Sr. Cybersecurity Analyst Reston, VA Active TS/SCI with poly
As a Sr. Cybersecurity Analyst, your focus will be on Government System Authority to Operate (ATO) support. You will be responsible for guiding government clients through the intricate process of obtaining and maintaining ATO certifications for their information systems. You will leverage your expertise in government cybersecurity standards and regulations to monitor, analyze, and respond to potential security incidents and threats. Your role will ensure that our government clients' systems meet the stringent security requirements necessary for ATO compliance while aligning with government-specific cybersecurity guidelines.
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:
Collaborate with government clients to thoroughly understand their system architectures, security requirements, and objectives for achieving and maintaining ATO status within the context of government regulations.
Conduct exhaustive security assessments and risk analyses that cater to government system compliance, identifying vulnerabilities and potential threats specific to government systems.
Monitor security systems, logs, and network traffic with a keen focus on government cybersecurity guidelines, identifying any suspicious activity, intrusions, or unauthorized access attempts.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to establish and maintain government-aligned security measures, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, data encryption, and access controls.
Investigate and analyze security incidents to determine their cause, impact, and appropriate response.
Develop and implement incident response plans, including containment, eradication, and recovery strategies.
Required Skills:
10+ years of experience as a cybersecurity analyst with a specialization in Government System ATO support, demonstrating deep knowledge of government ATO principles, methodologies, and tools.
Strong experience in government regulatory frameworks, compliance requirements, and security standards specific to ATO (e.g., NIST SP 800-53, RMF, ICD 503, FISMA, FedRAMP)
Demonstrated and repeat experience achieving and maintaining ATO for cloud services and solutions from IL5 to IL6+ on NIPR, SIPR, and JWICS.
Understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and infrastructure components.
Strong proficiency in incident response, security incident handling, and forensic analysis techniques.
Expertise with government specific ATO assessment tools, vulnerability scanning tools, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
Effective communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
CISSP or equivalent certification to support DoD 8140 requirements
Active TS//SCI clearance with CI poly
Location:Reston, Virginia
Type:Contract
Job#3922
Title: DevOps Systems Engineer
Location: Chantilly, VA
*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *
Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense, in partnership with our military, intelligence, and civil government customers, supports U.S. operations worldwide through the use of many different types of intelligence, satellite, and cyber technologies. Cornerstone’s Intelligence Sector provides solutions to the United States Government for information collection, operations, exploitation and dissemination, and research activities. Our Team specializes in software development, cloud architecture, systems and network engineering, systems integration, agile management, as well as targeting operations and intelligence analysis. Our support to our mission customers includes cyber network operations, exploitation and defense, signals intelligence, human intelligence, and critical missions and networks.
DevOps Engineer Chantilly, VA Seeking a DevOps Engineer to work closely with Customer Engagement project teams and provide the customer with first-line implementation support. The selected candidate will support customer deployments and assist with installation and administrative configuration as required. The candidate will also assist with triaging and routing incoming requests, troubleshooting applications or environment issues, and remediating them. Acting as the customer's initial point of contact, the candidate will work closely with the project team to advance solutions implemented by the customer.
Job Requirements:
Proactively manage and support existing infrastructure, networks, applications, and solution systems and structures.
Automate the deployment, scaling, and maintenance of cloud-based systems in an AWS environment.
Implement advanced reasoning loops (e.g., ReAct, Chain-of-Thought) to enable software agents to decompose high-level user requests into actionable technical plans.
Enable proactive system behavior where agents monitor real-time data and take corrective actions or suggest optimizations before a user prompt is even issued.
Establish systems by planning, executing, installing, configuring, and testing PCs, servers, hardware, software, LAN, and WAN networks, as well as operating and system management systems. Define system and operational policies and procedures.
Maintain system performance by performing system monitoring and analysis, tuning, and running security scans.
Assist with planned and unplanned customer software deployments and AEON Knowledge Base updates, utilizing a matrix team of staff across DSI who provide expertise in web-based application and installation, AEON functionality, and AEON Account Management.
Document and maintain customer test and production environments and processes to ensure that DSI installs conform to customer processes and that DSI and the customer are aligned regarding the state, timing, and success of each process step.
