Cornerstone Defense | Technically Innovative Solutions

Location: Chantilly, Virginia
Type: Contract
Job #3688

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

Location: Reston, Virginia
Type: Contract
Job #3669

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:

Must have an Active TS/SCI with polygraph ONLY all others need not apply.
Analyze large, complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and relationships.
Conduct exploratory data analysis (EDA) to gain insights and formulate hypotheses.
Utilize statistical methods and data visualization techniques to communicate findings effectively.
Ability to consolidate, interpret, and present data in reports/dashboards for Executives, Team Leads, and Individual End Users focused on Acquisition and Financial Information.
An analytical mindset that allows you to look at the data available and drive into meaningful insights for the end user(s).
Ability to produce reports and dashboards using Microsoft Power BI, SSRS, and other data tools.
Experience using SQL to create queries and general knowledge of SQL database structure/relational databases
Ability to define and document customer business processes and report/dashboard content needs, including business process diagrams, data maps, and data modeling.
Consult with project team members and customer stakeholders to identify, define, and document business needs and objectives, current reporting capabilities, and challenges related to the business functions, such as those supporting the Federal Acquisition Lifecycle.
Collaborate with the Client project manager, technical analysts, and customer end-users in the analysis, design, configuration, testing, and maintenance of the Business Intelligence module of Client's AEON Business Process Management Platform to ensure desired operational performance and capabilities.
Design and conduct experiments to test hypotheses and validate model assumptions.
Implement A/B testing frameworks to evaluate the impact of changes and interventions.
Analyze experimental results and provide recommendations for further optimization.
Track and document changes for functional and business specifications; write detailed, universally understood procedures for testing use cases, knowledge capture, and training purposes.
Achieve proficiency in all significant Client Reporting/Analytic products, including the AEON software suite, through internal staffing training, self-guided tutorials, and daily exposure to individual product feature sets.
Provide support for various meetings, demonstrations, and program activities related to Business Intelligence.
Test reports/dashboard projects following business and functional design following best practices for quality assurance.
Record and track defects uncovered during test execution and assist in defect resolution (troubleshooting and researching).
Comprehension of change management processes.
Other duties as assigned.

Required Experience.

3+ years prior data scientist experience.
Proven experience in data science, machine learning, or predictive analytics roles.
Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in data science (e.g., SQL, Python, R, etc.).
Ability to work in a team-oriented environment for a matrixed organization.
Strong knowledge and experience with data reporting tools, including Microsoft PowerBI, SSRS, Tableau, etc.
Strong knowledge of productivity tools like Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Experience with Agile and SCRUM processes and methodologies.
Knowledge of software development life cycle (SDLC) practices, principles, and techniques as they apply to the Agile development process.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, proven ability to listen and relate to customers.
Ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external customers.
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Proven ability to communicate technical details to a non-technical audience.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Strong team player who is always willing to help other team members.

Desired Experience:

Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience.
Knowledge of SQL Databases and Query Creation
Knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Lifecycle or commercial contracting.
Knowledge of Federal financial systems or commercial accounting.
Ability to develop and deploy predictive models using machine learning algorithms, optimize model performance, and evaluate model accuracy
Experience with Federal government contracting and/or program office organization's business processes.

Location: Bethesda, Maryland
Type: Contract
Job #3665

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.

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:

Lead the implementation and transformation of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) within and across multiple organizations.
Facilitate SAFe ceremonies, such as PI Planning, Scrum of Scrums, System Demos, and Inspect and Adapt as part of Agile Release Train (ART).
Provide coaching and guidance to Agile teams, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and leadership on SAFe practices and principles.
Develop and deliver SAFe training programs to build Agile capabilities across the organization.
Collaborate with stakeholders to define and prioritize the program and portfolio backlogs (emphasis).
Assist in the identification and resolution of impediments that impact Agile team performance and delivery.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement by identifying and implementing process enhancements.
Track and report on key performance metrics to measure the success and maturity of the Agile transformation (emphasis).
Stay current with industry trends and best practices in Agile and SAFe methodologies.

Qualifications

Active TS/SCI with poly is required.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
10+ years of related experience with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in implementing Agile methodologies across portfolio, program and project levels.
SAFe certifications (e.g., SAFe Product Owner (POPM)), Agile Release Train Engineer, SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), SAFe Agilist (SA) and etc.) are required.

Location: Herndon, Virginia
Type: Contract
Job #3657

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.

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.

