Title: Systems Security Engineer Location: Dahlgren, VA *Clearance: *Active Secret Clearance 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 a Systems Security Engineer in Dahlgren, VA who will be responsible for monitoring the incident tracking system and respond to potential network attacks.
Responsibilities:
The Systems Security Engineer will also support the operations; maintenance; and improvement of an existing Network Intrusion-Detection System (NIDS);
Conduct network forensic analysis of possible network intrusions; misuse of IT resources; malware infections; and various security violations;
Interface with external DoD entities during cyber security incidents;
Perform log analysis in support of incident handling.
Other duties will include; acting as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the area of Incident Handling/Response; consulting the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) in general Information Assurance matters; and prepare and deliver training materials related to Information Assurance as requested.
Provide technical assistance to the Government in assuring compliance with all policies, guidance, and recommendations stipulated and promulgated by the NSWCDD ISSM.
Recommend and develop draft IA and system security procedures and practices, in accordance with the NSWCDD Information Assurance and Compliance Office standards, and administer approved procedures and practices.
Perform daily physical inspections and document the inspection on the PDS daily report.
Develop PDS Approval Request packages for new PDSs and update PDS Daily Inspection Procedures.
Assist the Facilities Manager with facilities and infrastructure planning, Infrastructure Management Board planning and reporting, Facilities Tactical Group inspections and follow-through, Capital Improvement Program planning, and Basic Facilities Requirements (BFRs) as these BFRs address IT and network planning and build-out.
Developing a variety of IA related documentation, to include but not be limited to, Platform Information Technology (PIT) designation requests, PIT Risk Assessment requests, DoD IA Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP) plans
Systems Security Engineer will create Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Required Skills:
A minimum of three to five (3-5) years of experience in systems design, development and integration preferred.
Must meet DoD 8570 IAM Level II Certification
Knowledgeable with DoD security and IA requirements as outlined in DoDI 8500.2 and the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guidelines (STIG).
Must have knowledge of basic to advanced UNIX and Windows system administration. Current knowledge of DoD Ports, Protocols, and Services (PPS), Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), and DoD Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) policies and standards.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Desired Skills:
Knowledge of RDT&E and/or tactical systems
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts
Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team
Location:King George
Type:Contract
Job#2661
Title: Network/Systems Engineer Location: Dahlgren, VA *Clearance: *Active Secret Clearance 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 seeking a Systems/Network Engineer in Dahlgren, VA. The Systems/Network Engineer is responsible for maintaining multiple computing environments by identifying network requirements; installing upgrades; monitoring network performance, and managing network configuration consistency. The Systems/Network Engineer will provide engineering, design, and implementation solutions for multiple network architectures.
Responsibilities:
Must have a strong background in Network switching and TCP/IP protocol analysis.
This position requires strong communication skills and strong technical writing capability.
Implement local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), intranets, extranets, & other data networks.
Experience with network routers and switch configuration experience. Environment includes Artysen, Cisco, Mellanox and Asante switches.
Develop and execute test plans to check infrastructure and system performance.
Perform network modeling and analysis.
Define diagrams and designs for business technology initiatives.
Enforce policies for standardizing systems.
Qualifications:
Three years of experience in networking, IT, or other related fields preferred
Familiarity with researching communication networks
Must have strong troubleshooting and critical thinking skills
Strong attention to detail, good documentation skills, ability to write clear, concise project reports
Ability to function with minimal instruction or supervision, or as a part of larger team reporting to formal project management
CompTIA Security+ CE Certification or qualify for IAT Level II
Location:King George
Type:Contract
Job#2660
Title: Network/Systems Engineer (Senior) Location: Dahlgren, VA *Clearance: *Active Secret Clearance 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 seeking a Systems/Network Engineer in Dahlgren, VA. The Systems/Network Engineer is responsible for maintaining multiple computing environments by identifying network requirements; installing upgrades; monitoring network performance, and managing network configuration consistency. The Systems/Network Engineer will provide engineering, design, and implementation solutions for multiple network architectures.
Responsibilities:
Must have a strong background in Network switching and TCP/IP protocol analysis.
This position requires strong communication skills and strong technical writing capability.
Implement local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), intranets, extranets, & other data networks.
Experience with network routers and switch configuration experience. Environment includes Artysen, Cisco, Mellanox and Asante switches.
Develop and execute test plans to check infrastructure and system performance.
Perform network modeling and analysis.
Define diagrams and designs for business technology initiatives.
Enforce policies for standardizing systems.
Qualifications:
10+ years of experience in networking, IT, or other related fields preferred
Familiarity with researching communication networks
Must have strong troubleshooting and critical thinking skills
Strong attention to detail, good documentation skills, ability to write clear, concise project reports
Ability to function with minimal instruction or supervision, or as a part of larger team reporting to formal project management
CompTIA Security+ CE Certification or qualify for IAT Level II
Location:King George
Type:Contract
Job#2658
Title: Solutions Architect Location: Dahlgren, VA *Clearance: *Active Secret Clearance 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 seeking a Solutions Architect to join our team in Dahlgren, VA. The Solutions Architect will research, design, and map out solutions to complex technical issues, ultimately creating a technical requirements outline for prospective projects. They will design system architecture, infrastructure, provide software recommendations, and need to be highly skilled in application and infrastructure troubleshooting. This individual must be able to exercise discretion and independent judgment while carrying out job duties as to matters significant to the customer's business by possessing the power to evaluate possible courses of action and to make a recommendation after considering various options.
Responsibilities:
Performed technology assessments, impact analyses, cost/benefit analyses, and best value assessments in support of hardware/software procurement strategies.
Build architectural and technical plans which provide the basis for technical estimation and a roadmap for the Operational Engineering team to build upon.
Be an expert within the industry and have an understanding of the norms and trends in order to produce the most effective and on time work as possible.
Leverage strong communication and presentation skills around complex technical solutions during frequent interactions with both external and internal stakeholders, including technical department representatives, subject matter experts and other Engineers
Utilize proven multi-tasking skills when transitioning between multiple engagements across different customers, averaging between 2-5 primary and simultaneously running projects
Embrace Agile Scrum development environment with corresponding sprint cycles, work products, and continuous CI/CD processes
Discovery of customer's critical business issues and requirements and designing solutions to meet the requirements.
Create and lead or participate in customer presentations.
Qualifications:
Ten (10)years experience required
Project management and leadership skills are essential
Experience developing IT and cloud infrastructure
Current understanding of best practices regarding system security measures
Experience in software engineering and design architecture
Positive outlook in meeting challenges and working to a high level Advanced understanding of business analysis techniques and processes