Act as a Tier-3 support participant to resolve help desk tickets, calls, and/or change requests where installation/application configuration may be an issue.
Participate in infrastructure architecture and testing strategy, create and execute PowerShell scripts, and maintain all production and development systems.
Required Experience:
5 – 10 years’ experience in development and operations, or related IT, computer, or operations field.
Knowledge of best practices and IT operations in an always-up, always-available service.
Ability to work in a team-oriented environment for a matrixed organization.
Experience with Microsoft operating systems/Windows environments.
Previous experience with software development, infrastructure, and operations.
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.
Experience with VMware and Microsoft Technology Stack.
Experience and understanding of Microsoft infrastructure architecture components for .NET applications in sufficient detail to understand version terminologies and verifications.
Experience with Microsoft Server administration, e.g., Windows Servers, Active Directory, TFS, SharePoint, SQL, etc.
Experience with security configurations, SSL, TLS, and appropriate compliance.
Experience with LAN and WAN configurations and setup, including Group Policies and Windows Security.
Experience with the creation and execution of PowerShell scripts.
Experience with software development and maintenance practices and methodologies.
Familiarity and experience with Office 365, Cloud infrastructure, and support.
Excellent verbal, presentation, and written communication skills.
Ability to interact professionally with diverse executives, managers, and subject matter experts.
Self-starter, adaptable, and process-oriented, providing various project support levels.
Effective communication skills.
Desired Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field.
Experience with AWS and or Azure deployments
Experience with ReKongition, Sagemaker, and/or Bedrock.
Location:Reston, Virginia
Type:Contract
Job#3865
Title: Business Process Analyst Location: Chantilly, 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.
Business Process Analyst FSP is a requirement ——
Seeking a Business Process Analyst responsible for creating, documenting, maintaining, developing, and enhancing client-specific business processes and rules databases, also known as the Knowledgebase (KB). This position provides documentation, analysis, and configuration services to reflect updates for regulatory and acquisition policy, customer-specific business processes, and other enhancements to Clent’s solutions.
As a member of an integrated team, the Business Process Analyst also participates in the operation of Client’s Level 1 Help Desk. Overall, this position is responsible for proactively and collaboratively working with project managers, teams, and other organizational groups in a tactical capacity, evaluating internal and external client requirements, and implementing practical solutions promptly.
Job Duties:
Develop and maintain a fundamental understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), policies, and practices. Maintain currency with FAR policies and practices by attending continuing education courses, participating in research assignments, and self-initiated exploration of related publications
Develop the skills required to maintain, enhance, and test client agency KBs by gaining a complete understanding of team procedures and toolsets, and through the successful completion of staff training exercises and individual KB assignments (tasks)
Perform Knowledgebase configurations, logic, implementation, and business process verification/testing
Analyze Regulatory changes and determine their impact on client products
Analyze business and user needs, document user requirements, and translate into accurate specifications
Achieve proficiency in all major client products, including the AAMS software suite, through internal staffing training, self-guided tutorials, and daily exposure to individual product feature sets
Obtain competency in Level I customer support functions and internal helpdesk procedures through call monitoring and participate in helpdesk activities/functions
All other duties as assigned
Required Skills:
2+ years prior work experience
Ability to work in a team-oriented environment for a matrixed organization
Functional knowledge of productivity tools such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to collaborate with internal and external customers
Demonstrated analytical capabilities
Desired Skills:
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
Experience with logic structures
Location:Reston, Virginia
Type:Contract
Job#3836
Help Desk Specialist – Lead Springfield, VA Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph
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.
Active Security+ certification.
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.
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: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: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.
Benefits Overview: Cornerstone Defense offers a very comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental and Vision Plans * Generous PTO Policy * 401(k) * HSA and FSA options * Life and Disability Insurance * Tuition Reimbursement and Training * Perks at Work Discount Program * Referral Program * Leads Generation Program * CollegeAmerica 529 * Fitness Reimbursement Program * Travel Assistance * Norton Lifelock Benefit Solutions * Life Planning Financial & Legal Services *
Position Summary: The Junior Software Developer will plan, design, develop, and test new software by applying programming techniques and their knowledge of computer systems. The Junior Software Developer implements designs by writing computer programs and updating, maintaining, and repairing existing programs. Work is performed under general guidance.