* At least 5 years of hands-on experience in an enterprise-scale environment

* Experience in developing, testing, implementing, and maintaining complex information technology applications, systems, services

* Knowledge of drafting technical program documentation, such as end user operational instructions or training guidelines

* Experience in software engineering with Python and using software version control systems (e.g., Git)

* Knowledge of file formats (e.g., JSON, XML)

* Knowledge of data platforms (e.g., Elasticsearch/Kibana, Splunk)

* Fundamental knowledge of the data ETL pipeline, including retrieval (e.g., API consumption /integration), extraction, transformation, normalization, enrichment, correlation, and storage

* Full Scope Clearance

* Experience in analyzing and defining local and enterprise information system requirements, perform system/application design, develop capability prototypes, and transition applications to production

* Familiarity with Cloud services (e.g., Lambdas, EC2s. and S3)

* Research and analytical skills

* Excellent problem-solving skills

* Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

* Strong presentation skills to brief others on your findings and recommendations

* Solid Teamwork Skills – the ability to collaborate with others who are conducting research in the same, similar, or different areas

Location: Herndon, Virginia
Type: Contract
Job #3656

Title: Network Engineer/Analyst
Location: Herndon, VA

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

* Ability to demonstrate interpersonal, organizational, writing, communications, and briefing skills

* Ability to effectively use analytical and problem-solving skills

* Provide logical use case development.

* Provide and track requirements to engineering partners.

* Identify gaps in visibility or coverage of cyber defense systems.

Location: Chantilly, Virginia
Type: Contract
Job #3655

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.

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

BA/BS (or equivalent experience)

Experience Requirement

8-10 years of experience

Location: Chantilly, Virginia
Type: Contract
Job #3612

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

Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable and efficient software solutions
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize project requirements
Participate with code reviews and ensure high-quality, modular, and reusable code
Troubleshoot and debug issues in the application, including performance optimization and error handling
Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies, applying this knowledge to improve our application
Design and implement data models that meet the needs of the application, ensuring data consistency and integrity

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience.
5+ years of related software development experience.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Extensive expertise in Python and NodeJS
5+ years of experience in systems software development in NodeJS or Python
Strong proficiency working with graph databases (for example JANUS Graph) and graph query languages
Proven experience with 3rd party system integration using APIs, webhooks and other integration methods
Strong understanding of software design patterns, principles and best practices
Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
Basic understanding of data modeling concepts, including entity-relationship, data normalization, and denormalization
Experience with Git workflows, including feature branching, pull requests and code reviews
Ability to work effectively in a Linux-based development environment

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Hands on experience with AWS Lambda, EventBridge and SQS
Experience with Node.js, Express, MongoDB and Cassandra
In-depth knowledge of ElasticSearch, including indexing, querying and aggregation
Knowledge of containerization leveraging Kubernetes
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools such as Jenkins or CircleCI
Hands-on experience working with message brokers such as RabbitMQ or AWS SQS

Location: Reston, Virginia
Type: Contract
Job #3560

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.

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.

Location: Chantilly, Virginia
Type: Contract
Job #3456

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:

Development of software components in support of various Python-based data processing applications
Work decomposition and development architectural design for components as part of a larger software development system
Build with automated testing frameworks to ensure code quality and robust CI/CD deployment processes
Experience developing web APIs to interface with cloud applications and databases as part of cloud native software applications
Experience working as part of an Agile team to deliver software iteratively
Experience integrating Python code into Docker containers as part of a distributed architecture.
Experience designing software application components independently based on requirements
Experience leading discussions with customer stakeholders to align on requirements and technical implementations

Required Skills:

Data Processing Python Libraries such as PySpark, Pandas and Numpy
Experience with API development in Python using Python libraries such as FastAPI
Experience with Unit Testing Frameworks in PyTest and Mocking

Preferred Skills/Experience:

Experience with Python ORM tools for database as code such as SQLAlchemy
Experience deploying containerized Python code using Docker on cloud platforms such as AWS

Location: Chantilly, Virginia
Type: Contract
Job #3454

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:

Work with the Chief Engineer and Technical Leads to translate requirements into user stories to incorporate new functionality into various software applications
Develop custom data processing functions and applications using data libraries in languages such as Python
Interface with numerous front-end frameworks in order to display and interact with data in various formats
Containerizing Java and Python microservices and deploying to an AWS cloud environment
Develop and/or integrate with Infrastructure as Code DevOps tools to support cloud orchestration of software components
Leverage AWS best practices to optimize code for cloud deployment with cost-conscious development and deployment strategies.
Experience developing web APIs to interface with cloud applications and databases as part of cloud native software applications
Experience working as part of an agile team to deliver software iteratively
Experience working with open-source Python libraries and packages to speed to software development lifecycle
Build automated testing frameworks and security scanning and integrating these tools into the CI/CD pipeline

