Cornerstone Defense | Technically Innovative Solutions

Location: Mclean , Virginia
Type: Contract
Job #3599

Title: Communications 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.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
seeking an experienced Webmaster / IT Engineer to support a high-priority Front Office Communications Team. This role is responsible for managing and developing websites, providing IT support, and ensuring seamless digital communications. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Joomla web administration, front-end development, and IT infrastructure support.
Key Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and administer corporate websites, blogs, and newsletters using Joomla.
Act as a primary webmaster, ensuring site security, accessibility compliance, and performance optimization.
Provide IT support to the Communications Team, troubleshooting technical issues, managing user access, and maintaining system functionality.
Enhance website functionality through HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, MySQL, and other web technologies.
Manage content updates in collaboration with the communications team, ensuring accurate and timely digital publishing.
Monitor and analyze website performance, using tools like Google Analytics and Matomo to improve user experience.
Serve as the technical liaison between the communications team, IT support, and external teams.
Ensure compliance with Section 508, GDPR, CCCA, and other web accessibility standards.
Maintain SharePoint environments, including permissions, workflows, and content organization.
Develop and implement cybersecurity best practices for web applications and internal IT systems.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph required
Extensive experience in Joomla and SharePoint web development and administration
Proficiency in front-end web development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, MySQL)
Experience with IT troubleshooting and system administration in a Windows environment
Strong understanding of web accessibility, compliance standards, and security best practices
Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat) for web graphics and design
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
Experience working in a government or intelligence community setting is preferred

This role is ideal for a versatile IT professional with a strong web development, software engineering, and content management background who can work independently and efficiently in a Front Office Communications setting.

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 *

Location: Herndon, Virginia
Type: Contract
Job #3597

Title: Data Engineer

Location: Herndon, VA
*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *

Company Overview:

Cornerstone Defense, in partnership with our military, intelligence, and civil government customers, supports U.S. operations worldwide through the use of many different types of intelligence, satellite, and cyber technologies. Cornerstone’s Intelligence Sector provides solutions to the United States Government for information collection, operations, exploitation and dissemination, and research activities. Our Team specializes in software development, cloud architecture, systems and network engineering, systems integration, agile management, as well as targeting operations and intelligence analysis. Our support to our mission customers includes cyber network operations, exploitation and defense, signals intelligence, human intelligence, and critical missions and networks.

Network Engineer
Reston, VA

Position Overview:
We’re looking for a skilled Network Engineer with virtualization experience to join our team! In this role, you will play a crucial part in designing, implementing, and building our low-side network services that support the program. The successful candidate will possess a strong understanding of network architecture, networking protocols, virtualization technologies and security measures essential for maintaining high availability and performance in hybrid cloud environments and will collaborate with various teams to ensure seamless integration of cloud services, optimizing network infrastructure to support application performance and reliability. You will troubleshoot and resolve network-related issues, leveraging your expertise to enhance operational efficiency and support business objectives. This position requires a proactive individual who can stay current with network industry trends and emerging technologies. We value collaboration and innovation, and we're excited to have someone who enjoys problem-solving and is eager to learn new technologies.

Responsibilities
• Design and implement a secure networking solution currently on-prem to a hybrid version built on AWS.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
• Configure and maintain routers, switches, and other networking hardware.
• Ensure network security through effective management of firewalls and VPNs.
• Collaborate with the “in house” development teams to integrate new technologies into the existing network.
• Collaborate with ISSEs to establish best practices for network security.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot connectivity issues across the environment.
• Implement robust security measures to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Prepare documentation for network configurations and procedures.
• Conduct regular assessments, audits and scans of network systems to enhance security and performance.
• Develop and maintain network documentation, including diagrams and operational procedures.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies in cloud & networking.
• Champion automated solutions for network monitoring and management.

Required Skills:
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience working with hybrid networks, commercial cloud platforms, or similar role, particularly in the Defense & Intelligence Communities.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python or Bash for automation.
• Strong knowledge of at least one of the providers (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, etc)
• Familiarity with networking protocols and technologies, including TCP/IP, VPNs, VPCs and firewall technologies, both on-prem and virtual.
• Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently
• TS/SCI

Desired Skills:
• Experience with network monitoring tools.
• Familiarity with virtualization technologies and SDN concepts.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect, CompTIA Network+, or equivalent certification is highly desirable.