Core Values: – Demonstrates the ability to work effectively under pressure with minimal supervision. – Displays reliability through consistent attendance, follow-through, and task completion. – Shows teamwork by collaborating with others, maintaining a positive attitude, and communicating openly, consistently, and directly. Listens actively to others. – Ensures customer satisfaction by delivering exceptional customer service. Takes initiative and acts responsibly. Exhibits flexibility within established parameters.
Skills: – C# and VB – ASP.NET Web Forms, MVC – SQL Database – HTML, CSS, and JavaScript – Responsive Web Design – Web API or SOA experience – LINQ to SQL – Entity Framework – Bootstrap, jQuery – Azure Cloud Services
Essential Job Functions: – Plan, install, and maintain large, complex application software; provide technical assistance to system users in accordance with relevant information systems policies, procedures, methods, and techniques. – Design each component of a complex system, including storage, business logic, and user interface. – Write programming code for Windows, websites, and databases. – Design software for various form factors, from large desktops to mobile phones. – Develop, install, and maintain complex software applications; prepare and update user manuals and system documentation; evaluate new software and recommend changes as necessary. – Evaluate and assess client needs; suggest project priorities. – Evaluate and test system upgrades and applications; troubleshoot software-related issues. – Perform system maintenance activities; uphold system security; grant or revoke system access. – Respond to user inquiries regarding system operations; offer solutions to problems or refer users to the appropriate staff, including supervisors, employees, and the public. – Coordinate and conduct user training for relevant software applications; create user training manuals and written standards and procedures; update and maintain user and training manuals as necessary. – Prepare project cost estimates and justifications for new or enhanced system modifications; evaluate bids and recommend vendor selections. – Plan, design, and implement application databases; maintain database security and user access; design, create, and manage physical objects, including tables, files, libraries, and indexes to support computer applications using database management systems; monitor database performance and troubleshoot issues. – Stay current with new trends and innovations in the information technology field. – Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
Location:Reston, Virginia
Type:Contract
Job#3515
Cloud Engineer III Reston VA Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
As Sr. Cloud Engineer III, you will be a key player in architecting, designing, and implementing cloud solutions that empower our clients to leverage the full potential of cloud technologies. You will be responsible for the development of a robust and scalable cloud infrastructure, serve as a technical mentor who guides, supports and accelerates the professional growth of junior engineers, all while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery to the missions.
What you’ll do:
Support the design and implementation of cloud-based architecture, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security in alignment with industry best practices.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, troubleshoot issues, and optimize cloud infrastructure.
Mentor and provide technical guidance to a team of cloud engineers, reviewing their work, and helping them solve complex technical challenges.
Engage with stakeholders to translate technical requirements into actionable solutions, troubleshoot and resolve issues, and stay current on evolving cloud technologies and compliance standards.
Provide requirement decomposition/definition and engineering expertise to assure program requirements are developed and sustained.
Prepare operating instructions and end user training.
Develop and implement cloud governance strategies, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
Lead efforts to automate deployment, monitoring, and management processes, enhancing efficiency and reducing manual intervention.
Act as a subject matter expert on cloud engineering best practices, participating in knowledge sharing and contributing to the company's technical community.
Participate in all phases of risk management assessments and architecture.
What you’ll need to succeed:
Minimum 8 years of experience as a Cloud Solution Architect or similar role, with a strong emphasis on cloud-based solution design and architecture.
Extensive experience building and leading AWS cloud infrastructure solutions at scale across multiple classification domains (IL5 to IL6+) simultaneously.
Extensive hands-on experience with leading cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, including services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, EBS, etc.
Expert-level skills in creating, managing, and hardening desktop OS images across multiple classification domains in the cloud using AMIs.
In-depth understanding of cloud architecture patterns, microservices, serverless computing, containers (Docker, Kubernetes), and related technologies.
Expertise integrating with enterprise authentication and authorization systems.
Strong background in infrastructure-as-code (IAC) using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities, with a track record of developing innovative solutions to challenging technical problems.
In-depth understanding of cloud security best practices and experience implementing security controls in a cloud environment.
Excellent scripting and programming skills (Python, Bash, etc.).
