including prioritization of work, review of ongoing projects, and inspection of installed equipment
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
Professional Engineer (PE) License
Mechanical Engineering Specialist, Senior
Key Role:
Provide engineering review, coordination, and oversight for operations, maintenance, repair, and construction work and oversee and coordinate activities with trade shops, including prioritizing work, reviewing ongoing projects, inspecting installed equipment, and overseeing and coordinating work orders, service orders, and projects. Plan, conduct, and direct projects or major phases of significant projects and coordinate the efforts of engineers and technical support staff. Manage project design or construction efforts, including scheduling, funding, and day-to-day project oversight, manage and evaluate construction contractor performance, integrate, and coordinate projects with field personnel, evaluate, validate, and manage project change requests, and provide official weekly project status reports. Assist the client's contracting officer (CO) and contracting officer's technical representative (COTR) with acquisition planning, execution, and administration, assist the CO and COTR with conducting pre-bid and pre-construction site visits with the COTR, provide invoice supporting information to the COTR for payment, and prepare and monitor project schedules and budgets, provide technical guidance and assistance on contracting and construction issues, direct design efforts, recommend construction documents for approval, and oversee any follow-on maintenance programs. Optimize performance, cost, and schedule by ensuring project objectives are achieved on schedule and at the lowest cost compatible with user requirements. Ensure timely input of all data, comments, and documentation into MAXIMO software project management tool. Ensure the integration of all systems, including information technology, telephone, security, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing.
Basic Qualifications:
10+ years of experience as a facilities professional
5+ years of experience in an assigned field, including high voltage power, mechanical systems, fire protection, or construction
Experience with the implementation or execution of design documents
Experience with reviewing design documentation and identifying deficiencies, inaccuracies, and noncompliance issues with the design intent
Knowledge of Unified Facilities Criteria (UFCs)
Ability to evaluate conditions and draft engineering memos that provide sounds engineering guidance consistent with industry best practices and all Federal, State, and Local codes
Ability to review and perform engineering calculations
TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
HS diploma or GED
Additional Qualifications:
Experience with managing project design or construction efforts, including schedule, funding, and day-to-day project oversight
Experience with MAXIMO
Experience with new and existing building systems and site surveys and calculations
Knowledge of the ASHRAE standards, International Building Code, and pertinent NFPA publications related to mechanical systems
Knowledge of the CAD systems, AutoCAD, or REVIT
Ability to oversee and coordinate activities with the trade shops, including prioritization of work, review of ongoing projects, and inspection of installed equipment
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
Professional Engineer (PE) License
Electrical Engineering Specialist, Senior
Location: Warrenton, VA
*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *
Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission. Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation’s toughest and most secure problems. If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don’t look any further than Cornerstone Defense.
Key Role:
Provide engineering review, coordination, and oversight for operations, maintenance, repair, and construction work, and oversee and coordinate activities with trade shops, including prioritizing work, reviewing ongoing projects, inspecting installed equipment, and overseeing and coordinating work orders, service orders, and projects. Plan, conduct, and direct projects or major phases of significant projects and coordinate the efforts of engineers and technical support staff. Manage project design or construction efforts, including scheduling, funding, and day-to-day project oversight, manage and evaluate construction contractor performance, integrate and coordinate projects with field personnel, evaluate, validate, and manage project change requests, and provide official weekly project status reports. Assist the client's contracting officer (CO) and contracting officer's technical representative (COTR) with acquisition planning, execution, and administration, assist the CO and COTR with conducting pre-bid and pre-construction site visits with the COTR, provide invoice supporting information to the COTR for payment, prepare and monitor project schedules, provide technical guidance and assistance on contracting and construction issues, direct design efforts, recommend construction documents for approval, and oversee any follow-on maintenance programs. Optimize performance, cost, and schedule by ensuring project objectives are achieved on schedule and at the lowest cost compatible with user requirements. Ensure timely input of all data, comments, and documentation into the MAXIMO software project management tool. Ensure the integration of all systems, including information technology, telephone, security, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing.
Basic Qualifications:
Additional Qualifications:
Title: Sr. Database Admin / Engineer – Exadata:
Location: Annapolis Junction, MD
*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *
Compensation Range: $175k – $195k
Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission. Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation’s toughest and most secure problems. If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don’t look any further than Cornerstone Defense.
Description:
Sr. Oracle Database Administrator with 10+ years Oracle database administration experience supporting large scale or enterprise level database services.
Required Skills:
TS/SCI w/ FSP required.