Required Skills:

Design and development of software solutions at one or more layers of the technical stack (data, application, UI)
Programming languages, particularly Python, Java, Javascript, TypeScript, SQL
Cloud application and data deployment in AWS (EMR, EKS, ECR, RDS, etc.)
DevOps tools and services (Kubernetes, Terraform, Docker, Packer, etc.)
Integration with applications and data across a platform (e.g. APIs)
Developing software within Agile methodologies

Location: Annapolis Junction
Type: Contract
Job #3397

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:

Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of IT systems
Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems
Manage the daily activities of configuration and operation of IT systems
Provide assistance to users in accessing and using IT systems
Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems
Provide 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.
Provide support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers
Optimize system operations and resource utilization, and perform system capacity analysis and planning
Provide in-depth experience in trouble-shooting IT systems
Provide detailed analysis and feedback to agency management and internal customers for escalated tickets
Provide support for the dispatch system and hardware problems and remains involved in the resolution process
Configure and manage UNIX and Windows (or other applicable) operating systems and installs/loads operating system software, troubleshoot, maintain integrity of and configure network components, along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance
Support the design of systems, mission architecture and associated hardware
Possess a working knowledge and understanding of system administration interdependencies as part of the Service Oriented Architecture (SOA)
Analyze and resolve complex problems associated with server hardware, applications and software integration

Qualifications:

Fifteen (15) years experience as a SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
Five (5) years of additional SA experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

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.

Location: San Diego, California
Type: Contract
Job #3370

Role: Network Technical Consultant (Tier 2 Location)
Location: San Diego, CA (local required)
Duration: ASAP – June 3, 2024 – December 20, 2024
Required: TS + SCI eligible clearance
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.

We are looking for a Network Switch Technical Consultant with extensive experience configuring, implementing, & deploying HPE Aruba Switches, Juniper SDWAN & Palo Alto firewalls onsite in San Diego, CA with TS + SCI eligible clearance. Resource must be available to perform all services on customer's premises in San Diego, CA. (with possibility for some remote work)

Required Skills:
– Active TS + SCI eligible clearance
– Expert experience with configuring, implementing, and deploying HPE Aruba Switches, Juniper SDWAN & Palo Alto firewalls.
– Master experience of Networking Infrastructure Concepts for seamless integration with existing infrastructure.
– Expert experience in Network Performance Optimization.

Desired Skill:
– Strong communications & organizational skills as resource will need to engage directly with various levels of customer and HPE teams.

Key Activities:
– Conduct an in-depth assessment of current infrastructure, including network architecture, hardware configurations, & performance metrics.
– Optimize configurations for performance, security, & scalability, leveraging best practices & industry standards.
– Develop a roadmap for integrating HPE Aruba switching technologies in the customer environment.
– Implement necessary technologies to prioritize critical applications and workloads.
– Provide knowledge transfer sessions to empower Customer IT staff with the skills & expertise needed to manage & maintain HPE Aruba Switching environments effectively.
– Fine-tune HPE Aruba switching configurations to maximize throughput, reduce latency, & enhance overall network performance.

Location: Chantilly, Virginia
Type: Contract
Job #3365

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:

Be able to provide support onsite, remotely, over the phone, or via email.
Develop solutions for systems & networks that support mission critical and mission essential infrastructure.
Analyze existing systems & networks and make proactive recommendations to drive change and create efficiencies.
Willing to perform minimal break – fix tasks
This position can be filled at either a level 4 or 5 based on the qualifications below.

Basic Qualifications:

Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
8 years technical experience with a bachelor’s degree in an IT field; 5 years with a Master’s degree, and 3 years with a PhD Degree
Experience with Windows and/or Linux Server Operating Systems
Experience with Infrastructure Re-Architecture Support
Experience with Enterprise Security Assessment Support and A&A accreditation

Preferred Qualifications:

CCNA Certification
Experience with Juniper Firewalls
Knowledge of with Server Operating System MS 2019
Knowledge of Power Shell and Basic commands
Knowledge of MS patching process using WSUS
Knowledge of Active Directory
Knowledge of RMF and A&A accreditation process

Location: Chantilly, Virginia
Type: Contract
Job #3363

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:

Be able to provide support onsite, remotely, over the phone, or via email.
Develop solutions for systems & networks that support mission critical and mission essential infrastructure.
Analyze existing systems & networks and make proactive recommendations to drive change and create efficiencies.
Willing to perform minimal break – fix tasks

Requirements:

2 years with a bachelor’s degree in an IT field; 6 years' experience in lieu of a degree
Experience with Windows and/or Linux Server Operating Systems
Experience with Infrastructure Support

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of Server Operating System MS 2019
Knowledge of Power Shell and Basic commands
Knowledge of MS patching process using WSUS
Knowledge of Active Directory
Knowledge of RMF and A&A accreditation process

Location: Warrenton, Virginia
Type: Contract
Job #3351

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:

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

Location: Warrenton, Virginia
Type: Contract
Job #3350

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:  

10+ years of experience working in a professional environment
5+ years of experience in a specialized, high-assigned field, including high voltage power, mechanical systems, fire protection, or construction
Experience with the implementation or execution of design documents
Experience 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 sound engineering guidance consistent with industry best practices and all Federal, State, and Local codes
Ability to work with minimal oversight
Ability to review and perform engineering calculations
TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph

Additional Qualifications:  

Experience 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, site surveys, and calculations
Knowledge of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, International Electrical Testing Association, National Electrical Code, and pertinent NFPA publications related to electrical 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 Electrical Engineering
Engineer in Training (EIT) Registration
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
Professional Engineer (PE) License

Location: Annapolis Junction, Maryland
Type: Contract
Job #3347

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:

10 + years experience administering to, and engineering solutions with Oracle’s database (10 – current). Extensive experience with database design and modeling; as well as, the collection and interpretation of customer requirements relevant to database migration, troubleshooting, performance observation and tuning.
Significant experience with the production and deployment of RAC, RMAN backup & recovery.
Experience with Oracle Exadata, DB security, Data Guard and / or DB Vault, Oracle Enterprise Manager Cloud Control, label security, and data migration.
BS in CS or related course of study, or equivalent year’s experience.
Must be an independent worker with strong communications skills.

TS/SCI w/ FSP required.

Qualifications:

Senior Practice/Technical Director provides guidance and assistance in the analysis, design, implementation and optimization of enterprise wide complex IT architectures based on customer mission objectives and needs. The Senior Technical Director has extensive experience and background in implementing creative and innovative solutions with significant industry-wide impact. Analyzes customer missions and business needs to help ensure Oracle solution meets the customer¿s objectives by combining Oracle best practices, product knowledge, and business acumen. Recommends enhancements to meet highly complex customer needs.

Location: Bethesda, Maryland
Type: Contract
Job #3285

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.

Location: McLean, Virginia
Type: Contract
Job #3283

Front End Software Developer
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.

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.

Location: Linthicum, Maryland
Type: Contract
Job #3279

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.

BS degree in Electrical / Computer / Software Engineering, Mathematics, Information Systems or Stem Related
Minimum of 5 years of experience in 2 or more of the following:
Cryptanalytic work in military or intelligence community organization
Vulnerability assessment, pen testing, incident response, analysis networks and / or host forensics
Minimum of at least 3 years of experience in 3 or more of the following:
Microsoft windows operating systems, systems internals, file attributes; Executable file analysis; File Hasting and fuzzy file hashing
Experience with NTOC/SID(S2) analysis and production working cyber adversary intrusion set/targets
TS/SCI with Poly Required

Responsibilities

This position will combine expert level research with analyzed intelligence community assessments and reports and open-source intelligence to support vulnerability discovery and mitigation efforts of United States National Defense platforms and Critical Infrastructure
This support includes writing intelligence reports, briefing and informing senior leadership, and traveling to cyber tabletop exercises (CTTXs)
Conducting advanced analysis of SIGINT collection, open source data, network data and host data to ensure target community, to profile targets and their activities and develop techniques to gain more target information
Provide expert analytic support at both network and host level to identify and characterize anomalies on USG networks
Possesses knowledge of target technologies and applies skills and knowledge of digital networks and the applications on them to determine how targets communicate, move, operate, and live
Applies geospatial analysis techniques against network packet information, computer OS system data, executable file data, host data, and metadata collected from tasked communication system to identify anomalies, locate and track targets, and to accurately report the intelligence gained from the analysis to characterize anomalies on USG networks

Location: Annapolis Junction, Maryland
Type: Contract
Job #3271

Title: Software Engineer 3
Location: Annapolis Junction, MD
Clearance: TS/SCI w/ Polygraph
Compensation Range: $215k – $240k

Description:
The Software Engineer develops, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse software systems (e.g., processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real-time systems, and business management information systems) based upon documented requirements. Works individually or as part of a team. Reviews and tests software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results. Resolves software problem reports. Utilizes software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment. Provides specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, use of Commercial Off-the-shelf (COTS)/Government Off-the-shelf (GOTS) in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components.