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Active TS//SCI with CI poly
Current certifications to meet 8140/8570 standards (e.g. Security+ or above)
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:Reston, Virginia
Type:Contract
Job#3429
DevSecOps Engineer III Reston, VA Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
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:
As a Sr. DevSecOps Engineer III, you’ll play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining secure and efficient software development and deployment pipelines.
You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security practices seamlessly into the development and operations lifecycle, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, secure, and reliable software solutions.
Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to integrate security practices into the software development lifecycle.
Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines that incorporate automated security testing, vulnerability scanning, and compliance checks.
Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) templates and configurations, ensuring security best practices are applied to cloud resources and infrastructure components.
Perform regular security assessments, code reviews, and penetration testing to identify and address vulnerabilities and weaknesses in applications, code, and infrastructure.
Monitor and analyze system and application logs to detect and respond to security incidents.
Implement and manage identity and access management (IAM) solutions, ensuring appropriate authentication and authorization mechanisms are in place.
Collaborate with software engineers to provide guidance on secure coding practices and assist in remediation of security findings.
Participate in incident response activities, helping to investigate and mitigate security incidents in a timely manner.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of security policies, procedures, and documentation.
Required Skills:
At least 7 years of experience as a DevSecOps Engineer or similar role, with a focus on integrating security into the software development lifecycle.
Expert experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automation tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Artifactory, SonarQube, Selenium, Fortify, Acunetix, and Prisma Cloud).
Expert experience building DevSecOps solutions at scale across IL5 to IL6+ classification domains
Expert understanding of AWS and familiarity with other cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, GCP) and securing cloud-based applications and services.
Strong experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
Strong experience in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation and tool integration.
Hands-on experience with security tools for static code analysis, dynamic application security testing (DAST), and vulnerability scanning, using tools such as Fortify, Acunetix, and Prisma Cloud
Knowledge of security best practices, common vulnerabilities, and exposure to security frameworks (e.g., OWASP, NIST).
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:Reston, Virginia
Type:Contract
Job#3428
DevSecOps Engineer II Reston, VA Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
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:
As a DevSecOps Engineer I, you’ll play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining secure and efficient software development and deployment pipelines.
You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security practices seamlessly into the development and operations lifecycle, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, secure, and reliable software solutions.
Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to integrate security practices into the software development lifecycle.
Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines that incorporate automated security testing, vulnerability scanning, and compliance checks.
Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) templates and configurations, ensuring security best practices are applied to cloud resources and infrastructure components.
Perform regular security assessments, code reviews, and penetration testing to identify and address vulnerabilities and weaknesses in applications, code, and infrastructure.
Monitor and analyze system and application logs to detect and respond to security incidents.
Implement and manage identity and access management (IAM) solutions, ensuring appropriate authentication and authorization mechanisms are in place.
Collaborate with software engineers to provide guidance on secure coding practices and assist in remediation of security findings.
Participate in incident response activities, helping to investigate and mitigate security incidents in a timely manner.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of security policies, procedures, and documentation.
Required Skills:
At least 6 years of experience as a DevSecOps Engineer or similar role, with a focus on integrating security into the software development lifecycle.
Strong experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automation tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Artifactory, SonarQube, Selenium, Fortify, Acunetix, and Prisma Cloud).
Strong Experience building DevSecOps solutions at scale across IL5 to IL6+ classification domains
Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and securing cloud-based applications and services.
Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation and tool integration.
Knowledge of security best practices, common vulnerabilities, and exposure to security frameworks (e.g., OWASP, NIST).
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:Reston, Virginia
Type:Contract
Job#3357
Systems Engineer Reston, VA
Demonstrated experience with one or more of the following: Computer networking in Windows AND Linux, Cloud provider provisioning/procurement, Use of common online services In a persona-specific environment, Website configuration, Web-page Building.
Demonstrated experience with basic software development/scripting/software testing and debugging (Linux and Windows).
Demonstrated experience building tech-ops plans using available tools/techniques.
Demonstrated experience to independently evaluate complex situations and requirement and be able to select appropriate technical capabilities/ use appropriate tools and develop methodologies to satisfy them.
Demonstrated familiarity with social media sites (please specify) and creation/management/troubleshooting social media accounts.
Demonstrated experience of VPNs (OpenVPN, Wireguard), Residential and Mobile proxies and firewall rules.