Qualifications:
Title: AI Policy Engineer
Location: Bethesda, MD
*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *
Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission. Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation’s toughest and most secure problems. If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don’t look any further than Cornerstone Defense.
Education:
High School Diploma/GED + 12 Years
Associate Degree + 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree + 8 Years
Master's Degree + 6 Years
PhD + 4 Years
Description:
1. Working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment supporting the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) engineering and capabilities.
2. Serving as a subject matter expert (SME), creating and translating trend analyses, and facilitating stakeholder decision-making, policy, and governance pertaining to current and emerging AI technology.
3. Knowledgeable in the field of AI with strong technical writing skills.
4. Experience with the IC, including experience with non-DoD IC elements.
5. Expertise in one or more or the following subfields:
• Ethics
• Policy
• Law pertaining to AI and emerging technology.
Desired Skills:
1. Experience with Power BI or other BI tools.
2. Experience with Python development.
3. Experience with R, Tableau, or other data visualization/analytical software.
Front End Software Developer
McLean, VA
Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission. Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation’s toughest and most secure problems. If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don’t look any further than Cornerstone Defense.
Benefits Overview:
Cornerstone Defense offers a very comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental and Vision Plans * Generous PTO Policy * 401(k) * HSA and FSA options * Life and Disability Insurance * Tuition Reimbursement and Training * Perks at Work Discount Program * Referral Program * Leads Generation Program * CollegeAmerica 529 * Fitness Reimbursement Program * Travel Assistance * Norton Lifelock Benefit Solutions * Life Planning Financial & Legal Services *
Front End Software Developer to support and All Source Data Modeling and Analysis team. Provide Front End Developer support to deliver a prototype application frontend Interface utilizing JavaScript, Angular, and a containerized (Docker and/or Kubernetes is preferred), cloud (AWS) development platform, Elasticsearch integration, and AWS tools. The application supports integrations that tie into other applications that support AI models on the backend.
1. JavaScript 2. Angular 3. AWS platform and development tools 4. Containerization (preferably Docker and/or Kubernetes) 5. ElasticSearch 6. Developing and integrating APIs
1. AI/ML 2. AI modeling with LLMs 3. Educational or practical experience in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) field.
Title: Target Digital Network Analyst
Location: Linthicum, MD
Salary Range: $200,000-$205,000
*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *
Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission. Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation’s toughest and most secure problems. If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don’t look any further than Cornerstone Defense.
Responsibilities
Benefits Overview:
Cornerstone Defense offers a very comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental and Vision Plans * Generous PTO Policy * 401(k) * HSA and FSA options * Life and Disability Insurance * Tuition Reimbursement and Training * Perks at Work Discount Program * Referral Program * Leads Generation Program * CollegeAmerica 529 * Fitness Reimbursement Program * Travel Assistance * Norton Lifelock Benefit Solutions * Life Planning Financial & Legal Services *
Supports software and data engineering with DevOps tools, culture, and process changes to enable rapid and stable delivery of applications and technologies. Identifies, prototypes, engineers, and deploys emerging software engineering and DevOps tools into existing baseline. Operates and supports a suite of enterprise DevOps services. Establishes, manages, automates, and enhances DevOps pipelines. Defines and promotes enterprise software engineering and DevOps standards, practices, and behaviors. Supports project teams as they integrate into the DevOps environment. May work in hybrid environments (multi-cloud, multi-domain, private/public). Writes and maintains infrastructure and configuration files, DevOps tool configuration scripts, and application run-time configuration scripts. Facilitates technical exchange meetings to identify, collect, and establish coordinated requirements with key stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
Required Skills:
Title: Technical Targeting Officer
Location: McLean, VA
*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *
Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission. Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation’s toughest and most secure problems. If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don’t look any further than Cornerstone Defense.
Required Skills:
Desired Skills:
Title: Software Developer
Location: Chantilly, VA
*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *
Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission. Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation’s toughest and most secure problems. If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don’t look any further than Cornerstone Defense.
Responsibilities:
| Required Skills | Number of Years of Experience |
| Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. | |
| 4+ years of professional experience in JavaScript/Java development, with experience in modern reactive frameworks such as: VueJS, ReactJS, and similar | |
| Solid understanding of various cloud platforms and technologies, such as AWS and Azure. | |
| Experience working with version control systems, such as Git. | |
| Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. | |
| Excellent communication and collaboration abilities. | |
| Experience in both Linux and Windows environments | |
| Desired Skills | Number of Years of Experience |
| Experience with serverless architectures and microservices. | |
| Familiarity with RESTful APIs and web services. | |
| Experience with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and tools such as Jenkins or Git CI/CD. | |
| Experience with Agile methodologies and tools such as Jira and Confluence |
Title: Senior Red Hat Consultant
Location: Ft. Meade, MD
*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *
Compensation Range: $180k – $200k
Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission. Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation’s toughest and most secure problems. If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don’t look any further than Cornerstone Defense.