The Level 3 Software Engineer (SWE) shall possess the following capabilities:

Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements
Debug existing software and correct defects
Provide recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards
Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features
Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments
Develop simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories
Write or review software and system documentation
Serve as team lead at the level appropriate to the software development process being used on any particular project
Design or implement complex database or data repository interfaces/queries
Develop or implement algorithms to meet or exceed system performance and functional standards
Assist with developing and executing test procedures for software components
Develop software solutions by analyzing system performance standards, confer with users or system engineers; analyze systems flow, data usage and work processes; and investigate problem areas
Modify existing software to correct errors, to adapt to new hardware, or to improve its performance
Design, develop and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design
Design or implement complex algorithms requiring adherence to strict timing, system resource, or interface constraints; Perform quality control on team products
Implement recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards
Oversee one or more software development teams and ensure the work is completed in accordance with the constraints of the software development process being used on any particular project
Confer with system engineers and hardware engineers to derive software requirements and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces
Coordinate software system installation and monitor equipment functioning to ensure operational specifications are met
Recommend new technologies and processes for complex software projects
Serve as the technical lead of multiple software development teams
Select the software development process in coordination with the customer and system engineering
Ensure quality control of all developed and modified software
Delegate programming and testing responsibilities to one or more teams and monitor their performance

Qualifications:

Twenty (20) years experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

Location: Chantilly, Virginia
Type: Contract
Job #3261

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:

Work with Chief Engineer and engineers to incorporate DevOps best practices and automation to improve program performance while reducing risk
Develops Infrastructure as Code to control all aspects of software environments and version control releases
Containerizes Java and Python code optimized for deployment in Kubernetes environment, ensuring high availability and parallel processing
Leverages AWS best practices to reduce compute costs while incorporating autoscaling and scheduling of resources according to program demand
Collaborate with development teams as part of software development lifecycle to design software while considering the production environment
Automate and version control deployments while ensuring a controlled deployment process that enables zero down time
Incorporates security scanning and other best practices to ensure new deployments comply with industry best practices
Works with the ISSE implementing security tools in the build pipeline
Document work in alignment with Agile Development practices
Works well as part of a fast-paced team with a desire to innovate and improve a multi-faceted organization

Required Skills:

Minimum of 4-7 years’ demonstrated experience with:
Kubernetes and Helm Charts
Docker and/or Podman Containerization best practices
AWS Services (EKS, Lambdas, EMR, ECR, VPC, etc.)
Terraform Experience
Preferred Skills/Experience:
Terraform and Packer with AWS (AMIs, Environment, Configuration Automation, etc.)
Database ORM Tools (Flyway, etc.)
CI/CD Pipeline Automation (Git, Jenkins, Automated Testing, etc.)
Cloud environment and infrastructure engineering
Implementing DevOps within a Secure Environment

Location: McLean, Virginia
Type: Contract
Job #3260

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.

This position represents multiple openings. The position level is contingent on applicant specific qualifications and experience.
Applicants will be evaluated and placed in a level from 1-5 based off their experience and customer feedback after multiple assessment.

Required Skills:

Bachelor’s degree and at least 1-20+ years of relevant professional experience.
Ability to identify and assess the right entities and the right vulnerabilities and technology trends to enable new collection operations.
Ability to confidently deliver clear and concise briefings.
Strong analytic, research, and investigative skills combined with ops sense, personal initiative, and some technical expertise.
Must possess a high-level US Government issued clearance at the time of application.

Desired Skills:

Experience in Intelligence Operations / Analysis / Support to Field Operations.
Experience identifying targeting leads through the exploitation of all-source databases and specialized tools.
Experience using customer databases to monitor field traffic and communicate with field offices.
Formal training or certification as a Technical Targeter.
Overseas experience supporting collection operations and information sharing.

Location: Chantilly, Virginia
Type: Contract
Job #3251

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:

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement robust web applications.
Design, develop, and maintain scalable solutions using JavaScript/Java frameworks and cloud technologies.
Utilize cloud services for processing and integration, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
Conduct thorough testing and debugging to ensure the stability and security of developed solutions.
Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends, incorporating best practices into development processes.