Location: Vienna, Virginia
Type: Contract
Job #3581

Title: Intelligence Analyst 2
Location: Vienna, 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 a Junior Intelligence Analyst ready to be a member of a dynamic and fast paced intel analysis program for a federal agency supporting the US Government’s threat watchlisting and screening mission. As a Junior Intelligence Analyst, you will provide embedded analysis and reach back support to a federal agency and their partners. You will provide multi-source intelligence analysis and fusion that integrates existing national-level products and databases to define patterns of operations. As required, you will interact directly with government leadership and deployed intelligence consumers during the development of intelligence products and ongoing screening operations to meet intelligence requirements across the watchlist enterprise. Duties may include the processing and verification of national security threat actor nominations, data integrity/quality control, encounter management, information sharing, and/or multiple discipline intelligence analysis.
Primary Responsibilities:

Apply complex direction, including standard operating procedures and operations manuals documentation as well as appropriate oral and written guidance received.
Communicates clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, in order to tactfully and persuasively advise and guide executive management relative to a variety of issues which can be delicate in nature; includes making presentations and preparing complete, clear, and concise formal and informal reports, correspondence, briefings, charts, tables, and graphs that are distributed throughout the government and its partner agencies.
Conduct research and analysis of data, information, and intelligence to produce a wide range of finished all-source intelligence products. Finished intelligence products shall include standard and non-standard Agency products as well as briefings for the tactical and strategic customers
You should be able to provide daily feedback to the team lead.

Basic Qualifications:

Apply complex direction, including standard operating procedures and operations manuals documentation as well as appropriate oral and written guidance received.
Communicates clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, in order to tactfully and persuasively advise and guide executive management relative to a variety of issues which can be delicate in nature; includes making presentations and preparing complete, clear, and concise formal and informal reports, correspondence, briefings, charts, tables, and graphs that are distributed throughout the government and its partner agencies.
Conduct research and analysis of data, information, and intelligence to produce a wide range of finished all-source intelligence products. Finished intelligence products shall include standard and non-standard Agency products as well as briefings for the tactical and strategic customers
You should be able to provide daily feedback to the team lead

Preferred Qualifications:

2-4 years of experience
Experience working with IC tools and databases
Degree in security or intelligence studies with a recommended focus on terrorism or other transnational security threats is highly desired
Completion certificate from a commercial, military, or US government all source analysis training course or a specialized intelligence career field.

Location: Vienna, Virginia
Type: Contract
Job #3580

Title: Intelligence Analyst 4
Location: Vienna, 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 a Senior Intelligence Analyst ready to be a member of a dynamic and fast paced intel analysis program for a federal agency supporting the US Government’s threat watchlisting and screening mission. As a Senior Intelligence Analyst, you will provide embedded analysis and reach back support to a federal agency and their partners. You will provide multi-source intelligence analysis and fusion that integrates existing national-level products and databases to define patterns of operations. As required, you will interact directly with government leadership and deployed intelligence consumers during the development of intelligence products and ongoing screening operations to meet intelligence requirements across the watchlist enterprise. Duties may include the processing and verification of national security threat actor nominations, data integrity/quality control, encounter management, information sharing, and/or multiple discipline intelligence analysis.
Primary Responsibilities:

Apply complex direction, including standard operating procedures and operations manuals documentation as well as appropriate oral and written guidance received.
Communicates clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, in order to tactfully and persuasively advise and guide executive management relative to a variety of issues which can be delicate in nature; includes making presentations and preparing complete, clear, and concise formal and informal reports, correspondence, briefings, charts, tables, and graphs that are distributed throughout the government and its partner agencies.
Conduct research and analysis of data, information, and intelligence to produce a wide range of finished all-source intelligence products. Finished intelligence products shall include standard and non-standard Agency products as well as briefings for the tactical and strategic customers
You should be able to provide daily feedback to the team lead.
Willing to work shifts to include nights and weekends to meet 24 hours, 7 days a week, 365-day requirements and priorities.