Responsibilities:
Usually responsible for providing a detailed technical design for enterprise solutions.
Is usually the Principal Consultant who analyzes and develops enterprise technology solutions.
Provides the technical direction required to resolve complex issues to ensure the on-time delivery of solutions that meet customer expectations. May need to develop new methods to apply to situations.
Provides advanced technical consulting and advice to proposal efforts, solution design.
Provides consulting advice to customer senior IT leadership and sets strategic direction for customers based on the company's solutions and products.
Works with peers outside immediate organization to define and characterize complex technology or process problems and/or develops new solutions, yet works independently to drive technical problems to a solution.
Education and Experience Required:
12+ years of professional experience and a Master of Arts/Science or equivalent degree in computer science or related area of study; without a Masters degree, three additional years of relevant professional experience (15+ years in total).
Knowledge and Skills:
Demonstrates ability to develop solutions that can be used at multiple customer sites to enhance the availability, performance, maintainability and agility of their enterprise.
Develops reusable solutions and workarounds that are innovative and demonstrate a deep technical knowledge of the affected products, processes, and the customer environment.
Breadth of knowledge covers additional business units, third parties, competitors, and business drivers.
Recognized as an advanced subject matter expert of IT products, applied technologies and processes, combining vendor interoperability knowledge pertaining to complex IT infrastructures. May define interoperability issues between vendors' products and is a recognized expert in one or more technologies across the region. Holds a vendor or industry certification in more than one discipline area. Regularly represents business at industry recognized technical events.
Has performed troubleshooting across a number of significant multi-vendor products.
Has demonstrated innovation and ability to communicate new offerings across multiple business units. Has led a cross functional team in the delivery of multiple solutions across multiple technologies.
Ability to operate and present at all levels, and in public forums, to facilitate business discussions, and controls and leads those discussions.
Ability to relate risks and challenges with other client efforts.
Ability to develop detailed project plans and work breakdown structures. Ability to develop Architecture Specification deliverables that map customer business requirements to technologies.
Benefits Overview:
Cornerstone Defense offers a very comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental and Vision Plans * Generous PTO Policy * 401(k) * HSA and FSA options * Life and Disability Insurance * Tuition Reimbursement and Training * Perks at Work Discount Program * Referral Program * Leads Generation Program * CollegeAmerica 529 * Fitness Reimbursement Program * Travel Assistance * Norton Lifelock Benefit Solutions * Life Planning Financial & Legal Services *
Title: Scanning Technician
Location: Warrenton, VA
*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *
Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission. Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation’s toughest and most secure problems. If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don’t look any further than Cornerstone Defense.
Seeking an Intelligence Technical Specialist to provide document scanning support to the declassification program in the Warrenton, VA area. This positions primary responsibility is to support the digitization effort to convert paper documents to image, performing quality control of images and indexing various fields pulled from the scanned documents. In this position every individual will be cross-trained so that the entire life-cycle of digitization can be performed by each member of the team. This ensures quality assurance in scanning, indexing, and editing.
The successful candidate will be a self-motivated, independent worker who can also work in and contribute to a team environment. The candidate will be part of a team that maintains data entry production, scanning; prepares work to be processed; and inputs data in a classified environment. This position requires extreme attention to detail and the ability to adapt to changing work requirements and priorities. Must work 8 hours a day – and cover time to 4:30pm.