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

Location: Ft. Meade, Maryland
Type: Contract
Job #3231

Title: Information Systems Architect
Location: Ft. Meade, 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.

Responsibilities:

· Architect custom solutions of program and enterprise or operational scope.

· Architect reusable solutions of program and enterprise or operational scope.

· Customize reusable solutions of program and enterprise or operational scope.

· Define and implement architectural governance at the program and enterprise or operational scope.

· Develop for client technically or operationally feasible long-term IT strategies and plans .

· Assess business impact of multiple technologies/strategies .

· Identify and address technical or operational risks .

· Provide review/input on project activities for large enterprise or global level projects .

Education and Experience Required:
Industry experience – minimum 10 to 15 years Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent experience.

Knowledge and Skills:
Architecting:

· Ability to understand the customer's business problem, need, or opportunity and to design an IS solution that completely and correctly addresses the business problem, need, or opportunity without unnecessary enhancements.

· Ability to lead the architectural design, development, deployment, and technical quality of large enterprise or global solutions that span multiple technologies and disciplines.

· Be able to provide architectural direction for multiple medium to large sized projects concurrently in various stages of their lifecycle or a large project full time.

· Understands and applies one or more industry acknowledged architectural modeling methods and tools.

· Can validate/evaluate if an information systems or operational architecture meets business needs .

· Be able to evaluate the effect of external factors on designed solution .

Business Acumen:

· Develops Architecture Specification deliverables that map customer business requirements into complete information systems (technologies, processes and people) or operational solutions.

· Ability to apply knowledge of how the industry uses IT to address business challenges using, for example, technical standards and infrastructure, cross-industry trends that impact IT investment, industry-specific roadmaps, and IT enablers.

Technical:

· Broad IT industry knowledge with depth in multiple areas.

· Has pulse on future technology or operational trends as they relate to and support customer business directions (“trusted advisor” role).

· Broad knowledge of IT and business standards and best practices and how to apply them appropriately in solutions .

· Expert or Master level of knowledge of multiple technologies or IT disciplines .

· Able to design planning for accessibility, scalability, and availability.

Consulting:

· Ability to strategically consider all sides of an issue within the contexts of time, breadth, and range of options.

· Ability to prepare clear, concise, and persuasive communications for multiple audiences, including demonstrating effective writing and presentation skills, listening actively, and projecting a credible image.

· Ability to articulate technical or operational problems into understandable business terms appropriate for the audience.

Communication:

· Able to design and present high-impact messages to customer's Executive level management.

· Able to use a wide variety of presentation tools to persuasively communicate complex messages to multiple audience levels, including Executive level management.

· Ability to use prepared and create complete original materials to communicate with the customer. Communicates mostly strategic information and some Tactical information.

· Has Excellent speaking and writing skills with proven capability to represent the company at external customer and industry events.

Location: Ft. Meade, Maryland
Type: Contract
Job #3230

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.

Location: Warrenton, Virginia
Type: Contract
Job #3140

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.

1. Working knowledge of customer systems preferred
2. Proficient in digitizing all types of film to include, microfilm, microfiche, aperture cards.
3. Education
4. High School Diploma or equivalent with 4 plus years of work experience.
5. Must have an active TS/SCI clearance with Poly and be crossover eligible.

Location: Herndon, Virginia
Type: Contract
Job #3135

Title: Applications Developer
Location: Herndon, VA

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.

1. • Ability to lead and direct design thinking for applications
2. • Experience with Cloud Formation
3. • Experience with Automation and Containerization
4. • Knowledge of Kubernettes
5. • Strong working knowledge of Angular 8+, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Google Material
6. • Working experience with Git, GitHub or GitLab, code reviews
7. • Experience with Jenkins
8. • Experience with Rest APIs
9. • Working experience with AWS technologies (EC2, S3, SQS, SNS)
10. • Experience with application frameworks (Spring Boot, NodeJS-NestJS)
11. • Expert knowledge of UI design principles and techniques
12. • Ability to work well with others as well as independently
13. • Ability to work well in a constantly evolving work environment
14. • Strong presentation skills
15. • BS/BA in Software Engineering, Science, Mathematics, or similar OR equivalent combination of education and experience

1. • Experience with UI testing frameworks
2. • Experience with Docker/Docker Compose
3. • Experience with Python or willing to learn
4. • Experience with JavaScript charting libraries such as ChartJS, D3
5. • Experience with PDF JavaScript libraries such as pdf.js
6. • Experience building js libraries/NPM modules
7. • Experience with multi-environment deployments
8. • Experience in an Agile environment

Location: McLean, Virginia
Type: Contract
Job #3080

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

Location: Herndon, Virginia
Type: Contract
Job #3079

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

Location: McLean, Virginia
Type: Contract
Job #3072

Title: Technical Targeter

Location: McLean, VA

*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *

Company Overview:

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.