Basic Qualifications:

Knowledge of and/or the ability to learn the range of pertinent laws, regulations, policies, and precedents which affect the program
Ability to assess and convey the strategic consequence of tactical or operational events or developments.
Experience working with Intelligence Community tools and databases
Excellent problem-solving, analytic, written and oral communication skills * Demonstrated problem-solving experience
Capacity to work independently and as part of a team to provide multi-faceted intelligence products and support to operational units and Intelligence Community components
Ability to be flexible to perform a wide variety of tasks, change focus quickly, and adapt to meet mission requirements
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook applications
Ability to work with and engage the customer daily
Active Top Secret clearance and eligible for C/I Polygraph

Preferred Qualifications:

8-10 years of experience
Experience working with IC tools and databases
Degree in security or intelligence studies with a recommended focus on terrorism or other transnational security threats is highly desired
Completion certificate from a commercial, military, or US government all source analysis training course or a specialized intelligence career field.
Counterintelligence and/or Counterterrorism experience in a national level intelligence agency is highly desired

Location: Vienna, Virginia
Type: Contract
Job #3579

Title: Intelligence Analyst 3
Location: Vienna, 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 a Mid Level Intelligence Analyst ready to be a member of a dynamic and fast paced intel analysis program for a federal agency supporting the US Government’s threat watchlisting and screening mission. As a Mid Level Intelligence Analyst, you will provide embedded analysis and reach back support to a federal agency and their partners. You will provide multi-source intelligence analysis and fusion that integrates existing national-level products and databases to define patterns of operations. As required, you will interact directly with government leadership and deployed intelligence consumers during the development of intelligence products and ongoing screening operations to meet intelligence requirements across the watchlist enterprise. Duties may include the processing and verification of national security threat actor nominations, data integrity/quality control, encounter management, information sharing, and/or multiple discipline intelligence analysis.
Primary Responsibilities:

Apply complex direction, including standard operating procedures and operations manuals documentation as well as appropriate oral and written guidance received.
Communicates clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, in order to tactfully and persuasively advise and guide executive management relative to a variety of issues which can be delicate in nature; includes making presentations and preparing complete, clear, and concise formal and informal reports, correspondence, briefings, charts, tables, and graphs that are distributed throughout the government and its partner agencies.
Conduct research and analysis of data, information, and intelligence to produce a wide range of finished all-source intelligence products. Finished intelligence products shall include standard and non-standard Agency products as well as briefings for the tactical and strategic customers
You should be able to provide daily feedback to the team lead.

Basic Qualifications:

Knowledge of and/or the ability to learn the range of pertinent laws, regulations, policies, and precedents which affect the program
Strong problem-solving, analytic, written and oral communication skills * Capacity to work independently and as part of a team to provide multi-faceted intelligence products and support to operational units and IC components
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook applications
Ability to work with and engage the customer daily
Active Top Secret clearance and eligible for C/I Polygraph

Preferred Qualifications:

4-8 years of experience
Experience working with IC tools and databases
Degree in security or intelligence studies with a recommended focus on terrorism or other transnational security threats is highly desired
Completion certificate from a commercial, military, or US government all source analysis training course or a specialized intelligence career field.

Location: Vienna, Virginia
Type: Contract
Job #3578

Title: Intelligence Analyst SME 3
Location: Vienna, 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 a Senior Intelligence Analyst Subject Matter Expert ready to be a member of a dynamic and fast paced Intelligence Analysis program. The successful Analyst provides intelligence support to a federal agency in support of the US Government’s threat watchlisting and screening mission. Duties may include the processing and verification of national security threat actor nominations, data integrity/quality control, encounter management, information sharing, and/or multiple discipline intelligence analysis.
The Senior Intelligence Analyst SME analyzes highly complex problems, applies expert level analytic tradecraft, and uses conceptualizing, reasoning and interpretation to identify solutions. A successful Senior Intelligence Analyst SME must have good interpersonal skills and work well with others, possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, and have the ability to engage with senior executive leadership (internally or client) regarding matters of strategic importance.
Primary Responsibilities:

Works closely with the Program Manager to establish priorities and plan across the contract and engage with customers to understand changing needs and requirements.
Ensures operational coverage for all critical areas to meet 24 hours, 7 days a week, 365-day requirements and priorities as identified by Govt Leadership.
Plans, organizes, and directs team study work and to negotiate effectively with management to accept and implement recommendations, where the proposals involve substantial government resources, and may require extensive changes in established procedures
Provides timely responses to email and phone calls as needed to include after-hours coordination when needed.
Assists the PM to fill vacancies with fully qualified candidates in a timely and efficient manner.
Creates and properly documents activities in accordance with policies and procedures.
Quickly develops knowledge of government program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key program events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the worth of program accomplishments.
Quickly develops knowledge of relationships with other programs and key administrative support functions within the government or partner agencies.
Designs and conducts comprehensive management and/or program studies where the boundaries are extremely broad and difficult to determine, and develop logical, clear, and well-documented recommendations and conclusions.
Communicates clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, in order to tactfully and persuasively advise and guide executive management relative to a variety of issues which can be delicate in nature; includes making presentations and preparing complete, clear, and concise formal and informal reports, correspondence, briefings, charts, tables, and graphs that are distributed throughout the government and its partner agencies.
Lead and supervise team of junior analysts with oversight from Government leadership
Performs other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

Mastery knowledge of applicable theories, principles, practices, approaches, and techniques of research, survey methodology, and analysis concepts.
Expert knowledge and mastery in the application of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of program effectiveness and/or the improvement of complex management processes, systems, and procedures
Comprehensive knowledge and/or the ability to learn the range of administrative laws, executive orders, directives, policies, regulations, and precedents related to US Government watchlisting and screening.
Extensive familiarity with applicable IC directives, analytic tradecraft standards and reporting cycles
Excellent communication skills (oral and written); ensure information contained within reports is intelligible, cogent, comprehensive, and understandable, and that all reports use proper grammar and spelling
Demonstrated problem-solving experience
Capacity to work independently and as part of a team to provide multi-faceted intelligence products and support to operational units and IC components is essential.
Conduct research and analysis of data, information, and intelligence to produce a wide range of finished all-source intelligence products. Finished intelligence products shall include standard and non-standard Agency products as well as briefings for the tactical and strategic customers.
Participate in meetings, conferences, and working groups and provide strategic and operational analysis in assigned focus area.
Ability to be flexible to perform a wide variety of tasks, change focus quickly, and adapt to meet mission requirements
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Outlook applications
Ability to work with and engage the customer daily
Active Top Secret clearance and eligible for C/I Polygraph

Preferred Qualifications:

12+ years of experience
Interagency experience within the Intelligence Community or federal law enforcement
Counterintelligence and/or Counterterrorism experience in a national level intelligence agency
Degree in security or intelligence studies with a recommended focus on terrorism or other transnational security threats is highly desired * Completion certificate from a commercial, military, or US government all source analysis training course or a specialized intelligence career field.

Location: Reston, Virginia
Type: Contract
Job #3509

Title: Communications Officer
Location: Reston, 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:
This is an exciting opportunity to provide high-visibility impact on an enduring and evolving mission that requires a self-motivated, creative individual to serve as a full-time Communications Officer in a Front Office environment. The Communications Officer is responsible for developing communications products in support of a Customer directorate front office. The candidate will work with the Program Manager, other members of the contract team, internal and external organizations, and senior government managers to develop communications products in multiple formats for a broad Intelligence Community audience. Key responsibilities include:

Developing employee communications content that supports the overall communications strategy and reflects key corporate messaging. This requires the use of strong story telling and writing/editing skills.

Finding and developing stories that publicize employees, innovation, and relevant programs and playing a key role in shaping the corporate culture and vision.
Working with the communications chief to manage employee communications, delivering content to support employee engagement, and adhering to established timelines.
Tracking the status of workforce notes and communications.
Proactively engaging with stakeholders to understand communications requirements and shape communications plans.
Writing and publishing content across the range of internal communication channels (print, web, etc).
Ability to use Edge to send senior leadership messages.
Working with the communications team on the production and development of employee newsletters and other communications, including sourcing and writing content that is relevant, accurate, and engaging.
Providing support as needed on communications for employee events.
Developing multiple communication products, including but not limited to, newsletters, presentations, digital content, letters, brochures, training materials, and video scripts.
Proactively seek opportunities and solicit feedback from team members to enhance programs, events, and communications.
Writing and/or proofreading communications provided from stakeholders for dissemination to the workforce.
Ensuring all editorial content utilizes correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and organizational style.