| 1. • Review and prepare files and documents based on conversion requirements to include but not limited to: arranging records in date order, removing duplicate copies, removing staples and clipping multipage documents. 2. • Determine which scanning device will properly perform the operations depending on the type of quality of documents to be imaged 3. • Perform and monitor all activities required to scan the documents 4. • Receive boxes check in to database and track from start to finish 5. • Schedule and coordinate meetings and coordinate transportation 6. • Maintain inventory of workstations and all equipment 7. • Responsible for taking care of walk in customers 8. • Provide daily preventative maintenance (care and cleaning) of all scanning equipment as recommended by the manufacturer or as needed 9. • Review the scanned document images electronically to verify that all pages within the document were scanned accurately and completely. The review shall include a 100% verification of each scanned page image to ascertain the image quality. Rescanning of documents will be required if the scanned images are deemed poor quality. 10. • Perform hardcopy scanning, microform, scanning, oversized scanning (e.g. maps, charts, and drawings) and image formatting/conversion. 11. • Deliver scanned pages in electronic format and meet scanning targets and deadlines. 12. • Lift cartons weighing up to 35 pounds, as required 13. • Previous scanning experience is required 14. • Must have strong attention to detail with focus in QC and Indexing 15. • Ability to use various scanning and viewing equipment and tools to ensure accuracy and quality while meeting goals and requirements 16. • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively 17. • Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to work well as a team member 18. • Must have an understanding of security requirements and be able to adhere to them 19. • Exceptional Customer service skills 20. • Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision 21. • Ability to adapt to changing work requirements and priorities 22. • Extensive knowledge in the use of MS Office, the Internet, and other internal applications necessary to complete routine and moderately complex tasks. 23. • Excellent working knowledge of computer software to include search capabilities.
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Title: Applications Developer
Location: Herndon, VA
*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *
Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission. Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation’s toughest and most secure problems. If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don’t look any further than Cornerstone Defense.
Seeking a Full Stack DevOps Applications Developer to support applications development and operations and maintenance of a variety of systems and initiatives focused on streamlining operations, automating processes, and aligning customer solutions to the overarching digital architecture. The ideal candidate will help promote state-of-the-art IT solutions, collaborating with IT mission partners to share technology and lessons learned and ensure records management processes and requirements are included in the early design stages of IT solutions across the Intelligence Community. Additionally, this individual will work in concert with the customer technical interfaces to ensure future plans for technology are in line with the plans for the overall customer architecture.
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Title: Cyber Security Analyst
Location: McLean, VA
*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *
Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission. Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation’s toughest and most secure problems. If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don’t look any further than Cornerstone Defense.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Provide strategic and tactical direction to cyber hunters and leadership based on trends and actionable intelligence related to threat capabilities
Coordinate hunt activities between various internal and external hunt groups
Construct and exploit threat intelligence to detect, respond, and defeat advanced persistent threats (APTs)
Fully analyze network and host activity in successful and unsuccessful intrusions by advanced attackers
Build fly-away kits utilizing an agile approach to identify the appropriate tools and technologies necessary to conduct hunt missions
Conduct advanced threat hunt operations using known adversary tactics, techniques and procedures as well as indicators of attack in order to detect adversaries with persistent access to the enterprise
Create and add custom signatures, to mitigate highly dynamic threats to the enterprise using the latest threat information obtained from multiple sources. Perform malware analysis on samples obtained during an investigation or hunt operation to create custom signatures
Develop and produce reports on all activities and incidents to help maintain day to day status, develop and report on trends, and provide focus and situational awareness on all issues
Piece together intrusion campaigns, threat actors, and nation-state organizations
Manage, share, and receive intelligence on APT adversary groups
Generate intelligence from their own data sources and share it accordingly
Identify, extract, and leverage intelligence from APT intrusions
Expand upon existing intelligence to build profiles of adversary groups
Leverage intelligence to better defend against and respond to future intrusions
Correlate data from intrusion detection and prevention systems with data from other sources such as firewall, web server, and DNS logs
Notify the management team of significant changes in the security threat against the government networks in a timely manner and in writing via established reporting methods
Coordinate with appropriate organizations within the intelligence community regarding possible security incidents. Conduct intra-office research to evaluate events as necessary, maintain the current list of coordination points of contact.
Review assembled data with firewall administrators, engineering, system administrators and other appropriate groups to determine the risk of a given event
Maintain knowledge of the current security threat level by monitoring related Internet postings, Intelligence reports, and other related documents as necessary
Required Qualifications:
2+ years of experience in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Security Engineering or Network Engineering, including cyber security issues and operations, computer incident response, systems architecture, data management
Experience with working nation state intrusion sets
Experience with and expert level proficiency in one or more of the following disciplines:
Windows and/or Linux operating systems
Network forensics
Expertise at enterprise scale:
SysMon or EDR solutions for host-based Cyber Threat Hunting, or
Netflow/pcap or NDR solutions for network-oriented Cyber Threat Hunting
Malware analysis/reverse engineering
Exploit development
On-net pursuit/response
Incident response, forensics, or threat hunting in AWS or Azure
Knowledge of the following classes of enterprise cyber defense technologies:
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems
Network Intrusion Detection System/Intrusion Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS)
Host Intrusion Detection System/Intrusion Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS)
Network and Host malware detection and prevention (NDR/EDR)
Network and Host forensic applications
Web/Email gateway security technologies
Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR)
Ability to demonstrate effective interpersonal, organizational, writing, communications, and briefing skills
Ability to use advanced level analytical and problem-solving skills to solve complex issues
Ability to obtain a CISSP or CEH Certification within 6 months of start date
DoD 8570 IAT Level III or CSSP-SPM within 6 months of start date
Active/Current TS/SCI with polygraph clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or other closely related Information Technology field of study
Title: Software Developer
Location: Herndon, VA
*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *
Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission. Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation’s toughest and most secure problems. If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don’t look any further than Cornerstone Defense.