Demonstrate psychological resilience to work in varying conditions, manage time effectively, and adapt to different problems and situations.
Demonstrated experience with Azure/AWS Cloud Administration and Tier 1 user support.
Demonstrated experience in managing cash funds, management and tracking of misattribute procurement including payments.
Demonstrated experience in persona identity handling.
Demonstrated experience in operational tradecraft (OpSec compliance).
Demonstrated experience with incidence tracking tool including JIRA.
Demonstrated experience communicating effectively (written and oral).
Desired Skills:
Demonstrated experience with customer space, CONUS and OCONUS, and how it differs from other cyber activities.
Demonstrated experience managing and troubleshooting internet capabilities.
Demonstrated experience with Virtualization technologies and VPN Networking.
Demonstrated experience with web development.
Demonstrated experience with Dark Web and ToR.
Demonstrated experience with Cryptocurrency exchanges.
Demonstrated experience with surveillance detection route.
Demonstrated experience managing and troubleshooting social media accounts and other internet capabilities.
Demonstrated experience working with mobile SIMs and eSIMs.
Demonstrated experience collecting data from social media accounts and other internet-based platforms.
Location:Reston
Type:Contract
Job#3331
Information System Security Manager Clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph Reston, VA
Supporting the Most Exciting and Meaningful Missions in the World
Cyber and Information Security Specialist (INFOSEC) perform functions in support of the directorate’s Information System Security Manager (ISSM) and deliver outcomes as follows:
Review and analyze systems architecture diagrams and networks.
Support Assessment and Authorization (A&A) requirements and process and apply ICD 503, NISPOM, and other federal guidelines in support of systems used at contractor facilities.
Assist program systems owners and/or service providers throughout the risk management framework (RMF), including the assessment and authorization (A&A) processes, as follows:
Provide advice to program system owners and/or service providers on the creation of required system documentation or body of evidence; review and provide recommendation for approval or disapproval, as appropriate.
Assess security and privacy controls and data protection in sponsor information systems and environments of operation as part of the initial security assessment and during operational changes affecting information systems’ security posture.
Assist the security control accessors (SCA), as appropriate, in performing security systems assessments and reviewing risk elements in the executive Risk System (ERS) report.
Create plans of action & milestones (POA&Ms) and/or request risk acceptance through a security assessor(SA) , who will certify the ERS report to the appropriate authorizing official (AO) or designated AO.
Regarding the RMF and A&A processes, produce an annual A&A report of trends, challenges, and risk with recommended mitigation and process improvements.
Provide oversight and guidance to ensure compliance with program information security regulations and policies on processes and request, such as Data Transfer Request; Access Request; Service/Change Request; Purchase Request; Accountable Property Management; Waivers, including medical devises and introduction (use) of equipment /devises into SCIF; and Equipment Transport. Produce a Weekly Activity Report.
Facilitate development, maintenance and security review of AIS security plans for computers, networks, and information systems deployed and used at contractor facilities, ensuring that sponsor and program approving signatures are acquired and documented.
Conduct technical exchange meetings to facilitate AIS security solutions for both industrial contractors and government systems; and produce comprehensive solutions to technically complex systems and challenges.
Ensure documentation is complete and accurate in accordance with sponsor and program AIS policies and requirements.
As necessary, support the investigation of virus/malware alerts/incidents to determine root cause, entry point of code, damage risk, and report this information.
Write reports based on technical analysis of sponsor or industrial partners systems, and as applicable provide recommendations for mitigating issues in the future.
Analysis systems , including forensically, for malware, misuse, and/or unauthorized activity.
Ensure discovered cyber incidents and data spills are reported per program SOP; support investigations and remediation/clean up as necessary, and provide guidance in coordination with program security management and other groups as appropriate.
Provide information security training and refine, edit, and maintain training material, as necessary to ensure it is up to date with current policies, regulations, and best practices.
Participate in project review meetings and provide technical cyber security advise/expertise to program personnel.
Advise on technical and performance characteristics of new technologies, as relates to sponsor policies and regulations.
Review complex sponsor and industrial partners system designs for security risk and compliance with sponsor policy and regulations; propose resolution and preventive strategies.