Required Qualifications:

Must have a current/active TS/SCI clearance with full-scope polygraph.
Bachelor’s degree (four years of relevant experience may substitute in lieu of a degree) and fifteen (15) years or more experience; Masters and thirteen (13) years or more experience; PhD or JD and (10) years or more experience.
Minimum of ten (10) years of communications experience, preferably at least two (2) years writing/producing internal communications content.
Superb written communication skills.
Must have ability to work in a fast-paced and high-performance environment.
Must have an adaptable work style and be comfortable interacting with all levels of officers and all communications styles.
Must demonstrate exceptional verbal and written communication skills to develop and generate content for meetings, briefings, documents, blogs, and/or websites.
Must have well-developed skills with Microsoft Outlook products, especially Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.
Must have experience with publishing content, especially Joomla and Edge.

Location: Chantilly, Virginia
Type: Contract
Job #3508

Title: Cyber Security 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.

Required Skills:

1. Cyber Security Support: 2. Demonstrated experience analyzing IT systems for cyber security vulnerabilities. 3. Demonstrated experience developing IT system or network architecture design, conducting IP data flow analysis, encryption configuration, and vulnerability analysis using both open-source and commercial tools, such as Nmap, Wireshark, Metasploit, Canvas, Kismet, or BackTrack. 4. Demonstrated experience analyzing IT network configurations of devices such as firewalls, routers, switches, VPNs, or Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems for cyber security vulnerabilities. 5. Demonstrated experience with communications protocols such as IP, TCP, UDP, HTTP, HTTPS, MPLS, OSPF, IGRP, BGP, SIP, H.232. 6. Demonstrated experience with multiple OS’s, including Windows, Linux, and OSX. 7. Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Windows ver.; 7, 8, 10, 2008R2, 2012, 2012R2, or 2016. 8. Demonstrated experience with cloud computing technology and hypervisors such as HyperV, VMWare ESX, or Virtual Box. 9. Demonstrated experience with transitioning security domains and use of cross domain appliances. 10. Demonstrated experience with network management systems, network storage, backup systems, and disaster recovery (DR) architectures. 11. Demonstrated experience performing technical risk assessments and providing technical risk mitigation guidance. 12. Demonstrated experience ensuring appropriate risk mitigation considerations, risks and vulnerabilities are well understood and appropriately mitigated. 13. Demonstrated experience analyzing procurement processes of hardware, software and services to comply with cyber security and operational needs. 14. Demonstrated experience creating concise and well-structured written assessments. 15. Certifications: CISSP Certification.

Desired Skills:

1. Cyber Security Support 2. Demonstrated experience with the Sponsor’s IT review boards. 3. Demonstrated experience with providing recommendations to IT architecture and design reviews. 4. Demonstrated experience with the Sponsor’s security policies and regulations. 5. Demonstrated experience providing recommendations in technical standards, security standards, and operational assurance. 6. Certifications: Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Ethical Hacker.

Location: Reston, Virginia
Type: Contract
Job #3507

Title: Cyber Project Engineer
Location: Reston, VA

*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *
Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission. Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation’s toughest and most secure problems. If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don’t look any further than Cornerstone Defense.

Required Skills:

1. Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in computer science, information technology, system administration or a related discipline 2. Demonstrated experience with one or more of the following: Computer networking in Windows AND Linux, Use of common online services in a persona-specific environment, Website configuration, Basic software development knowledge. 3. Demonstrated experience strategically planning efforts, identifying issues, negotiating changes, proactively anticipating needs, and analyze complex requirements with stakeholders, and allocate resources in a given timeline to achieve desired mission outcomes. 4. Demonstrated experience eliciting information on complex technical problems from non-technical personnel for use in diagnosis, analysis, resolution of problems. 5. Demonstrated experience making decisions and managing competing priorities, schedules, risks, stakeholder requirements and interdependencies on a variety of technical, resource, and organizational issues, even in ambiguous or high-pressure situations. 6. Demonstrated experience effectively communicating (oral and written) to convey complex technical information for a variety of audiences (i.e., technical and non-technical). 7. Demonstrated experience with customer regulations and standards, including Information Security (INFOSEC) and Communications Security (COMSEC). 8. Demonstrated experience managing security aspects of deployed infrastructure and technical solutions, in addition to day to day security operations.