This role requires a highly skilled problem-solver who has the business knowledge and technological expertise to build upon, maintain, and grow an innovative data analytics platform that supports the ever-changing needs of our customers.
Required Qualifications:
2+ years' experience with programming and scripting
Knowledge of software version control systems
Experience consuming Application Programming Interfaces (APls) and manipulating large datasets
Experience with defining enterprise information system requirements, performing system or application design, developing capability prototypes, and transitioning applications to production
Knowledge of AWS cloud services, such as Lambdas, EC2s, or S3
Knowledge of analytic platforms, such as Splunk, Elasticsearch/Kibana or others
Current/Active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience programming an/or scripting in Python
Experience using Git
Experience working in AWS or other cloud environments
Knowledge of drafting technical program documentation, such as end user operational instructions or training guidelines
Ability to collaborate with others who are conducting research in the same, similar, or different areas (strong teamwork skills)
Effective research and analytical skills
Excellent problem-solving skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong oral and written presentation skills and the ability to brief others on your findings and recommendations
Title: Technical Targeter
Location: McLean, VA
*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *
Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense, in partnership with our military, intelligence, and civil government customers, supports U.S. operations worldwide through the use of many different types of intelligence, satellite, and cyber technologies. Cornerstone’s Intelligence Sector provides solutions to the United States Government for information collection, operations, exploitation and dissemination, and research activities. Our Team specializes in software development, cloud architecture, systems and network engineering, systems integration, agile management, as well as targeting operations and intelligence analysis. Our support to our mission customers includes cyber network operations, exploitation and defense, signals intelligence, human intelligence, and critical missions and networks.
Technical Targeter
McLean, VA
Description: This individual will provide the Tech Targeting team with innovative solutions to identify and track targets of interest. They will leverage tailored discovery and analytic support to sustained and dynamic requests by leveraging expertise in community-specific tools, databases, and tradecraft.
They will deliver full-circle analysis to optimize mission success while ensuring they are in alignment with organizational priorities.
Prior experience as a targeter within the broader organization is required, with technical targeting expertise desired. The optimal candidate will have an open mind and aptitude for learning from a highly skilled, highly niche cadre of individuals who have significant expertise in technical targeting.
Title: Software/Application Support Specialist
*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *
Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense, in partnership with our military, intelligence, and civil government customers, supports U.S. operations worldwide through the use of many different types of intelligence, satellite, and cyber technologies. Cornerstone’s Intelligence Sector provides solutions to the United States Government for information collection, operations, exploitation and dissemination, and research activities. Our Team specializes in software development, cloud architecture, systems and network engineering, systems integration, agile management, as well as targeting operations and intelligence analysis. Our support to our mission customers includes cyber network operations, exploitation and defense, signals intelligence, human intelligence, and critical missions and networks.
Software Application Support Specialist
Herndon, VA
The Software Application Support Specialist is responsible for providing professional and efficient helpdesk support. A strong customer service mindset is the key to succeeding in this role.
Job Requirements:
Required Experience:
Desired Experience:
Title: Data Scientist
Location: McLean, VA
*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *
Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission. Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation’s toughest and most secure problems. If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don’t look any further than Cornerstone Defense.
1. (Mandatory) Demonstrated experience in data architecture.
2. (Mandatory) Demonstrated experience with and understanding of database structure principles
3. (Mandatory) Demonstrated experience in data modeling and design, including SQL development and database administration.
4. (Mandatory) Demonstrated experience in data visualization, data migration and data modeling.
5. (Mandatory) Demonstrated experience in relational database management systems (DBMS).
6. (Mandatory) Demonstrated experience in DBMS software, including SQL Server.
7. (Mandatory) Demonstrated experience in database and cloud computing design, architectures and data lakes.