Communicate complex technical concepts, project information, and security policy clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Provide briefings and/or training on sponsor’s INFOSEC policies and regulations.
Provide a quarterly Security Control Status Report (SCSR) that identifies security risk and trends through the ranking of the 77 Control Families.
Location:Reston, Virginia
Type:Contract
Job#3315
Business Intelligence/Data Reporting Analyst *Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply * Location: Reston, Virginia 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.
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Seeking a Business Intelligence/Data Reporting Analyst responsible for working closely with Client Customer Engagement project teams to provide the customer with business analysis expertise, report creation, and dashboard design in a tactical capacity, evaluate internal and external client requirements, and implement effective solutions in a timely manner. The selected candidate will gather, analyze, and document functional/reporting requirements (e.g., user stories using interviews, documentation analysis, site visits, use cases, and scenarios) and design, assemble, and deliver reports and dashboards for Client’s AEON Business Process Management platform in a manner consistent with client expectations.
Job Requirements:
Must have an Active TS/SCI with polygraph ONLY, all others need not apply.
Ability to consolidate, interpret, and present data in reports/dashboards for Executives, Team Leads, and Individual End Users focused on Acquisition and Financial Information.
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 theproject manager, technical analysts, and customer end-users in the analysis, design, configuration, testing, and maintenance of the Business Intelligence module of AEON Business Process Management Platform to ensure desired operational performance and capabilities.
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 major 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.
Experience and Skills Required Experience.
5+ years prior business analyst experience.
Ability to work in a team-oriented environment for a matrixed organization.
Strong knowledge and experience with data reporting tools, including Microsoft Power BI, 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 willing to help other team members at all times.
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 training materials and conduct end-user training sessions.
Experience with Federal government contracting and/or program office organization's business processes.
Location:Reston, Virginia
Type:Contract
Job#3044
Title: Software/Application Support Specialist
*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *
Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense, in partnership with our military, intelligence, and civil government customers, supports U.S. operations worldwide through the use of many different types of intelligence, satellite, and cyber technologies. Cornerstone’s Intelligence Sector provides solutions to the United States Government for information collection, operations, exploitation and dissemination, and research activities. Our Team specializes in software development, cloud architecture, systems and network engineering, systems integration, agile management, as well as targeting operations and intelligence analysis. Our support to our mission customers includes cyber network operations, exploitation and defense, signals intelligence, human intelligence, and critical missions and networks.
Software Application Support Specialist Herndon, VA
The Software Application Support Specialist is responsible for providing professional and efficient helpdesk support. A strong customer service mindset is the key to succeeding in this role.
Job Requirements:
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: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:Reston
Type:Contract
Job#2528
Cyber Vulnerability Assessment & Analysis Officer Clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph Chantilly, VA
Supporting the Most Exciting and Meaningful Missions in the World
We are looking for a team-members with creative talent who are ready to take on the challenge of, Cyber Security Vulnerability A&A Officer to support at a sponsor facility. The Cyber Vulnerability A&A Officer is deployed to collocate with Sponsor’s offices, departments, or programs. The officer shall perform the following functions and deliver outcomes as follows: please keep reading…
Core responsibilities of the position include:
· Perform vulnerability assessment against system baselines to evaluate effectiveness of system configurations to include validation of system software, software patching and hardware configurations.
· Conduct compliance checks for patches on deployed program systems.
· Conduct vulnerability assessment to support sponsor with Assessment & Accreditation Security Policies & procedures, and compliance with ISSO/ISSM requirements and sponsor’s security regulations.
· Assure compliance with accreditation documentation in coordination with program ISSO/ISSM staff.
· Conduct Nmap port scanning as needed.
· Operate open source security tools, such as Nmap, or other applicable products approved and provided by the sponsor.
· Operate sponsor provided proprietary security tools such as Tenable Nessus, WebInspect, AppDetective, Rapid 7 Nexpose, RoadRunner, Greenlight, TEMIS, etc..
· Understand and operate network device implementations.
· Coordinate with ISSO on security incident response for Information Assurance concerns.
· Assist the sponsor with vulnerability assessment, including evaluation of specific configurations of program network devices and network enable software applications on both window and Linux platforms.