Desired Skills:

1. Demonstrated experience evaluating emerging technologies and identifying areas of improvements to meet requirements. 2. Demonstrated experience with customer systems, architectures and applications. 3. Demonstrated experience with Project Management concepts and principles. 4. Demonstrated experience with IT tools, methodologies, technologies, and industry trends (to include social media and web). 5. Demonstrated experience with Rapid7, WebInspect, AppDetective, CIS-CAT, and other vulnerability assessment tools and processes. 6. Information security certifications such as CISSP, CISSE, CISA, CEH, CCSP, etc. 7. Demonstrated experience with computer and network vulnerabilities (e.g., malware, zero-day attacks, denial of service attacks, etc.)

Location: Springfield, Virginia
Type: Contract
Job #3506

Title: Linux System Administrator
Location: Springfield, VA
*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI 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 Responsibilities:

Correct messages that have failed message format validation for continued processing
Troubleshoot and resolve connectivity issues with connected systems/applications
Perform message system configuration and database modifications, Network Configuration changes, and security configuration or communications line security parameters based on government direction.
Install, configure and test message application software releases and/or patches with existing connected systems.
Coordinate and collaborate with the Application Service Provider (ASP)/Infrastructure Support Provider (ISP) on hardware, operating system, transport, or etc. issues that impact the M3 system functionality and availability.
Manage and assist in the multimedia messaging software access and permissions to the system (Information Transport Service (ITS), Replacement External Message Handler (REMH), message operators, NGA Operations Center (NOC), Command and Control, Production System Operations Center (PSOC), Library of National Intelligence (LNI), NGA Cedalion, etc.).
Manage and configure new communication lines to include functional testing with the distant end based on NGA government direction.
Functional availability should be maintained at 99% (16 hours of approved downtime per month). This is based on the operational system and not just uptime on the multimedia messaging server.
Provide support to all agents, real-time dissemination of incoming organizational record messages based on user-created profiles/agents, retrospective search of historical information and composition, coordination, and release of organizational record messages.
Perform routine application preventive maintenance functions and database back-ups.
Support all NGA and Non-NGA outages that impact the M3 servers.
Provide assistance with security, certification and accreditation of the multimedia messaging systems
Request, install and update certificates (servers) to ensure the servers are properly maintained and functional.
Comply and support applicable Department of Defense (DoD) security policies as well as NGA Information Technology Risk Management initiatives.
Support ongoing NGA cybersecurity initiatives. Cybersecurity is defined as codifying the M3 v.5 software updates.
Respond to M3 system vulnerabilities per NGA’s direction and prioritization.
Provide Cybersecurity Support via the following tasks:
Provide Cybersecurity Subject Matter expertise to provide support with the A&A security, certification and accreditation of the multimedia messaging systems.
Comply and support applicable Department of Defense (DoD) security policies as well as NGA Information Technology Risk Management requirements.
Support ongoing NGA cybersecurity initiatives and respond to system vulnerabilities per NGA’s direction and prioritization.
Provide expertise to support NGA’s Risk Management and Cybersecurity efforts required to obtain an Authority To Operate (ATO) any new system. This includes adherence to the NGAM 8010.1 Information Systems (IS) Risk Management Framework (RMF) guide and Intelligence Community Directive (ISD) 503 in developing the Security Plan, Risk Assessment Report, Security Assessment Report and Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M), as well as compliance with NGA’s Enterprise Security Services cybersecurity initiatives. Use industry leading tools and work with appropriate security stakeholders to implement continuous monitoring capabilities. This effort includes, but not limited to the list detailed below.
Create an ICD-503 compliant system security plan in NGA’s Xacta software by entering relevant information into, as well as subsequent proof of compliance (documentation and demonstration) with any assessed security controls.
Create a system boundary diagram. Create the Ports, Protocols and Services matrix for all partners (IP address, and inbound/outbound/both).
Create any needed Firewall Change Requests (FCRs) via NGA’s Service+ portal.
Support TEMs with NGA’s Risk Management Team (Registration, SOT, Pre-CAST, CAST, SCA) to achieve an Authority To Operate (ATO).