Location: Reston, Virginia
Type: Contract
Job #3044

Title: Software/Application Support Specialist

*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *

Company Overview:

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:

Serve as the first point of contact for customers seeking technical assistance over a ticketing system.
Perform remote troubleshooting through diagnostic techniques and pertinent questions.
Determine the best solution based on the issue and details provided by customers.
Walk the customer through the problem-solving process.
Direct unresolved issues to the next level of support personnel.
Provide accurate information on IT products.
Record events and problems and their resolution in logs.
Follow-up and update customer status and information.
Pass on any feedback or suggestions by customers to the appropriate internal team.
Identify and suggest possible improvements on procedures.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Experience:

Proven experience in Supporting COTS products in a customer support role.
Good understanding of computer systems, and other tech products.
Ability to diagnose and resolve basic technical issues.
Excellent communication skills.
Customer-oriented and cool-tempered.
Understanding of Ticketing systems.

Desired Experience:

Knowledge of the Federal Acquisition lifecycle or commercial contracting.
Knowledge of Federal financial systems or commercial accounting.
Experience with Federal government contracting and/or program office organizations.

Location: McLean, Virginia
Type: Contract
Job #3021

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

Location: Reston, Virginia
Type: Contract
Job #2890

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.

Duties and Responsibilities

Oversees current and emergent intelligence reporting to customers, updating, maintaining, and disseminating intelligence products
Oversees, executes, and tracks intelligence sharing amongst multiple stakeholders
Provides continuous intelligence watch, maintaining communication with respective components and partner agencies
Monitors Indications and Warning (I&W); determines when a threat needs to be communicated to relevant authority
Maintains current knowledge of relevant technologies and subject areas
May coach and provide guidance to less-experienced professionals
May serve as a team or task lead

Desired Skills and Abilities

Advanced knowledge of the principles, methods, processes, and applicable regulations involved in intelligence operations
Experience supporting intelligence operations (e.g.: watch operations or knowledge management)
Specific certifications or education/training may be required, depending on job assignment

Education Requirement

BA/BS (or equivalent experience)

Experience Requirement

8-10 years of experience

Location: Reston, Virginia
Type: Contract
Job #2889

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.

Duties and Responsibilities

Provides current and emergent intelligence reporting to customers, updating, maintaining, and disseminating products
Executes and tracks intelligence sharing amongst multiple stakeholders
Provides continuous intelligence watch, maintaining communication with respective components and partner agencies
Monitors Indications and Warning (I&W) and is responsible for determining when a threat needs to be communicated to relevant authority. May participate in Continuity of Operations Plans (COOP) as required
Maintains current knowledge of relevant technologies and subject areas

Desired Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of the principles, methods, processes, and applicable regulations involved in intelligence operations
Experience supporting intelligence operations (e.g.: watch operations or knowledge management)
Specific certifications or education/training may be required, depending on job assignment

Education Requirement

BA/BS (or equivalent experience)

Experience Requirement

<5 years of experience

Location: Reston, Virginia
Type: Contract
Job #2888

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.

Duties and Responsibilities

Plans, prepares, and executes tests of systems to evaluate results against specifications and requirements as well as analyze/report test results.
Performs assessments of systems and networks within the network environment or enclave and identifies where those systems/networks deviate from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy.
Measures effectiveness of defense-in-depth architecture against known vulnerabilities.
Establishes strict program control processes to ensure mitigation of risks and supports obtaining certification and accreditation of systems.
Assists in the implementation of the required government policy (i.e., NISPOM, DCID 6/3), and may make recommendations on process tailoring.
Performs extensive analyses to validate established security requirements and to recommends additional security requirements and safeguards.
Supports the formal Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) required by each government accrediting authority through pre-test preparations, participation in the tests, analysis of the results, and preparation of required reports.
Periodically conducts of a review of each system's audits and monitors corrective actions until all actions are closed.
Provides advanced guidance and leadership to less- experienced cybersecurity personnel.
May serve as a team or task leader. (Not a people manager)

Education Requirement

BA/BS (or equivalent experience)

Experience Requirement

11+ years of experience

Location: Chantilly, Virginia
Type: Contract
Job #2844

General Technical Targeting Analyst
Chantilly, VA

*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *

Company Overview:

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Cybersecurity, Information Security, IT, Computer Engineering, Network Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Forensics
Demonstrated XX years experience in three or more specific areas to include: analysis, network engineering, networking security, technical collection, penetration testing, red teaming, hardware engineering, software reverse engineering, and computer exploitation.
Proven proficiency with at least three (3) or more of the following: mobile security, telecom protocols, operating systems (Windows, iOS, Android, or Linux), software reverse engineering, forensics, network analysis, vulnerability assessment or malware forensics.
Demonstrated working knowledge of software development and some demonstrated proficiency in scripting and/or programming languages and database development
Proven ability to research and analyze data from a variety of sources and to present findings in clear and concise written reports
Excellent verbal skills; communicate through briefs and informal communications their targeting and analysis effort to technical and non-technical audience
Excellent writing skills; ability to read and write cables, as well as other written products (Intels, Analytic products, etc.) as needed

Desired Qualifications:

MS degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, IT, Computer Engineering, Network Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Forensics
Experience within IC community
Relevant Certifications: CCFP, GCIA, CCSP, CEH, CISSP, GCFA, GCIA
Publications in peer-reviewed journals

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.

Location: McLean, Virginia
Type: Contract
Job #2843

General Technical Targeting Analyst
McLean, VA

*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *

Company Overview:

Required Qualifications:

Undergraduate degree (or 5 year’s equivalent experience, however meeting the degree requirement is preferred) in a field related to the position.
Minimum XX years of total experience in three or more of the following: analysis, network engineering, network security, offensive experience, technical collection, penetration testing, “red teaming,” hardware engineering, software reverse engineering, and computer exploitation
Minimum five years of demonstrated experience with at least three of the following: SIGINT, IMINT, MASINT, HUMINT, or OSINT collection capabilities and dissemination systems.
Demonstrated experience analyzing current and emerging intelligence issues.
Demonstrated experience crafting intelligence reports.
Excellent verbal skills; communicate through briefs and informal communications their targeting and analysis effort to technical and non-technical audience.
Excellent writing skills: ability to read and write cables, as well as other written products (Intels, Analytic products, etc.) as needed.

Location: Chantilly, Virginia
Type: Contract
Job #2827

Title: Software 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.

The Sponsor is looking for a Software Engineer to join an existing team in supporting small applications development environment requirements

1. (Mandatory) Demonstrated experience using JavaScript (JS).
2. (Mandatory) Demonstrated experience with these development languages: Java, NodeJS, and Angular.
3. (Desired) Demonstrated experience automating and scripting using Bash and Teraform.
4. (Desired) Demonstrated experience troubleshooting complex issues with managing and deploying applications in the cloud.
6. (Desired) Demonstrated experience with REST Web services and SOAP Web services.
7. (Desired) Demonstrated experience with Spring, Spring Security and Hibernate frameworks.
8. (Desired) Demonstrated experience with AWS CloudFormation Templates, Load Balancer, Autoscaling, Security Groups, S3 and KMS.
9. (Desired) Demonstrated experience automating configuration and provisioning of cloud resources.
10. (Desired) Demonstrated experience OpenSSL and TLS encryption protocols.
11. (Desired) Demonstrated experience administering databases like MySQL.
12. (Desired) Demonstrated experience administering no-SQL databases like MongoDB.
13.(Desired) Demonstrated experience installing and managing Apache, Tomcat and Express servers

Location: Herndon, Virginia
Type: Contract
Job #2800

Title: Software 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.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills :

We are looking for experienced Software Developers to join our technology-based program supporting a key Government customer. A bachelor’s or master’s degrees in computer science are preferred with a minimum of three (3) year’s relevant experience with the following skillsets:
1+ years working in AWS C2S
2+ years' experience participating in agile activities.
Infrastructure as a code language (Ansible, Puppet, or chef as examples)
Eclipse developmental duties Git Hub, Dev Ops, Java and Python.
Candidate should have experience in security review of applications and infrastructure.
2+ Years' experience participating in agile activities.
3+ years of RECENT Java or Python or .Net experience
3+ years of RECENT Database Administration (oracle or MYSQL) experience
Research new technologies in object-oriented programming.
Experience in Cloud based services.
Works well in an engineering team environment with other teammates who varied skills levels.
Ability to mentor others

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills :
Experience with infrastructure automation technologies like Docker, Vagrant, etc.
Experience with build automation technologies like Maven, Jenkins, etc.
Experience with with building APIs and services using REST, SOAP, etc
Experience with scripting languages like Perl, Shell, etc.