8. (Mandatory) Demonstrated experience in configuration and administration of enterprise level data stores, ETL and ELT methods, and batch and streaming data transport.
9. (Mandatory) Demonstrated experience gathering and analyzing system requirements.
10. (Mandatory) Demonstrated experience with Version control systems such as Git.
11. (Mandatory) Demonstrated experience with programming languages Java and Python.
12. (Mandatory) Demonstrated experience with Linux, Unix, Solaris and Windows.
13. (Mandatory) Demonstrated experience with Agile development methodologies and JIRA.
14. (Mandatory) Demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced, technically challenging area; ability to anticipate and manage changes or problems; assess impacts and recommend sound solutions.
15. (Mandatory) Demonstrated experience in systems development, including system development life cycle, project management approaches and requirements, and design and testing techniques.
16. (Desired) Demonstrated experience with Sponsor networks, systems and services.
17. (Desired) Demonstrated experience delivering solutions with AWS cloud services.
18. (Desired) Demonstrated experience with AWS Cloud storage technologies including RDS, DynamoDB and S3.
19. (Desired) Demonstrated experience in database technologies to include but not limited to Oracle, SQLServer, and Postgres.
20. (Desired) Demonstrated experience with Oracle Databases
21. (Desired) Demonstrated experience with Full stack environment
22. (Desired) Demonstrated experience building automation tools such as Gradle, Maven.
23. (Desired) Demonstrated experience with the development of system prototypes and proof of concept in order to demonstrate proper application of design principles
24. (Desired) Demonstrated experience with the Sponsor’s authentication and authorization process.
25. (Desired) Demonstrated experience with supporting enterprise level production systems
26. (Desired) Demonstrated experience briefing technical topics to a non-technical audience.
27. (Desired) Demonstrated experience in strong oral and written communication.
28. (Desired) AWS Certification or other relevant certifications
Intel Ops Support Advisor
Chantilly, VA
Cornerstone Defense is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Senior Intelligence Operations Support to join our team. The ideal candidate is responsible for gathering, analyzing, and disseminating intelligence information to support decision-making at all levels of the organization. This includes collecting, triaging, and reviewing information from a variety of sources. The Intelligence Analyst then analyzes this information to identify trends, patterns, and threats. Finally, the Intelligence Analyst disseminates this information to decision-makers in a clear and concise way.
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Intel Ops Support
Chantilly, VA
Cornerstone Defense is looking for a highly motivated Intelligence Operations Support Analyst to join our team. The ideal candidate is responsible for gathering, analyzing, and disseminating intelligence information to support decision-making at all levels of the organization. This includes collecting, triaging, and reviewing information from a variety of sources. The Intelligence Analyst then analyzes this information to identify trends, patterns, and threats. Finally, the Intelligence Analyst disseminates this information to decision-makers in a clear and concise way.
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Technical Targeter
Chantilly, VA
Cornerstone Defense is looking for a highly motivated and experienced expert Cyber Technical Analyst to join our team. The ideal candidate is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the organization's cyber security assurance processes. This includes developing and implementing security policies and procedures, conducting security assessments, and monitoring the organization's cyber security posture.
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General Technical Targeting Analyst
Chantilly, VA
*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *
Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense, in partnership with our military, intelligence, and civil government customers, supports U.S. operations worldwide through the use of many different types of intelligence, satellite, and cyber technologies. Cornerstone’s Intelligence Sector provides solutions to the United States Government for information collection, operations, exploitation and dissemination, and research activities. Our Team specializes in software development, cloud architecture, systems and network engineering, systems integration, agile management, as well as targeting operations and intelligence analysis. Our support to our mission customers includes cyber network operations, exploitation and defense, signals intelligence, human intelligence, and critical missions and networks.
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BS Equivalent – Minimum 4 years of experience in Cybersecurity, IS, IA, IT, EE, Network engineering, Computer Science/Engineering, Computer forensics or related technical field. Experience used as equivalency for college degree must be in addition to other experience requirements.
General Technical Targeting Analyst
McLean, VA
*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *
Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense, in partnership with our military, intelligence, and civil government customers, supports U.S. operations worldwide through the use of many different types of intelligence, satellite, and cyber technologies. Cornerstone’s Intelligence Sector provides solutions to the United States Government for information collection, operations, exploitation and dissemination, and research activities. Our Team specializes in software development, cloud architecture, systems and network engineering, systems integration, agile management, as well as targeting operations and intelligence analysis. Our support to our mission customers includes cyber network operations, exploitation and defense, signals intelligence, human intelligence, and critical missions and networks.
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