Utilize ACAS vulnerability scanning via the NESSUS agent, evaluate and remediate, mitigate or patch vulnerabilities, utilizing NGA’s Authorized Outage (AO)/Change Request process.

Investigate Quest Authentication Services (QAS) to “join” Active Directory, and, if feasible, install upon Government direction

Enable web-based logins with NGA’s Active Directory utilizing the GEOAxis application.

Create the documentation of Personally Identifiable Information /Personal Health Information (PII/PHI) for additional security controls determination.

Enable End Point Security/ENS (evolution of Host Based Security System/HBSS) utilizing NGA’s Enterprise.

Enable Carbon Black managed monitoring with NGA’s Enterprise when applicable.

Enable NGA’s Insider Threat monitoring via the Enterprise User Activity Monitoring (UAM) tool.

Collaborate with NGA’s Disaster Recovery team in the creation of the system’s Information System Contingency Plan (ISCP)

Aid NGA’s Production Systems Operation Cell (PSOC) with installations of monitoring widgets/APIs for after hour monitoring.

Investigate Data at Rest Encryption, and, if feasible, install upon Government direction

Investigate utilizing NGA’s SHIELD two factor authentication procedure to daily elevate privileged user access, and, if feasible, install upon Government direction

Investigate ArcSight (Enterprise auditing integration) service for insider threat detection and off system audit log reviews, and, if feasible, install upon Government direction

Type: Contract
Job #3505

Title: CAM (Cost Account Manager)
Location: Remote Local – Reston 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 Responsibilities:

Manage and monitor cost accounts, ensuring adherence to budget and project timelines.
Prepare and maintain EVMS reporting in compliance with FAR/DAR requirements.
Integrate earned value data with project schedules to assess cost performance and forecast future expenditures.
Provide analysis of project variances and recommend corrective actions to ensure project success.
Collaborate with project teams to support financial planning, forecasting, and performance reviews.

Required Skills:

EVMS certification and proven experience in Earned Value Management.
In-depth knowledge of FARs/DARs and their application to cost reporting.
Strong financial analysis and cost control skills.
Experience in managing cost performance for government or defense contracts.

Location: McLean, Virginia
Type: Contract
Job #3504

Title: Data 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.

Cornerstone Defense is looking for an experienced Data Analyst to directly support the Office's Chief of Investments and Resources by applying data analysis techniques towards the office's AI inventory and responding to AI inventory related data calls. Successful candidate will have 10-15 years of experience that includes researching and identifying new AI applications, techniques, and trends. This role requires experience implementing AI or AI-related strategies to advance customer goals and objectives; developing executive level roadmaps, briefings, placemats, and narratives; supporting collection and organization of office data; creating, delivering, and analyzing surveys; and generating executive-level Tableau dashboards to convey information of interest in a digestible manner.

Location: Tysons, Virginia
Type: Contract
Job #3378

Customer Labor Category:	Security Control Assessor	– – –



Position Description:	Security Control Accessor Location: Tysons Core Hours: 9 am – 3 pm Performs all procedures necessary to ensure the safety of information systems assets and to protect systems from intentional or inadvertent access or destruction. Evaluates the security controls within network systems to identify vulnerabilities and recommend actions to correct problems working either alone or as part of a team. Ensures integrity of IT systems by identifying and mitigating potential avenues of exploitation including system level attacks and user level attacks. o Applies experience with RMF, CNSSI 1253, NIST SP 800-53, and NISPOM o Applies experience with Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) Compliance Checker (SCC) o Demonstrated experience conducting hands on security testing, analyzing results, documenting risks, and recommending countermeasures o Demonstrated experience developing risk assessment reports based on review of security plans and interviews with developer/customer assess systems against information assurance policies, regulations and instructions o Demonstrated experience providing threat analysis based on identified security vulnerabilities o Develops and documents security evaluation test plans and procedures o Demonstrated experience testing security architectures of cloud-based systems and applications, identifying vulnerabilities and providing security remediation 2+ years of technical related experience Required Skills: Compliance and vulnerability scanning tools (XACTA, RedSeal, Nessus, Splunk, McAfee ePO, and/or other vulnerability scanners) Strong understanding of the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) process Excellent oral and technical writing skills Desired Certifications: CASP, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, GCED, or GCIH 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 *

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