· Ensure program laptops are configured in accordance with sponsor’s Laptop Compliance Process, or current sponsor’s regulations/requirements by either completing configurations or by providing advice/resources of who can configure the laptop based on the customer’s office.
· Maintain the sponsor’s laptop security program, to include updating sponsor’s system of record and/or enduring responsible officers update the system of record.
· Develop and maintain a program that supports and encourages 100% laptop compliance providing options and standard operating procedures that account for mission requirements and a geographically distributed workforce.
· Provide ad-hoc security administration or communication security (COMSEC) support, as required.
Required experience:
· Minimum 6 years’ experience performing full range of Cyber A&A functions
· Relevant industry certifications
· Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal guidance and in small dynamic teams often under time-constraints
· US government issued Top Secret/SCI security clearance required at time of application
· Must be a US Citizen at time of application
Preferred Qualifications
· 8 years’ experience working in the Cyber A&A field.
· Previous experience working within the customer space
· Proficient in Microsoft office suite of products
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:Reston, Virginia
Type:Contract
Job#2306
Title: Integration Developer
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.
Integration Developer Reston Location highly preferred Potential for remote work Unclassified
Key skills needed: UI, UX, API Microsoft stack —————————————————————- Integration Developer
Job Description:
Seeking highly motivated Developers/Engineers to build and implement functional software solutions, that thrives in a fast-paced, agile environment including the ability to engage in open and animated peer review sessions, able to change direction quickly, and an eagerness to learn new technologies.
All development staff experience full exposure to application lifecycle management (ALM), which affords our employees the opportunity to learn and work across many functional areas including UI/UX, business layer, database design, application architecture, etc.
The ideal team member is a self-starter with effective problem-solving skills, excellent written and verbal communication, and a curiosity for new challenges and experiences. Additionally, candidates will ideally have experience that highlights their critical thinking skills, lifelong learning habits, and effective presentation skills to help team members and clients understand issues, opportunities, and proposed solutions.
The selected candidate will build and implement functional software solutions in a fast-paced, agile environment and have the ability to engage in open and animated peer review sessions, change direction quickly, and an eagerness to learn new technologies.
Job Requirements:
• Collaborate with software architects and developers.
• Collaborate with the project managers, analysts, and customers in the analysis, design, creation, and maintenance of integration solutions.
• Produce code to develop easy maintenance and extension of DSI software products.
• Integrate software components and third-party programs.
• Understand and demonstrate development skills utilizing ASP.NET, .NET Core, .NET Framework, C#, and JavaScript/JQuery.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing software.
• Perform validation and verification testing prior to deploying implementations.
• Recommend and execute improvements.
• Create technical documentation for reference and reporting.
• All other duties as assigned.
Required Experience:
• 5+ years of experience with software development, infrastructure development, or related field.
• Working understanding of SQL, SSL Certificates, and Single Sign on Configurations.
• Understanding of the asp.net application lifecycle from IIS to the DOM.
• Create and consume REST and SOAP web services.
• Experience with Windows environment and Visual Studio.
• Experience with .NET, SaaS.
• Experience with Scrum/Agile methodologies.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to multitask and manage time efficiently.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
Desired Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field.
Location:Reston, Virginia
Type:Contract
Job#2224
Title: DevOps Systems 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.
DevOps Systems Engineer
Job Description
DevOps Systems Engineer Herndon, VA
Work directly with the DevOps team and Senior DevOps manager to understand system deployment and installation processes.
Manage all computer systems and oversee the daily performance, keeping an eye out for issues and inefficiencies.
Respond to user issues, answering inquiries and resolving more complicated issues firsthand.
Maintain records of system performance, combining raw information into a useful and beneficial performance report for monthly board meetings.
Create training material whenever new recruits are hired to explain the correct and most efficient way to operate the implemented systems.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Experience:
Must hold an Active TS/SCI with polygraph ONLY, all others need not apply.
Knowledge of best practices and IT operations in an always-up, always-available service.
Ability to work in a team-oriented environment for a matrixed organization.
Experience with Microsoft operating systems/Windows environments.
Experience with AWS deployments.
Previous experience with software development, infrastructure development, development and operations or working in an IT department.
Effective communication skills.
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 that is willing to help other team members at all times.
Desired Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
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 business processes.
